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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 (Ebm)out ta no where, a ro man can dle of the wild,
laugh ing her way (Fm)through my (Gb)fee ble dis guise.
No oth er ver (Ebm)sion of me (Fm)I would ra (Gb)ther be to night,
and (Ebm)Lord, she found (Gb)me just (Db)in time.
’Cause with my mid youth cri sis all (Gm)said and done, 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.
Lord it’d be great to find a place we could es cape some time,
me and my (Ebm)I sis grow ing black i ri ses in the sun shine.
Ev ’ry
(Fm)dead and bu ried in the yard out side,
we’d sit back and watch the world go by.
Hap py to (F)lie back, watch it burn and rust,
(Cb)we tried the world, good 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.
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Jackie And Wilson" by Hozier: 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 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.
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About “Jackie And Wilson”
- Can I sing "Jackie And Wilson" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Jackie And Wilson" 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 Gb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Jackie And Wilson" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Jackie And Wilson" by Hozier. 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 "Jackie And Wilson" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Gb, 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 "Jackie And Wilson" 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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