Eternal Life

by Jeff Buckley
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Eternal Life" by Jeff Buckley 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, 96 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 “Eternal Life

Why does the accompaniment for "Eternal Life" 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 "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.
Can I use "Eternal Life" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Eternal Life by Jeff Buckley, 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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