Feeling Good

by Nina Simone
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Birds fly ing (Gm)high,

you know how I feel.

Sun in the (Gm)sky, free,

you know how I (Dsus4)feel.

Reeds (Gm)Blos som in the (Gm7)drift ing on by (E)and you know how I feel.

It’s a (Gm)new dawn, it’s a (Gm)new day, it’s a (Gm)new life

for (C7)me,

(CN.C.)and I’m feel ing (Gm)good.

Fish in the (Gm)sea,

you know how I feel.

Riv er run (Gm)ning free,

you know how I (Dsus4)feel.

Now (Gm)free dom in is (Gm7)trees

(E)and you know how I feel.

It’s a (Gm)new dawn, it’s a (Gm)new day, it’s a (Gm)new life

for (C7)me,

(CN.C.)and I’m feel ing (Gm)good.

(Gm)good.

Dra gon flies all out in the sun,

you know what I mean, don’t you know.

But ter flies are all hav ing fun, you know what I mean.

Sleep

in peace,

when the day is done

and this old world is a new world, and a bold world

for (Gm)me.

(C7)me.

Feel ing good

ooh,

aah,

ooh,

(CN.C.)ooh,

mm

free er than (Gm)you.

Ooh,

ooh,

ooh.

Feel ing (Gm)good.

Feeling Good — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 108 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Feeling Good

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone in?
The backing track is in G at 108 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 "Feeling Good" 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 "Feeling Good"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Feeling Good", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Feeling Good" 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 "Feeling Good"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Feeling Good"?
"Feeling Good" was originally performed by Nina Simone. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Nina Simone are available?
Other accompaniments by Nina Simone: "Ain't Got No - I Got Life", "Don't Explain", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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