What key is the piano accompaniment for "Jackie And Wilson" by Hozier in?

The backing track is in Gb at 82 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 "Jackie And Wilson" 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 "Jackie And Wilson"?

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

Can I use "Jackie And Wilson" 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 "Jackie And Wilson"?

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

Who wrote "Jackie And Wilson"?

"Jackie And Wilson" 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

So (Db)tired try’n’ to see (Ebm)from be hind the red in my (Gb)eyes,

no bet ter ver (Ebm)sion of me I (Fm)could pre tend (Gb)to be to night.

Soul deep (Ebm)in the swill (Fm)with the most (Gb)fa mi liar of swine,

for (Ebm)rea sons wretch (Gb)ed and (Db)di vine.

She blows Lord it’d (Ebm)out be ta no great to where, find a a ro place we man could can es cape dle some of time, the wild,

me laugh and ing my her (Ebm)I way sis (Fm)through grow my ing (Gb)fee black ble i dis ri guise.

ses in the sun shine.

No oth er ver (Ebm)sion of me (Fm)I would ra bu ried (Gb)ther in be the yard to out night, side,

we’d sit and (Ebm)Lord, back and she found watch (Gb)me the just world (Db)in go time.

by.

’Cause with Hap my py mid to youth (F)lie cri back, sis all watch (Gm)said it and burn done, and rust, I need to be (Cb)youth ful ly felt, ’cause, God I nev er (C)felt young.

She’s gon (Ebm)na save me, call (Gb)me ba by, run her hands through my hair,

she’ll know (Ebm)me cra (Fm7)zy, soothe (Gb)me dai ly, but bet ter yet she would n’t care.

We’ll steal (Ab)a Lex (Fm7)us, be (Gb)de tec tives, ride ’round pick ing up clues,

we’ll name (Ebm)our child (Fm7)ren Jack ie (Gb)and Wil son, (CN.C.)raise ’em on rhy thm and blues.

She blows Lord it’d (Ebm)out be ta no great to where, find a a ro place we man could can es cape dle some of time, the wild,

me laugh and ing my her (Ebm)I way sis (Fm)through grow my ing (Gb)fee black ble i dis ri guise.

ses in the sun shine.

No Ev ’ry ver (Ebm)sion of me (Fm)dead and ra bu ried (Gb)ther in be the yard to out night, side,

we’d sit and (Ebm)Lord, back and she found watch (Gb)me the just world (Db)in go time.

by.

’Cause with Hap my py mid to youth (F)lie cri back, sis all watch (Gm)said it and burn done, and rust, I need to be (Cb)we tried the world, good God it was n’t (C)for us.

She’s gon (Ebm)na save me, call (Gb)me ba by, run her hands through my hair,

she’ll know (Ebm)me cra (Fm7)zy, soothe (Gb)me dai ly, but bet ter yet she would n’t care.

We’ll steal (Ab)a Lex (Fm7)us, be (Gb)de tec tives, ride ’round pick ing up clues,

we’ll name (Ebm)our child (Fm7)ren Jack ie (Gb)and Wil son, (CN.C.)raise ’em on rhy thm and blues.

(Bbm)(Ooh.)

Cut clean (Ebm)from the dream that night (Gb)let my mind re set,

look ing up (Ebm)from a ci ga rette and (Gb)she’s (CN.C.)al read y left.

I start dig ging (Ebm)up the yard (Fm)for what’s left of (Gb)me in our lit tle vig nette,

for what (Ebm)ev er poor soul (Gb)is com (Db)ing next.

Jackie And Wilson — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Jackie And Wilson" by Hozier 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 Gb, 82 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) 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:

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About “Jackie And Wilson”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Jackie And Wilson" by Hozier in?: The backing track is in Gb at 82 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 "Jackie And Wilson" 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 "Jackie And Wilson"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Jackie And Wilson", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Jackie And Wilson" 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 "Jackie And Wilson"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Jackie And Wilson"?: "Jackie And Wilson" 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.