In The Name Of You

by Elton John
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Lyrics

Got a pen ny in my (G)pock et

and a (C)dol lar in my (G)hand

but I’ll drop it in your tin cup ’cause (G)you were a one man band.

If I could make a mil lion

(F)on some (C)T V show,

on the rou lette wheel in a (G)great big ca si no.

I’d go a head and do it

but on ly (D)if I knew,

I could go a head and (Bm)claim it (G)in the name of (A)you.

What ev er (C)worth I’d (G)choose,

what ev er tricks I’d (A)use,

I could find a way to (Bm)claim it (G)in the name of (C)you.

I got my fa vour ite hat (G)pock et

with that snake skin (G)band,

when you need a lit tle shake I’ve (G)put it in your hands.

To the bot tom of the o cean I would sure ly dive

to find the old est oy ster with the big gest pearl in side.

no.

I’d go a head and do it

but on ly (D)if I knew,

I could go a head and (Bm)claim it (G)in the name of (A)you.

What ev er (C)worth I’d (G)choose,

what ev er tricks I’d (A)use,

I could find a way to (Bm)claim it (G)in the name of (C)you.

I’d claim a coun try

I’d claim a tune,

all the un dis cov ered (F#)ter ri tory

out (D)there be yond the moon.

I’d go a (C)head and do it

but on ly (D)if I knew,

I could go a head and (Bm)claim it (G)in the name of (A)you.

What ev er (C)worth I’d (G)choose,

what ev er tricks I’d (A)use,

I could (F#m)find a way to (Bm)claim it (G)in the name of (C)you.

I’d go a (C)head and do it

but on ly (D)if I knew,

I could go a head and (Bm)claim it (G)in the name of (A)you.

What ev er (C)worth I’d (G)choose,

what ev er tricks I’d (A)use,

I could (F#m)find a way to (Bm)claim it (G)in the name of (C)you.

(G)In the name of (C)you,

(G)in the name of (C)you.

(Dm7)(you.)

In the name of (Dm7)(you.)

In the name of

In The Name Of You — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "In The Name Of You" 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 Ab, 156 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 The Name Of You”

Why does the accompaniment for "In The Name Of You" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "In The Name Of You" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in Ab at 156 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 Name Of You" 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 Name Of You"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "In The Name Of You", 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 Name Of You" 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 Name Of You"?
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 Name Of You"?
"In The Name Of You" 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.
Can I use "In The Name Of You" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for In The Name Of You by Elton John, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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