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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?
Say, don’t you (Ab6)know I’ve been (Eb)dressed to kill.
If you got the tools be care ful (Eb)what you build.
When the ar row’s (Ab)in the bull’s eye (Eb)ev ’ry time,
it’s (Bbm)hard as sum ing (Ab)that the ar cher’s (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 at (Eb)start.
There was nev er once when I was off my (Eb)guard.
For an y ghost of ev ’ry (Eb)poet in the ground
there’s one like me to buy the guys 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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "My Quicksand" by Elton John as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 70 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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.
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About “My Quicksand”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "My Quicksand" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "My Quicksand" 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.
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