Wrecking Ball

by Miley Cyrus
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Lyrics

We (Dm)clawed, we chained, our (F)hearts in vain.

We jumped,

nev er ask ing why.

We (Dm)kissed, I fell un (F)der your spell, a love

no one could de ny.

(Bb)Don’t you ev er say (Dm)I just walked a way, (F)I will al ways want you.

I can’t live a lie, (Dm)run ning for my life, (F)I will al ways want you.

(CN.C.)I came in like a (F)wreck ing ball,

I nev er hit so (Dm)hard in love.

All I want ed was to (F)break your walls,

all you ev er did was

wreck (Bb)me.

Yeah, you, you wreck (Bb)me.

I (Dm)put you high up (F)in the sky and now,

you’re not com ing down.

It (Dm)slow ly turned, you (F)let me burn and now, we’re ash es on the ground.

(Bb)Don’t you ev er say (Dm)I just walked a way, (F)I will al ways want you.

I can’t live a lie, (Dm)run ning for my life, (F)I will al ways want you.

(CN.C.)I came in like a (F)wreck ing ball,

I nev er hit so (Dm)hard in love.

All I want ed was to (F)break your walls.

All you ev er did was

wreck (Bb)me I came in like a (F)wreck ing ball.

Yeah, I just closed my (Dm)eyes and swung,

left me crash ing in a (F)blaz ing fall.

All you ev er did was

wreck (Bb)me.

Yeah, you, you wreck (Bb)me.

I nev er meant to start a war,

I just want ed you to let me in

and in stead of us ing force

I guess I should ’ve let you win.

I nev er meant to start a war,

I just want ed you to let me in,

I guess I should ’ve let you win.

(Bb)Don’t you ev er say (Dm)I just walked a way, (F)I will al ways want you.

I came in like a (Bb)me.

Yeah, you, you wreck (Bb)me.

Wrecking Ball — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus. 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, 120 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 “Wrecking Ball”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Wrecking Ball" 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 "Wrecking Ball".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus in?
The backing track is in G at 120 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 "Wrecking Ball" 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 "Wrecking Ball"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Wrecking Ball", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Wrecking Ball" 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 "Wrecking Ball"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Wrecking Ball"?
"Wrecking Ball" was originally performed by Miley Cyrus. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Miley Cyrus are available?
Other accompaniments by Miley Cyrus: "The Climb (from Hannah Montana: The Movie)", "Younger Now". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Wrecking Ball" 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 "Wrecking Ball" 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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