What key is the piano accompaniment for "Good People" by Jack Johnson in?

The backing track is in C at 88 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 "Good People" 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 "Good People"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Good People", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Good People" 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 "Good People"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Good People"?

"Good People" was originally performed by Jack Johnson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

Oh, you win, it’s your show now, so (G7)what’s it gon na be?

’Cause peo ple will tune in, how ma ny train wrecks (G7)do we need to see?

Be fore we lose touch of (G7)we thought this was low, oh, it’s bad, get ting worse so: (G7)Where’d all the good peo ple (C)go?

I’ve been (G7)chang ing chan nels, I (C)don’t see them on the T V shows.

(G7)Where’d all the good peo ple (C)go?

We got (G7)heaps and heaps of what we sow.

They got (C)this and that, with a (F7)rat tle a tat, test ing one, two, now what ya gon na do?

Bad (C)news, mis used, got (F7)too much too lose.

(Dm7)Gim me some truth, now who’s side are we on?

What (C)ev er you say, turn on the (Dm7)boob tube, I’m in the (G7)mood to o bey.

So (C)lead me a stray, by the way now: (G7)Where’d all the good peo ple (C)go?

I’ve been (G7)chang ing chan nels, I (C)don’t see them on the T V shows.

Where’d all (G7)the good peo ple (C)go?

We got (G7)heaps and heaps of what we sow.

Sit ting ’round, feel ing far a way.

So far a way but I can feel the de (G7)bris.

Can you feel (Gb)it?

You in ter rupt me from a (C7)friend ly con ver sa tion,

to tell me how great it’s all gon na be.

You might no (C7)tice some he si ta tion.

What’s im por tant to you is not im por tant to me.

Oh, way down by the (C7)edge of your rea sons, well, it’s be gin ning to show,

and (F)all I real ly wan na know is: (G7)Where’d all the good peo ple (C)go?

I’ve been (G7)chang ing chan nels, I (C)don’t see them on the T V shows.

Where’d all (G7)the good peo ple (C)go?

We got (G7)heaps and heaps of what we sow.

They got (C)this and that, and a (F7)rat tle a tat, test ing one, two, now what you gon na do?

Bad (C)news, mis used, (F7)gim me some truth, you got too (Dm7)much to loose.

Who’s side are we on?

Ev ’ry day, ev ’ry way O K, what (F7)e ver you say.

(Dm7)Run the re so lute but in the (G7)mood to o bey.

(C)Sta tion to sta (F7)tion, de sens it (Dm7)i zing the na (G7)tion.

(C)Go ing, (F)go ing (C)gone.

Good People — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Good People" by Jack Johnson 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 C, 88 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Good People”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Good People" by Jack Johnson in?: The backing track is in C at 88 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 "Good People" 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 "Good People"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Good People", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Good People" 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 "Good People"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Good People"?: "Good People" was originally performed by Jack Johnson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.