Other arrangements of Shame
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(Bb)Well (Cm7)there’s three (Bb)ver sions of this sto ry, mine and (Eb)yours and (Bb)then the truth.
And (Cm7)we can (Bb)put it down to cir cum stance, our child (Bb)hood then our youth.
Out of some sen ti men tal gain I want ed you to feel my pain, but it came back turn to send er.
I read your mind and tried to call, my tears could fill the Al bert Hall.
Is this the sound of sweet sur ren der?
What a shame we (Bb)nev er (Cm7)list ened.
I told you through the (Bb)tel e vi (Cm7)sion.
And all that went a (Bb)way was the (Cm7)price we paid.
(F)Peo ple spend a (Gm)life time this way.
Oh what a shame.
So I got (Bb)bu sy throw ing ev ’ry bod y (Eb)un der neath the bus.
Oh.
And (Cm7)with your (Bb)post er thir ty foot high at the back (Eb)of Toys ’R’ Us.
I wrote a let ter in my mind, but the words were so un kind, a bout a man I can’t re (Bb)mem ber.
I don’t re call the rea sons why, I must have meant them at the time.
Is this the sound of sweet sur ren der?
What a shame we (Bb)nev er (Cm7)list ened.
I told you through the (Bb)tel e (Cm7)vi sion.
And all that went a (Bb)way was the (Cm7)price we paid.
(F)Peo ple spend a (Gm)life time this way.
And (Gm)that’s how they stay.
Oh what a shame.
(Bb)Words
(G7)come
(C)eas
y
(Cm)when
(F7)they’re
(Bb)true.
(Bb)Words
(G7)come
(C)eas
y
(Cm)when
(Fsus2/4)they’re
(Bb)true.
So I got (Cm)bus y throw ing (Eb)ev ’ry bod y (F)un der neath the bus.
And with your (Cm)post er thir ty foot high at the back of Toys ’R’ (Bb)Us.
Now we can (Cm)put it down to (Eb)cir cum stance, our (F)child hood then our youth.
What a shame we (Bb)nev er (Cm7)list ened.
I told you through the (Bb)tel e (Cm7)vi sion.
And all that went a (Bb)way was the (Cm7)price we paid.
(F)Peo ple spend a (Gm)life time this way.
And (Gm)that’s how they stay.
Peo ple spend a (Gm)life time this way.
Oh what a shame,
what a shame.
(Eb)Ooh.
(Cm7)Such a shame, what a shame.
Shame — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Shame" by Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 96 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Shame”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Shame" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Shame".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Shame" by Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 96 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Shame" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Shame"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Shame", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Shame" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Shame"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Shame"?
- "Shame" was originally performed by Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Shame" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Shame" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Eb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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