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I have (C)nev er known peace, like the (C)damp grass
that (F)yields to me.
to me.
I have (C)nev er known hun ger, like these (C7)in sects
that (F)feast on me.
A thou sand teeth,
and (C)yours a mong them I know,
our hun gers ap peased,
our (C)heart
(Bb)beats be (F)com ing slow.
We (G)lay
(C)here for (D)years or for ho urs, (A5)thrown here or found,
to (A5)freeze or to thaw,
so
(C)long we’d (D)be come the (G)flow ers, two (A5)corp ses we (G)were, two 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
sleep,
(C)slum
creeps
to me.
col our, this (C7)morn
re (F)veals
to me.
And you have n’t moved an inch,
and such that I would not know,
our if you sleep al ways like this, the flesh
calm ly (F)go ing
your (A5)hand in my hand so (A5)still and di screet,
we’d feed well the land
and wor ry the sheep…
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 find (C)us in a (D)week,
ho urs, (G)when the (C)weath er gets (D)hot,
flow ers, (G)they’d find (C)us in a week, years or for ho urs, (G)when the (C)cat tle show (D)fear.
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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "In A Week" by Hozier as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 130 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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 “In A Week”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "In A Week" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "In A Week" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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