Got no time
for the (G)cor ner boys
down on the street mak in’ (D)all that noise.
Don’t want no whores
on Eighth (A7sus4)Av e nue,
’cos to night I’m gon na (D)be with you.
’Cos to night I’m gon na (G)take that ride
a cross the riv er to the (D)Jer sey side,
take my ba by to the (A7sus4)car ni val
and I’ll take you on (D)all my ring, (G)the
so (D)rides.
Down the shore ev ’ry (G)thing’s all right,
you with your ba by on a (D)Sat ur day night.
Don’t you know
all my (A7sus4)dreams come true
when I’m walk in’ down the (D)street
(G)with
(D)you.
Sing sha la la (G)la la la,
sha la la la la la (D)la la la.
Sha la la
sha la (A7sus4)la la la.
Sha la la la.
I’m in (D)love with a Jer sey girl.
Sha
la (G)la la la.
Sha la la la la la (D)la la la.
Sha la la
sha la (A7sus4)la la la.
Sha la la la la (D)la.
You know she thrills me with (G)all her charms
a when I’m wrapped up in my (D)ba by’s arms.
lit tle an gel gives me (A7sus4)ev ’ry thing,
I know some day she’ll (D)wear my ring, (G)the
so (D)don’t both er me, ’cos I (G)got no time.
I’m on my way to see that (D)girl of day mine.
in’ else mat
in this (A7sus4)whole wide world
you’re in love in’ with a (D)Jer
(G)sey
(D)girl.
Sing sha la la (G)la la la,
sha la la la la la (D)la la la.
Sha la la
sha la (A7sus4)la la la.
Sha la la la.
I’m in (D)love with a Jer sey girl.
Sha
la (G)la la la.
Sha la la la la la (D)la la la.
Sha la la
sha la (A7sus4)la la la.
Sha la la la la (D)la.
You know she thrills me with
And I (D)call
(A7)your
(D)name.
I can’t sleep
(A7)at
(D)night.
Sha la (D7)la la la
Jersey Girl — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Jersey Girl" by Tom Waits. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 70 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Jersey Girl”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Jersey Girl" by Tom Waits in?
- The backing track is in D at 70 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 "Jersey Girl" 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 "Jersey Girl"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Jersey Girl", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Jersey Girl" 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 "Jersey Girl"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Jersey Girl"?
- "Jersey Girl" was originally performed by Tom Waits. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Tom Waits are available?
- Other accompaniments by Tom Waits: "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night", "Martha", "The Briar And The Rose". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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