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Twen ty five years and my life is still (Bm)try ing to get up that great big hill of hope
for a des ti na tion.
I (A)re a lised quick ly when I knew I should that the world was made up of this broth er hood of man,
for what ev er that means.
And so I (A)cry some times when I’m ly ing in bed just to (Bm)get it all out what’s in my head and I, I am feel ing a lit tle pe cu liar.
And so I (A)wake in the morn ing and I step out side and I (Bm)take a deep breath and I get real high and I scream from the top of my lungs, what’s go in’ on?
And I say (A)hey,
(Bm)hey.
I said hey,
what’s go in’ on?
And I say (A)hey,
(Bm)hey.
I said hey,
what’s go in’ on?
Ooh,
ooh, ooh,
ooh.
Ooh,
ooh, ooh,
ooh.
(Asus4)And I try.
Oh, my God, do I try?
I try all the time
in this in sti tu tion.
And I pray.
Oh, my God, do I pray?
I pray ev ’ry sin gle day
for a rev o lu tion.
And I say (A)hey,
(Bm)hey.
I said hey,
what’s go in’ on?
And I say (A)hey,
(Bm)hey.
I said hey,
what’s go in’ on?
And I say
Ooh,
ooh, ooh,
oooh,
uh huh.
Twen ty five years and my life is still (Bm)try ing to get up that great big hill of hope
for a des ti na tion, mm.
What's Up — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes. 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, 180 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 “What's Up”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "What's Up" 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 "What's Up".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes in?
- The backing track is in A at 180 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 "What's Up" 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 "What's Up"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What's Up", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "What's Up" 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 "What's Up"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "What's Up"?
- "What's Up" was originally performed by 4 Non Blondes. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "What's Up" 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 "What's Up" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in A, 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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