Things

by Bobby Darin
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(Eb)Ev ’ry night I sit here by my win dow, (win dow) star ing at the lone ly a ve nue, (a ve nue)

(Eb)watch ing lov ers hold ing hands and (Ab7)laugh ing, (ha ha ha) (Eb)think ing ’bout the things we used to do.

Think ing ’bout (Bb7)things like a walk in the park; (Eb)things like a kiss in the dark; (Bb7)things like a sail boat ride.

(Yeah, (Eb)yeah).

(CN.C.)What a bout the night we cried?

(Ab)Things like a lov er’s vow; (Eb)things that we don’t do now; (Bb7)think ing ’bout the things we used to do.

(E)Me mo ries are all I have to cling to, (cling to).

Now heart aches are the friends I’m talk ing to.

But (E)I’m not think ing ’bout (E7)just how much I (A)love you,

I’m (E)think ing ’bout the things we used to do.

Think ing ’bout (B7)things like a walk in the park; (E)things like a kiss in the dark; (B7)things like a sail boat ride.

(Yeah, (E)yeah).

(CN.C.)What a bout the night we cried?

(A)Things like a lov er’s vow; (E)things that we don’t do now; (B7)think ing ’bout the things we used to do.

(F)Still can hear the juke box soft ly play ing, (play ing), and the face each day I see be longs to you.

(be longs to you).

There’s (F)not a sin gle sound and there’s (Bb)no bo dy else a round,

(F)just me think ing ’bout (C7)things we used to do.

Think ing ’bout (C7)things like a walk in the park; (F)things like a kiss in the dark; (C7)things like a sail boat ride.

(Whoah, (F)woah).

(CN.C.)What a bout the night we cried?

(Bb)Things like a lov er’s vow; (F)things that we don’t do now; (C7)think ing ’bout the things we used to do.

And (C7)heart aches are the things I’m talk ing to.

You’ve got me (C7)think ing ’bout the things we used to do.

I’m (C7)think ing ’bout the things we used to do.

Things — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Things" by Bobby Darin. 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, 176 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 “Things

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Things" by Bobby Darin in?
The backing track is in Ab at 176 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 "Things" 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 "Things"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Things", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Things" 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 "Things"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Things"?
"Things" was originally performed by Bobby Darin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Bobby Darin are available?
Other accompaniments by Bobby Darin: "Beyond The Sea", "Mame". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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