Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

by Elton John
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(Gm7)When are you (Bb)gon na come you’ll do (C7)down, then?

I (F)when are shoot you (F)going to land?

It I ’ll (Eb)should have a stayed on the farm, vod ka and ton should have ics list (F)set ened to my feet old man.

You (Gm7)know you can’t hold me for ev er,

I (F)did n’t sign up with you.

be found.

I’m (Eb)not mon grels a pre sent for your (C)friends got to a o pen pen, ny, this (F)boy’s snif fing too young to be sing ing on the the (Bbm)blues.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

So (F)good bye yel low brick (A7)road,

where the (Bb)dogs of so ci et y howl.

You (D7)can’t plant me in your pent house,

I’m (C)go ing back to my (C)plough.

(Dm)Back to the howl ing old owl in the woods,

(Bb)hunt ing the hor ny back (Db)toad.

oh, (Eb)I’ve fin ’ly de cid ed my (Dm)fu ture lies

be (Bb)yond the (Bb)yel (C)low brick (Bbm)road.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

(F)Ah.

(Gm7)What do you (Bb)think na come you’ll do then?

I (F)bet that’ll shoot down (F)going your plane.

It I ’ll (Eb)take you a cou ple of farm, vod ka and ton should have ics to (F)set you on your feet a gain.

You (Gm7)may be you’ll get a re place ment,

there’s (F)plen ty like me to you.

be found.

I’m (Eb)not mon grels a pre sent who ain’t (C)friends got to a o pen pen, ny, this (F)boy’s snif fing for tid bits like you ing on the the (Bbm)ground.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

So (F)good bye yel low brick (A7)road,

where the (Bb)dogs of so ci et y howl.

You (D7)can’t plant me in your pent house,

I’m (C)go ing back to my (C)plough.

(Dm)Back to the howl ing old owl in the woods,

(Bb)hunt ing the hor ny back (Db)toad.

oh, (Eb)I’ve fin ’ly de cid ed my (Dm)fu ture lies

be (Bb)yond the (Bb)yel (C)low brick (Bbm)road.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

(F)Ah.

(F)Ah.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in Bb at 120 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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