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Well, I thought a bout the ar my; Dad said “Son, you’re fuck in’ high.” And I thought, yeah, there’s a first for ev ’ry thing.
So I took my old man’s ad vice: three sad se mes ters, it was on ly fif teen grand.
Spin in’ bad, I thought a bout the ar my; (Ab)I dropped out and (Fm7)joined a band in stead.
Grew a mous tache and a mul let, got a job at Chick Fil let.
Cit ing ar tis tic diff ’ren ces, the band broke up in May.
And in June re formed with out me, and they’d got a diff ’rent name.
I nuked an oth er grand ma’s ap ple pie and (Ab)hung my head in shame, oh.
Been (Ebm7)think in’ a lot to day...
Been (Ebm7)think in’ a lot to day...
(Gb)Oh,
(Db)I think I’ll write a screen play.
(Gb)Oh,
(Db)I think I’ll take it to L.
A.
(Gb)Oh,
(Db)I think I’ll get it done (Ab)yes ter day.
Ah, shit...
In this time of in tro spec tion, on the eve of my e lec tion, I say to my re flec tion: God, please spare me more re jec tion.
’Cause my peers they cri ti cize me, and my ex wives all des pise me.
Try to put it all be hind me, but my red neck past is (Fm)nip ping at my heels
Think in’ a lot to day...
Been think in’ a lot to day...
Been think in’ a lot I thought a bout
the ar my.
Army — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Army" by Ben Folds Five as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Db — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 174 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Army”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Army" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Db, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Army" by Ben Folds Five in?
- The backing track is in Db at 174 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 "Army" 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 "Army"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Army", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Army" 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 "Army"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Army"?
- "Army" was originally performed by Ben Folds Five. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ben Folds Five are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ben Folds Five: "Battle Of Who Could Care Less", "Brick", "Philosophy". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Db, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Army" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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