A Hundred Pounds Of Clay

by Gene McDaniels
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)He took a (Bb)hun dred pounds of (Gm)clay

and then He (Cm7)said,

“Hey!

(F7)Lis ten, I’m gon na (Bb)fix this world to day

be cause I (Cm7)know

what’s (F7)mis sin’!”

Then He (Eb)rolled His big sleeves (F7)up

and a (Eb)brand new world be gan,

He cre (Bb)at ed a (Gm)wo man and a (Cm9)lot

of (F7)lov in’ for a (Bb)man.

With just a

He made my (Cm7)life

worth (F7)liv in’,

and I will (Bb)thank Him ev ’ry

for ev ’ry (Cm7)kiss

you’re (F7)giv in’,

and I (Eb)thank Him ev ’ry (F7)night

for the (Eb)arms that hold me tight.

And He (Bb)did it

(Gm)all

with

(Cm9)just

a

(F7)hun dred pounds of (Bb)man.

With just a (Bb)clay.

Yes, He (Eb)did!

Oh, yes, He (Bb)did!

Now, can’t you just (Bb)see Him walk in’ (Bdim)’round and ’round

(Cm7)pick in’ clay up (F7)off the ground,

(Bb)Know in’ just what (Bdim)He should do to (Cm7)make a liv ing (F7)dream like you, He (Eb)rolled His big sleeves (Bdim)up and a (Cm7)brand new world be gan,

He cre (Bb)at ed

a (Gm)wo man and a (Cm9)lot of

(F7)lov in’ for a (Bb)man.

A Hundred Pounds Of Clay — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" by Gene McDaniels. 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 Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “A Hundred Pounds Of Clay”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" 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 "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" by Gene McDaniels in?
The backing track is in Eb at 100 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 "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" 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 "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" 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 "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay"?
"A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" was originally performed by Gene McDaniels. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" 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 "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Eb, 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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