As the (Bb)snow flies,
on a (Dm)cold and grey Chi ca gry go a morn ing, a (Eb)poor lit tle ba by child (F)cold is born hand in the (Bb)ghet to.
(Bb)And And his ma ma (Eb)cries,
’cause if (Dm)there’s one thing the she ca don’t need it’s an (Eb)oth er to hun gry he (F)mouth to feed fight in the (Bb)ghet to.
(Eb)But (Bb)peo ple don’t you (F)un der stand the child needs a (Eb)help ing hand,
or (Eb)he’ll grow to be an an gry young man some (Bb)day.
A take a look at (F)you and me, are we too (Eb)blind to (Bb)see?
Or (Eb)do we sim ply (Dm)turn our heads and (Cm)look the oth er (F)way?
Well the (Bb)world turns,
and a (Dm)hun gry lit tle boy gry with a run ny nose (Eb)plays in the street as a (F)gun wind blows hand in the (Bb)ghet to.
(Bb)And And his hun ger (Eb)burns,
so he (Dm)starts to roam the streets ca at night, and he (Eb)learns how to steal and he (F)learns how to fight in the (Bb)ghet to.
(Eb)But (Bb)peo ple don’t you (F)un der stand the child needs a (Eb)help ing hand,
or (Eb)he’ll grow to be an an gry young man some (Bb)day.
A take a look at (F)you and me, are we too (Eb)blind to (Bb)see?
Or (Eb)do we sim ply (Dm)turn our heads and (Cm)look the oth er (F)way?
Well the (F)Then one night in des pe ra tion, the (Eb)young man breaks a (Bb)way.
He (Eb)buys a gun and (Dm)steals a car, (Cm)tries to run but he (F7)don’t get far.
His (Eb)oth er lit tle ba by child is born in the (Bb)ghet to.
And his (Bb)ma ma cries.
In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)" by Elvis Presley: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 88 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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:
About “In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)" by Elvis Presley in?
- The backing track is in Eb 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 "In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)" 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 The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)" 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 The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)"?
- 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 The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)"?
- "In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elvis Presley are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elvis Presley: "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Blue Suede Shoes", "G.I. Blues". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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