(G)He
had white (D)hors es
and (G)la dies
by the (D)score.
a (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 the (D)bed,
a (G)gold
cov ered (D)mat tress
on (G)which ing
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 bul let to fight had (D)wars him
for his (G)coun try
and his (D)king.
Of his (G)hon or
and his (D)glo ry
the so he (G)peo ple
would and he (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 (G)went bul let to fight had (D)found him
his his (G)blood ran
as he (D)cried.
No his (G)mon ey
could his (D)save him
the so he (G)laid down
would 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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Lucky Man" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. 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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Lucky Man”
- 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 — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Lucky Man" 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 "Lucky Man"?
- Effectively yes — 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 — 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 — 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.
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