Goddess On A Hiway

by Mercury Rev
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Lyrics

Well I (F#m)got us on a hi way, I (A)got us in a car, (E)got us go ing fast er than we’ve (F#m)ev er gone be fore.

I (F#m)got us on a hi way I (A)got us in a car, (E)got us go ing fast er than we’ve (F#m)ev er gone be fore.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

When I (D)see your eyes ar rive they ex (E)plode like two bugs on (F#m)glass.

(F#m)Far a bove the o cean, (A)deep un der the sea there’s a (E)ri ver run ning dry (F#m)’cause of you and me.

(F#m)Far a bove the o cean, (A)deep un der the sea there’s a (E)ri ver run ning dry (F#m)’cause of you and me.

(D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

When I (D)see your eyes ar rive they ex (E)plode like two bugs on (F#m)glass.

She’s a god dess on a hi way, a (A)god dess in a car, a (E)god dess go ing fast er than she’s (F#m)ev er gone be fore.

She’s a god dess on a hi way, a (A)god dess in a car, a (E)god dess go ing fast er than she’s (F#m)ev er gone be fore.

And I

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

it ain’t gon na last.

it ain’t gon na last.

It ain’t gon na last.

It ain’t gon na last.

Goddess On A Hiway — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Goddess On A Hiway" by Mercury Rev 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 F#, 72 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) 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 “Goddess On A Hiway”

Why does the accompaniment for "Goddess On A Hiway" 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 "Goddess On A Hiway" by Mercury Rev in?
The backing track is in F# at 72 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 "Goddess On A Hiway" 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 "Goddess On A Hiway"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Goddess On A Hiway", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Goddess On A Hiway" 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 "Goddess On A Hiway"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Goddess On A Hiway"?
"Goddess On A Hiway" was originally performed by Mercury Rev. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Goddess On A Hiway" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Goddess On A Hiway by Mercury Rev, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is F#; 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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