Somebody To Die For

by Hurts
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Lyrics

I could (G#m)drag you from the o cean, I could (E)pull you from the fire.

And when you’re (B)stand ing in the shad ows I could (F#)o pen up the sky.

And I could (G#m)give you my de vo tion un (E)til the end of time and you will (B)nev er be for got ten with (F#)me by your side.

And I don’t (G#m)need

this (E)life.

I just need...

I’ve got (G#m)noth ing left to live for, Got no (E)rea son yet to die.

But I’m

gal lows I’ll be (F#)star ing at Be cause no (G#m)mat ter where they take me, in (E)death I will sur vive, I

(F#)you my ’Cause (G#m)need

this (E)life.

I just need...

I’ve got

some bod y to die

for.

(Ah oh ooh.

Ah oh ooh.)

Some bod y to cry

for

when I’m lone ly.

When I’m

And I don’t (G#m)need

this (B)life

I just (B)need

some bod y to die

for.

(Ah oh ooh.

Ah oh ooh.)

Some bod y to cry

for

when I’m lone ly.

for.

(Ah oh ooh.

Ah oh ooh.)

Some bod y to cry

for

when I’m lone ly.

(G#m)Don’t go gen tle (E)in to that good (B)night, rage on a (F#)gainst the dy ing (CN.C.)light.

Somebody To Die For — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Somebody To Die For" by Hurts. 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 B, 92 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Somebody To Die For”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Somebody To Die For" 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 "Somebody To Die For".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Somebody To Die For" by Hurts in?
The backing track is in B at 92 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 "Somebody To Die For" 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 "Somebody To Die For"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Somebody To Die For", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Somebody To Die For" 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 "Somebody To Die For"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Somebody To Die For"?
"Somebody To Die For" was originally performed by Hurts. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Somebody To Die For" 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 "Somebody To Die For" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in B, 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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