I don’t (Dm)want no (Eb)time on the big screen.
I’m o (Dm)kay with (Eb)me and my ripped jeans and (Bb)you,
and (Bb)you.
Mes sy (Dm)hair, (Eb)that’s what he likes on me.
I don’t (Dm)care as (Eb)long as we’re hap py and free to be just you and me, and free to be just you and me.
(F)They think it’s a (Gm)shame that the (Bb)world will nev er (Eb)know our names, but (F)I think that’s o kay, ’cause (Bb)love gets ru ined by (Eb)mon ey and pow er and fame.
And we’re just (Bb)two poor kids from a (Eb)real ly rich ci ty.
My oh (Dm)my, what a (Eb)pi ty.
So (Bb)we’ve got a love sto ry un like the rest, (Bb)no fan cy (Dm)suit and no fan cy dress.
Just us, just us, just love, just love.
Just us, just us, just love, just love.
He (Dm)picks her (Eb)up in a Benz, but my (Dm)lov er (Eb)comes by him self and a (Bb)doz
en (Eb)ros es, he (Bb)prob ab ly (Eb)stole them.
He’s got a smudge of (Eb)mud on his eye, it (Dm)makes me (Eb)break in to smile, ’cause (Bb)it (Dm)drives them mad,
oh, (Bb)it (Dm)drives them mad, ’cause Dol lar (Dm)signs all a round us, we sneak (Dm)on to the ci ty bus.
Too (Dm)blind ed by what we have to (Bb)no tice your (Eb)mean old laughs.
Dol lar (Dm)signs all a round us, we sneak (Dm)on to the ci ty bus.
Too (Dm)blind ed by what we have to (Bb)no tice your (Eb)mean old laughs.
And (F)they think it’s a (Gm)shame that the (Bb)world will nev er (Eb)know our names, but (F)I think that’s o kay, ’cause (Bb)love gets ru ined by (Eb)mon ey and pow er and fame.
And we’re just (Bb)two poor kids from a (Eb)real ly rich ci ty.
My oh (Dm)my, what a (Eb)pi ty.
’Cause (Bb)we’ve got a love sto ry un like the rest, (Bb)no fan cy suit and no fan cy dress.
Just us, just us, just love, just love.
Just us, just us, just love, just love,
love,
mm, mm, love.
2 Poor Kids — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "2 Poor Kids" by Ruth B. 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, 102 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 “2 Poor Kids”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "2 Poor Kids" by Ruth B in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 102 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 "2 Poor Kids" 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 "2 Poor Kids"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "2 Poor Kids", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "2 Poor Kids" 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 "2 Poor Kids"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "2 Poor Kids"?
- "2 Poor Kids" was originally performed by Ruth B. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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