Still Fighting It

by Ben Folds
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Good morn ing son

I am a bird

wear ing a brown po ly es ter shirt.

You want a Coke?

May be some fries?

The roast beef com bo’s on ly nine nine ty five.

It’s (G7)o kay.

you don’t have to pay,

I I’ve got all the change.

things.

Ev ’ry bo dy knows it hurts to grow up

and ev ’ry bo dy does.

It’s so weird to be back here.

Let me tell you what the years go on and (C)we’re still fight ing it, (C)we’re still fight ing it.

and you’re

so much

and (F6)like me,

I’m sor ry.

Good morn ing son

twen ty years from now

may be we’ll both sit down and have a few beers.

And I can tell

you ’bout to day

and how I picked you up and ev ’ry thing changed.

It (G7)was pain,

sun ny days and rain.

I knew you’d feel the same

things.

Ev ’ry bo dy knows it sucks to grow up

and ev ’ry bo dy does.

And so weird to be back here.

Let me tell you what the years go on and (C)we’re still fight ing it, (C)we’re still fight ing it.

you’ll try

and try

and (F6)one day

you’ll fly ry.

Good morn ing son

twen ty years from now

may be we’ll both sit down and have a few beers.

And I can tell

you ’bout to day

and how I picked you up and ev ’ry thing changed.

It (G7)was pain,

a way

from me.

(C)Good morn ing son.

(F)Good morn ing son.

(C)Good morn ing son.

(F)Good morn ing son, good morn ing son.

I am a bird.

(C)Good morn ing son.

It (G7)was pain (C)we’re still fight ing it, (C)we’re still fight ing it.

And you’re

so much

like me,

I’m sor ry.

Still Fighting It — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Still Fighting It" by Ben Folds. 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, 70 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 “Still Fighting It

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Still Fighting It" by Ben Folds in?
The backing track is in C at 70 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 "Still Fighting It" 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 "Still Fighting It"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Still Fighting It", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Still Fighting It" 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 "Still Fighting It"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Still Fighting It"?
"Still Fighting It" was originally performed by Ben Folds. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Ben Folds are available?
Other accompaniments by Ben Folds: "Jesusland", "Landed". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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