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.)

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In The Name Of You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "In The Name Of You" by Elton John: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”

Can I sing "In The Name Of You" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "In The Name Of You" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "In The Name Of You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "In The Name Of You" by Elton John. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "In The Name Of You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "In The Name Of You" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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