A Hundred Pounds Of Clay

by Gene McDaniels
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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" by Gene McDaniels: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

Can I sing "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" by Gene McDaniels. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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