The Weakness In Me

by Joan Armatrading
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Lyrics

I’m not the sort of (G)per son

who falls

in and quick ly out of love,

but to you I gave my af fec (D)tion right from the (C)start.

I have a lov er

who loves me,

how could I break such a (C)heart?

Yet still you get my at ten (D)tion.

Why do you come (Em)here

when you (C)know I’ve got trou bles e nough?

Why do you call (Em)me

when you (C)know I can’t ans wer the phone?

Make me lie

when I don’t want (C)to, and make some one else some kind of an un know ing fool.

You make me stay

when I should (C)not, are you so strong or is all the weak ness in me?

Why do you come (Em)here

and pre (C)tend to be just pass ing by?

But I mean to see (C)you,

and I mean to hold (C)you

(G)tight

(G)ly.

Feel ing guil (G)-

wor ried,

wak ing from tor men ted sleep,

this old love has me bound, but the new love cuts (C)deep.

If I choose now

I’ll lose out,

one of you has to (C)fall.

And I need you,

and you.

(D)tion.

Why do you come (Em)here

when you (C)know I’ve got trou bles e nough?

Why do you call (Em)me

when you (C)know I can’t ans wer the phone?

Make me lie

when I don’t want (C)to, and make some one else some kind of an un know ing fool.

You make me stay

when I should (C)not, are you so strong or is all the weak ness in me?

Why do you come (Em)here

and pre (C)tend to be just pass ing by?

But I mean to see (C)you,

and I mean to hold (C)you

(G)tight

(G)ly.

Feel ing guil (G)-

The Weakness In Me — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "The Weakness In Me" by Joan Armatrading. 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 G, 102 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “The Weakness In Me”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "The Weakness In Me" 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 "The Weakness In Me".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Weakness In Me" by Joan Armatrading in?
The backing track is in G at 102 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 "The Weakness In Me" 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 "The Weakness In Me"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Weakness In Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Weakness In Me" 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 "The Weakness In Me"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Weakness In Me"?
"The Weakness In Me" was originally performed by Joan Armatrading. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "The Weakness In Me" 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 "The Weakness In Me" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in G, 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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