Eternal Life

by Jeff Buckley
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E ter nal life is now on (F)my (A5)trail.

Got my (C)red glit ter cof fin, man,

just need a one (F)last nail.

While (C)all these ug ly gen tle men (G)play out their fool (F)ish games.

There’s a (C)flam ing red ho ri zon that screams (F)our (A5)names.

And as your fan ta sies are bro ken in two, did you (Em7)real ly think this (D(add11)/A)bloo dy road would (Em7)pave the way for you?

You bet ter (D)turn a round and blow your kiss, hel (A)lo to life e ter nal, (E5)an

gel.

Ra cist ’ry man, what (F)have (A5)done?

Man, you’ve a kill (G)er of your un born

Oh, crown my fear, your (G)king at the (F)of a gun.

(C)All I want to do is love (F)ev (A5)one.

And as your fan ta sies are bro ken in two, did you (Em7)real ly think this (D(add11)/A)bloo dy road would (Em7)pave the way for you?

You bet ter (D)turn a round and blow your kiss, hel (A)lo to life e ter nal, (E5)an

gel.

(D)turn a round and blow your kiss, hel lo to life e ter nal.

(C#m)Oh.

(F#)Woah.

Yeah,

yay ee.

Ah, wo ah, oh.

Ah, ho ho, oh, ha ha.

(C#dim)There’s

no

(C)time

for

(F#7)ha tred; on ly (F)ques tions:

What is (B7)love?

Where is (A7)hap pi ness?

What is life?

Where is (F)pe ace?

When will I find the strength to (E5(add11))bring me re lease?

(A)an

gel,

(Em)yeah,

an gel.

Eternal Life — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Eternal Life" by Jeff Buckley as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 96 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 “Eternal Life

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Eternal Life" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, 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 "Eternal Life" by Jeff Buckley in?
The backing track is in D at 96 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 "Eternal Life" 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 "Eternal Life"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Eternal Life", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Eternal Life" 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 "Eternal Life"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Eternal Life"?
"Eternal Life" was originally performed by Jeff Buckley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Jeff Buckley are available?
Other accompaniments by Jeff Buckley: "Dream Brother", "Last Goodbye", "Lover, You Should've Come Over". 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 D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Eternal Life" 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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