I put my (Ab)life on hold
and took you (Eb)home.
Good sense shot (Ab6)down I placed you (Eb)on a throne.
Where was the (Ab)wheel that kept me (Eb)on the road?
The (Bbm)force of na ture pre vent ing (Eb)o ver load?
(Cm)full Say, don’t you (Ab6)know tions I’ve been (Eb)dressed to kill.
There was nev If er you got once the tools when I be was off care ful my (Eb)what you build.
When the ar an y row’s ghost (Ab)in the bull’s eye (Eb)ev ’ry time, in the ground
it’s (Bbm)hard one as like sum me ing to (Ab)that buy the the ar guys cher’s a round.
(Eb)blind.
My quick (Cm)sand,
let me in tro duce you to my (Fm)fi nal stand.
I went to (G)Pa ris once.
I thought I (Fm)had a (G)plan.
I woke up with an (Ab)ac cent,
(Fm)I wound up in (G)quick (Cm)sand,
(Ddim)my (G)quick (Cm)sand.
(Cm)I was (Cm)full of for eign (Ab6)no tions I’ve at (Eb)start.
to kill.
There was nev If er you got once the tools when I be was off care ful my (Eb)guard.
you build.
For the ar an y row’s ghost (Ab)in of ev ’ry (Eb)poet ’ry time, in the ground
there’s (Bbm)hard one as like sum me ing to (Ab)that buy the the ar guys cher’s a round.
(Eb)blind.
My quick (Cm)sand,
let me in tro duce you to my (Fm)fi nal stand.
I went to (G)Pa ris once.
I thought I (Fm)had a (G)plan.
I woke up with an (Ab)ac cent,
(Fm)I wound up in (G)quick (Cm)sand,
(Ddim)my (G)quick (Cm)sand.
(Cm)I was I’m (G)go ing (Cm)down.
You and (Fm)me to (Cm)geth er (Fm)go ing (Cm)down.
It’s (Ddim)not what (Cm)I’d been (Bdim)told a bout this (Cm)town.
That when you (D7)least ex pect it
you can (G)drown
in (Ab)quick
(Cm)sand,
(Ddim)my (G)quick (Cm)sand.
My quick (Cm)sand,
let me in tro duce you to my (Fm)fi nal stand.
I went to (G)Pa ris once,
I thought I (Fm)had a (G)plan.
I woke up with an (Ab)ac cent,
(Fm)I wound up in (G)quick (Cm)sand,
(Ddim)my (G)quick (Cm)sand.
(Ddim)my (G)quick (Cm)sand.
My Quicksand — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "My Quicksand" by Elton John: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 70 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “My Quicksand”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "My Quicksand" by Elton John in?
- The backing track is in Ab 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 "My Quicksand" 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 "My Quicksand"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "My Quicksand", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "My Quicksand" 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 "My Quicksand"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "My Quicksand"?
- "My Quicksand" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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