Lucky Man

by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
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Lyrics

(G)He

had white (D)hors es

and (G)la dies

by the (D)score.

(G)All

dressed in (D)sat in

and (G)wait ing

by the (D)door.

(Am)Ooh,

what a (Em7)luck y man

he (D)was.

(Am)Ooh,

what a (Em7)luck y man

he (D)was.

(G)White

lace and (D)feath ers

they (G)made up

his (D)bed,

a (G)gold

cov ered (D)mat tress

on (G)which

he was (D)led.

(Am)Ooh,

what a (Em7)luck y man

he (D)was.

(Am)Ooh,

what a (Em7)luck y man

he (D)was.

He (G)went

to fight (D)wars

for his (G)coun try

and his (D)king.

Of his (G)hon or

and his (D)glo ry

the (G)peo ple

would (D)sing.

(Am)Ooh,

what a (Em7)luck y man

he (D)was.

(Am)Ooh,

what a (Em7)luck y man

he (D)was.

A bul let

had (D)found him

his (G)blood ran

as he (D)cried.

No (G)mon ey

could (D)save him

so he (G)laid down

and he (D)died.

(Am)Ooh,

what a (Em7)luck y man

he (D)was.

(Am)Ooh,

what a (Em7)luck y man

he (D)was.

A

(Am)Ah!

(Am)Ah!

Lucky Man โ€” Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Lucky Man" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer 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 D, 77 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 โ€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About โ€œLucky Manโ€

Why does the accompaniment for "Lucky Man" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual โ€” colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Lucky Man" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer in?
The backing track is in D at 77 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Lucky Man" with this accompaniment?
Yes โ€” 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 "Lucky Man"?
Effectively yes โ€” it's the piano-only backing for "Lucky Man", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Lucky Man" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work โ€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Lucky Man"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Lucky Man"?
"Lucky Man" was originally performed by Emerson, Lake & Palmer. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Emerson, Lake & Palmer are available?
Other accompaniments by Emerson, Lake & Palmer: "C'est La Vie", "From The Beginning", "Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression Pt. 2)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Lucky Man" as a backing track for singing?
Yes โ€” this is the piano accompaniment for Lucky Man by Emerson, Lake & Palmer, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is D; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing โ€” different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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