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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Jesusland" by Ben Folds as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Db — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 109 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Jesusland" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Db, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Db, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Jesusland" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.