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(You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
(You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
(You got ta
When (G)I was born a lit tle (F)pre ma ture, (You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) (G)mom just could n’t take no more.
(You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) I (G)had no time to learn to cry, good bye, Ma ma, got to fly.
(G)Bye, bye, bye, bye, (F)b b bye.
(You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
(You got ta beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
(G)En tered school when (F)I was two, (You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) (G)P H D’d that (F)af ter noon, (You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) (G)nev er en tered (F)a ny sports, (G)did n’t look too (F)good in shorts.
(G)Got div orced when I was four.
(You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
Well, (Am)I’ve seen ev ’ry thing there is, (Dm)I’ve done ev ’ry thing there is, (G)I’ve met ev ’ry one but Liz, (C)now I’ve e ven met ol’ Liz.
(Am)No time for re la tion ships, (Dm)skip the fore play, let ’er rip.
You got ta (G)beat the clock,
you got ta (G)beat the clock,
you got ta (Em7)beat the clock,
you got ta (G)beat the clock.
beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.
You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
(You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
(You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.
You got ta beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
(You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
(You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
(You got ta
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(Bb)I did lots of (Ab)tra vel ling, (You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) (Bb)parts of me un (Ab)ra vel ling, (You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) the (Bb)ar my then re (Ab)ject ed me, (Bb)said I had (Ab)two flat feet, (Bb)wore them out when (Ab)I was three.
(You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.
You got ta beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
(Bb)Too bad there ain’t (Ab)ten of you, (You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) well, (Bb)then I’d show you (Ab)what I do, (You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock) and (Bb)I could cheat on (Ab)five of you (Bb)and be faith ful (Ab)to you too, (Bb)but there’s on ly (Ab)one of you.
(You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)
Well, (Cm)I’ve seen ev ’ry thing there is, (Fm)I’ve done ev ’ry thing there is, (Bb)I’ve met ev ’ry one but Liz, (Eb)now I’ve e ven met ol’ Liz.
(Cm)No time for re la tion ships, (Fm)skip the fore play, let ’er rip.
You got ta (Bb)beat the clock, you got ta (Bb)beat the clock, you got ta (Gm7)beat the clock, you got ta (Bb)beat the clock.
(You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.
You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.
You got ta beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.
You got ta beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.
You got ta (CN.C.)beat the clock.)
Beat The Clock — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Beat The Clock" by Sparks as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 125 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Beat The Clock”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Beat The Clock" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "Beat The Clock" by Sparks in?
- The backing track is in C at 125 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 "Beat The Clock" 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 "Beat The Clock"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Beat The Clock", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Beat The Clock" 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 "Beat The Clock"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Beat The Clock"?
- "Beat The Clock" was originally performed by Sparks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sparks are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sparks: "Amateur Hour", "Hippopotamus", "Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth". 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 C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Beat The Clock" 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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