Other arrangements of Jesusland
Pick a learning view.
Take a walk
(Eb)out the gate, you go and nev er stop,
past dol lar stores and wig shops.
(Eb)Quar ter in a cup for ev ’ry block, and watch the build ings grow
small er as you go.
Down the (Ab)tracks,
(Eb)beau ti ful Mc man sions on a hill
that (Dbmaj7)ov er look a high way.
There’s (Eb)ri ver boat ca si nos, and you still
have (Dbmaj7)yet to see a soul.
Je sus land.
(Je sus - ) land.
(Je sus - )
Town to town
(Eb)broad cast to each house, they drop your name,
but (Dbmaj7)no one knows your face.
(Eb)Bill boards quot ing things you’d nev er say,
you (Db)hang your head and pray
for Je sus land.
(Je sus - ) land.
(Je sus - )
(Bb)Miles (Ebmaj7)and (Bb7)miles,
and the (Db)sun’s
go in’ down.
(Bb)Pul (Ebmaj7)ses (Bb7)glow
from their homes.
You’re not a lone,
lights come (F7)on
as you lay your wea ry head
on their (Db)lawn.
Park in’ (Ab)lots
(Eb)cracked and grow ing grass, you see it all,
from (Db)of fi ces to farms.
(Eb)Cross es fly ing high a bove the malls:
A (Db)long er walk (Eb7)through Je sus land.
Je sus land.
Je sus
Jesusland — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Jesusland" by Ben Folds. 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 Db, 109 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Jesusland”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Jesusland" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Jesusland".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Jesusland" by Ben Folds in?
- The backing track is in Db at 109 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 "Jesusland" 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 "Jesusland"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Jesusland", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Jesusland" 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 "Jesusland"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Jesusland"?
- "Jesusland" was originally performed by Ben Folds. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ben Folds are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ben Folds: "Landed", "Still Fighting It". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Jesusland" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Jesusland" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Db, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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