What key is the piano accompaniment for "In A Week" by Hozier in?

The backing track is in G at 130 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 "In A Week" 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 "In A Week"?

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

Can I use "In A Week" 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 "In A Week"?

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

Who wrote "In A Week"?

"In A Week" was originally performed by Hozier. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Hozier are available?

Other accompaniments by Hozier: "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene", "Foreigner's God", "From Eden". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

I have (C)nev er known peace, like the (C)damp grass (Bb)ber that (F)yields creeps to me.

to me.

I have (C)nev er known hun ger, our, like these (C7)in sects (Bb)ing that (F)feast on me.

to me.

And A you thou have n’t moved sand an inch, teeth,

and (C)yours such a that mong I them would not I know, know,

our hun gers if you sleep ap al peased, ways like this, our the (C)heart flesh

(Bb)beats calm ly be (F)com ing slow.

(G)cold.

We (G)lay

(C)here for (D)years or for ho urs, your (A5)thrown here or found, hand so to (A5)freeze or to thaw,

(C)long we’d (D)be come the (G)flow ers, two we’d (A5)corp feed ses well the we land (G)were, two and corp ses I saw… And they’d find us in a week,

when the cat er gets hot,

(C)af ter the in sects have (A5)made their claim, I’d be (A5)home with you, I’d be (A5)home with you.

I have (C)nev er known sleep, like the (C)slum grass (Bb)ber that (F)yields creeps to me.

to me.

I have (C)nev er known hun col our, like this (C7)morn sects (Bb)ing re (F)veals on me.

to me.

And A you thou have n’t moved sand an inch, teeth,

and (C)yours such a that mong I them would not I know, know,

our hun gers if you sleep ap al peased, ways like this, our the (C)heart flesh

(Bb)beats calm ly be (F)go ing ing (G)cold.

We (G)lay

(C)here for (D)years or for ho urs, your (A5)hand in my found, hand so to (A5)still and di screet,

(C)long we’d (D)be come the (G)flow ers, two we’d (A5)corp feed ses well the we land (G)were, two and wor ry the sheep… And they’d find us in a week,

when the cat tle show fear,

(C)af ter the in sects have (A5)made their claim, I’d be (A5)home with you, I’d be (A5)home with you.

I have

(C)af ter the fox es have (A5)known our (G)taste, I’d be (A5)home with you, I’d be (A5)home with you.

(G)They’d (Lay find (C)us here in a for (D)week, years or for ho urs, (G)when so the (C)weath long er gets we’d (D)hot, be come the flow ers, (G)they’d lay find (C)us here in a for week, years or for ho urs, (G)when so the (C)cat long tle show we’d (D)fear.

be come the flow ers.) And they’d find us in a week,

when the buz zards get loud,

af ter the in sects have made their claim,

af ter the fox es have known our taste,

af ter the ra ven has had his say, I’d be (A5)home with you, I’d be (A5)home with you, I’d be (A5)home with you, I’d be (A5)home with you, I’d be (A5)home with (G)you, I’d be (A5)home with you.

In A Week — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "In A Week" by Hozier. 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, 130 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.

Try other practice modes:

Fall Down Lead Sheet

About “In A Week”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "In A Week" by Hozier in?: The backing track is in G at 130 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 "In A Week" 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 "In A Week"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "In A Week", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "In A Week" 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 "In A Week"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "In A Week"?: "In A Week" was originally performed by Hozier. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Hozier are available?: Other accompaniments by Hozier: "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene", "Foreigner's God", "From Eden". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.