I’m (Am)ve ry sure
this nev er (C#m)hap pened to (F#m7)me be fore
(Am)I met (E)you, and (C#m)now I’m sure
this nev er hap pened be fore.
(Am)Now I see
this is the (C#m)way it’s sup (F#m7)posed to be.
(Am)I met (E)you, and (C#m)now I see
this is the way it should be.
This (Am7)is the (D7)way it should be for lov ers,
they should n’t (D7)go it a lone.
It’s not so (D7)good when you’re on your own.
So (Am)come to me,
now we can (C#m)be what we (F#m7)want to be.
(Am)I love (E)you, and (C#m)now I see
this is the way it should be.
This is the way it should be.
This (Am7)is the (D7)way it should be this nev er hap pened be fore.
(This nev er hap pened.)
This nev er hap pened be fore.
(This nev er hap pened.)
This nev er hap pened be fore.
(This nev er hap pened be fore.)
This Never Happened Before — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "This Never Happened Before" by Paul McCartney. 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, 80 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 Never Happened Before”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "This Never Happened Before" by Paul McCartney in?
- The backing track is in A at 80 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 Never Happened Before" 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 Never Happened Before"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "This Never Happened Before", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "This Never Happened Before" 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 Never Happened Before"?
- 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 Never Happened Before"?
- "This Never Happened Before" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Paul McCartney are available?
- Other accompaniments by Paul McCartney: "Maybe I'm Amazed", "Mull Of Kintyre", "New". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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