Punc tured (Bm7)bi cy cle
on a (D)hill side (E)des o (E)late,
will na ture make (E)a man of me yet?
When in (E)this (A)charm ing car
this charm
ing man,
(E)why (A)pam per life’s com plex i ties when the lea ther runs smooth on (E)the pas sen ger seat?
I would (E)go (A)out to night,
but I have n’t got (E)a stitch to (Bm7)wear.
(E)This (A)man said: “It’s grue some that some one (E)so hand some should (Bm7)care.”
A (C#m7)jumped up pan try boy who (B9)nev er knew his (D)place, he (B9)said re (F#m7)turn the ring, he (D)knows so much a (C#m7)bout these things.
He (D)knows so much a (B9)bout these things.
I (F#m7)would go (A)out to night,
but I have n’t got (E)a stitch to (Bm7)wear.
(E)This (A)man said: “It’s grue some that some one (E)so hand some should (Bm7)care.”
Da, da, (A)da, da, da, da, da,
this charm
ing man.
(E)Da, da, (A)da, da, da, da, da,
this charm
ing man.
(E)Da, da,
things.
(F#m7)He (D)knows so (C#m7)much a (F#m7)bout
(B9)these
(D)things.
This Charming Man — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "This Charming Man" by The Smiths. 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 A, 192 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “This Charming Man”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "This Charming Man" by The Smiths in?
- The backing track is in A at 192 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 "This Charming Man" 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 "This Charming Man"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "This Charming Man", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "This Charming Man" 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 "This Charming Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "This Charming Man"?
- "This Charming Man" was originally performed by The Smiths. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Smiths are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Smiths: "How Soon Is Now?". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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