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We’re (G)bu sy (Gaug)do in’ (G6)no (G7)thing, (Am7)work ing the (Eb)whole day (D#dim7)through, (Em)try (D)ing (Am)to (G)find (Am)lots (D)of (Em)things (D)not (Am)to (G)do.
(D7)We’re (G)bu sy (Gaug)go ing (G6)no (G7)where, (Am7)is n’t it (Eb7)just a (D7)crime?
We’d (Em)like to (C)be un (G)hap py, (Em)but we (Am7)nev er do (D7)have the (G)time.
I (Em7)have to (A7)watch the (D)ri (Bm7)ver to (Em7)see that it (A7)does n’t (D)stop, and (Em7)stick a (A7)round the (D)rose (Bm7)buds, so (Em7)they’ll know (A7)when to pop, and (G)keep the (Em7)cric kets (Am7)cheer (D7)ful, they’re (Am7)real ly a (D7)sol (D#dim)emn (G7)bunch.
(C)Hus (C6)tle!
(G)Bus (Em)tle!
And (Am7)on ly an (D7)hour for (G)lunch!
(D7)We’re (G)bu sy (Gaug)do in’ (G6)no (G7)thing, (Am7)work ing the (Eb)whole day (D#dim7)through,
(Em)try (D)ing (Am)to (G)find (Am)lots (D)of (Em)things (D)not (Am)to (G)do.
(D7)We’re (G)bu sy (Gaug)go ing (G6)no (G7)where, (Am7)is n’t it (Eb7)just a (D7)crime?
We’d (Em)like to (C)be un (G)hap py, (Em)but we (Am7)nev er do (D7)have the
(A7)wake (D)sun (Bm7)up, he’s (Em7)lia ble to (A7)sleep all (D)day,
(Em7)then in (A7)spect (D)rain (Bm7)bows, be (A7)bright and gay,
(G)must re (Em7)hearse the (Am7)song (D7)birds, to (Am7)see that they (D7)sing (D#dim)in (G7)key.
(Am7)nev er a (D7)mo ment (G)free!
(G)rest!
(D7)We’re (Em)bet ter (C)make it (G)snap py, (Em)there’s an (C)oth er (B7)hill to (Em)climb.
We’d (C)like to be un (G)hap py, (Em)but we (Am7)nev er do (D7)have the (G)time.
Busy Doing Nothing — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Busy Doing Nothing" by Johnny Burke in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key D, 150 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Busy Doing Nothing”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Busy Doing Nothing" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Busy Doing Nothing" by Johnny Burke in?
- The backing track is in D at 150 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 "Busy Doing Nothing" 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 "Busy Doing Nothing"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Busy Doing Nothing", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Busy Doing Nothing" 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 "Busy Doing Nothing"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Busy Doing Nothing"?
- "Busy Doing Nothing" was originally performed by Johnny Burke. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Busy Doing Nothing" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Busy Doing Nothing by Johnny Burke, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is D; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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