(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 (Bb)hun dred pounds of (Gm)clay
He made my (Cm7)life
worth (F7)liv in’,
and I will (Bb)thank Him ev ’ry day
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
a (Gm)all man with a (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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "A Hundred Pounds Of Clay" by Gene McDaniels: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “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.
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