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(Fm7)Some one’s whis p’rin’ in my (Ebaug)ear,
(Eb)I say (Fm7)no no go a way but (Eb)he don’t hear,
he fol lows (G7)me a round, (Ab)builds me up, (Cm7)tears me down, I (Cm7)try my best to (F9)shake him but (Fm7)he just hangs a round.
It’s that
(Fm7)old
(C7)dev il called (Fm7)love a (Bb7)gain,
(Bb7aug)gets be (Ebmaj7)hind me and keeps (D7aug)giv ing me (Ab7)that (Gm7)shove a (C9)gain,
put ting (Cm7)rain in my (F9)eyes,
(B9)tears in my (Bb9)dreams, and (Eb)rocks
(F#dim)in my (Fm7)heart.
(Bb7)It’s that (Fm7)sly
(C7)son of a (Fm7)gun a (Bb7)gain,
(Bb7aug)he keeps (Ebmaj7)tell ing me that (D7aug)I’m the luck (Ab7)y (Gm7)one a gain,
but I (Cm7)still hear the (F9)rain,
(B9)still have those (Bb9)tears and those (Eb)rocks in my heart.
Sup pose I (Bb9)did n’t stay, (Gm7)ran a way, (Caug)would n’t play, that (Fm7)dev il what a (Fm7)po tion (E7)he would (Eb)brew.
He’d fol low (G7)me a round, (Ab)build me up, (Gm)tear me down, till (Cm7)I’d be so be (F7)wil dered, I (Fm7)would n’t know what to (E)do.
Might as (Fm7)well
(C7)give up the (Fm7)fight a (Bb7)gain,
(Bb7aug)I know (Ebmaj7)darn well he’ll con (D7aug)vince me that (Ab7)he’s (Gm7)right a (C9)gain,
when he (Cm7)sings that si ren (F9)song I just (B9)got ta tag a (B9)long (CN.C.)with that (Fm7)ole
(Fm7)dev il (E7)called (A7)love.
(C7)It’s that (Fm7)old
(C7)dev il called (Fm7)love a (Bb7)gain,
(Bb7aug)gets be (Ebmaj7)hind me and keeps (D7aug)giv ing me (Ab7)that (Gm7)shove a (C9)gain,
put ting (Cm7)rain in my (F9)eyes,
(B9)tears in my (Bb9)dreams, and (Eb)rocks
(F#dim)in my (Fm7)heart.
(Bb7)It’s that (Fm7)sly
(C7)son of a (Fm7)gun a (Bb7)gain,
(Bb7aug)he keeps (Ebmaj7)tell ing me that (D7aug)I’m the luck (Ab7)y (Gm7)one a gain,
but I (Cm7)still hear the (F9)rain,
(B9)still have those (Bb9)tears and those (Eb)rocks in my heart.
Sup pose I (Bb9)did n’t stay, (Gm7)ran a way, (Caug)would n’t play, that (Fm7)dev il what a (Fm7)po tion (E7)he would (Eb)brew.
He’d fol low (G7)me a round, (Ab)build me up, (Gm)tear me down, till (Cm7)I’d be so be (F7)wil dered, I (Fm7)would n’t know what to (E)do.
Might as (Fm7)well
(C7)give up the (Fm7)fight a (Bb7)gain,
(Bb7aug)I know (Ebmaj7)darn well he’ll con (D7aug)vince me that (Ab7)he’s (Gm7)right a (C9)gain,
when he (Cm7)sings that si ren (F9)song I just (B9)got ta tag a (B9)long (CN.C.)with that (Fm7)ole
(Fm7)dev il (E7)called (A7)love.
(C7)It’s that (G7)love.
That Ole Devil Called Love — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "That Ole Devil Called Love" by Billie Holiday. 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 Ab, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “That Ole Devil Called Love”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "That Ole Devil Called Love" 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 "That Ole Devil Called Love".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "That Ole Devil Called Love" by Billie Holiday in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 90 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 "That Ole Devil Called Love" 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 "That Ole Devil Called Love"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "That Ole Devil Called Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "That Ole Devil Called Love" 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 "That Ole Devil Called Love"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "That Ole Devil Called Love"?
- "That Ole Devil Called Love" was originally performed by Billie Holiday. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Billie Holiday are available?
- Other accompaniments by Billie Holiday: "Billie's Blues (I Love My Man)", "Easy Living". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "That Ole Devil Called Love" 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 "That Ole Devil Called Love" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Ab, 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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