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I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.
(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (Gsus4)won’t go.
I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.
(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (G)won’t…
I’ve been (G)look ing at the stars to night
and I think, (C)oh, how I (G)miss that bright sun.
I’ll be a (G)dream er ’til the day I die.
But they say, (C)oh, how the (G)good die young.
But we’re all strange
and may be we don’t wan na change.
I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.
(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (G)won’t go.
I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.
(Em)Spi rits in my head and they (Am)won’t go.
But the gun still rat tles, the gun still rat tles, oh.
I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.
(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (G)won’t go.
I spent a (G)lot of nights on the run.
And I think, (C)oh, like I’m (G)lost and can’t be found.
I’m just (G)wait ing for my day to come.
And I think, (C)oh, I don’t (G)wan na let you down.
’Cause some thing in side has changed
and may be we don’t wan na stay the (G)same.
I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.
(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (G)won’t go.
I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.
(Em)Spi rits in my head and they (Am)won’t go.
But the gun still rat tles, the gun still rat tles, oh.
But the gun still rat tles, the gun still rat tles, oh.
And (F)I don’t want a (C)nev er end ing life, I just (G)wan na be a live
while I’m (Am)here.
And (F)I don’t want a (C)nev er end ing life, I just (G)wan na be a live
while I’m (Am)here.
And (F)I don’t want to (C)see an oth er night lost in (G)side a lone ly life
while I’m (Am)here.
I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.
(Am)Spi rits in my head and they (C)won’t go.
I got (F)guns in my head and they (C)won’t go.
(Em)Spi rits in my head and they (Am)won’t go.
But the gun still rat tles, the gun still rat tles, oh.
But the gun still rat tles, the gun still rat tles, oh.
Spirits — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Spirits" by The Strumbellas. 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 C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Spirits”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Spirits" 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 "Spirits".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Spirits" by The Strumbellas in?
- The backing track is in C at 80 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 "Spirits" 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 "Spirits"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Spirits", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Spirits" 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 "Spirits"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Spirits"?
- "Spirits" was originally performed by The Strumbellas. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Spirits" 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 "Spirits" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, 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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