Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
(Bbmaj7)Once in a life time
the (Am)suf fer ing of fools
to find our way home,
to break in these bones.
(Bbmaj7)Once in a life time.
(Gm9)Once in a life time.
(C6)Once in a life time.
Oh.
(Bb)Give me a (F)shot at the night.
(Bb)Give me a (F)mo ment.
(Dm)Some kind a my (C)ste ri ous.
(Bb)Give me a (F)shot at the night.
(Bb)Give me a mo ment.
(Dm)Some kind a my (C)ste ri ous.
Ooh.
Ooh.
(Bbmaj7)Once in a life time.
We’re break ing all (Dm)the rules
to find that our home
has long been out grown.
(Bbmaj7)Throw me a life line,
’cause hon ey I got noth ing to lose.
(Bbmaj7)Once in a life time.
(Gm9)Once in a life time.
(C6)Once in a life time.
Oh.
(Bb)Give me a (F)shot at the night.
(Bbmaj7)Oh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
I look at my re flec tion in the mir ror
un der neath the pow er of the lights.
(CN.C.)Give me a shot at the night.
Give me a shot at the night.
Give me a shot at the night.
I feel like I’m los ing the fight.
Give me a shot at the night.
Some kind of my ste ri ous.
(Bb)Give me a (F)shot at the night.
(Gm9)Oh.
Oh.
(Bb)Give me a (F)shot at the night.
(Bb)Give me a (F)mo ment.
(Dm)Some kind of my (C)ste ri ous.
(Bb)Give me a (F)shot at the night.
(Bb)Give me a (F)mo ment.
(Dm)Some kind of my (C)ste ri ous.
Shot At The Night — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Shot At The Night" by The Killers. 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 Bb, 94 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Shot At The Night”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Shot At The Night" by The Killers in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 94 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 "Shot At The Night" 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 "Shot At The Night"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Shot At The Night", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Shot At The Night" 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 "Shot At The Night"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Shot At The Night"?
- "Shot At The Night" was originally performed by The Killers. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Killers are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Killers: "All These Things That I've Done", "Just Another Girl", "Mr. Brightside". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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