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The man who on ly lives for (Em7)mak (Em6)ing (Am7)mo (D13)ney lives a life that is n’t (Em7)nec es sa ri ly (Am7)sun (D7)ny.
(Baug)Like wise the (Em)man who (Am7(add4))works (D7)for (G6)fame, there’s no (F)guar an tee that (Em7)time won’t e (A11)rase (A7)his (D9)name.
The fact is, the on ly work that real ly (Em7)brings en (Am7)joy (D13)ment is the kind that is for (Em6)girl and (C#m7)boy (F#7)meant, fall in love, you (B)won’t re (Em6)gret it (Bm)that’s the best (E7)work of (Am9)all if (D11)you (D13)can (G)get (G6)it.
(B)Hold ing (E7)hands at (A)mid (D9)night
(G13)’neath a (C9)star ry (A13)sky,
(G)nice work if you can (Am7)get it, and you can (C6)get (G)it (E)if (D11)you try.
(B)Stroll ing (E7)with the (A)one (D9)girl,
(G13)sigh ing (C9)sigh af ter (A13)sigh,
(G)nice work if you can (Am7)get it, and you can (C6)get (G)it (E)if (D11)you try.
Just i ma gine (C9)some one
(Em7)wait ing at the cot tage (A13)door,
where two hearts be (Em7(add4))come (A)one who could (CN.C.)ask for a ny thing (F#7)more?
(B)Lov ing (E7)one who (A)love (D13)you,
(G13)and then (C9)tak ing that (A13)vow,
(G)nice work if you can (Am7)get it, and if you (B7)get it,
(Am9)won’t you (D11)tell (D)me (G)how?
(B)Hold ing (E7)hands at (A)mid (D9)night
(G13)’neath a (C9)star ry (A13)sky,
(G)nice work if you can (Am7)get it, and you can (C6)get (G)it (E)if (D11)you try.
(B)Stroll ing (E7)with the (A)one (D9)girl,
(G13)sigh ing (C9)sigh af ter (A13)sigh,
(G)nice work if you can (Am7)get it, and you can (C6)get (G)it (E)if (D11)you try.
Just i ma gine (C9)some one (Em7)wait ing at the cot tage (A13)door,
where two hearts be (Em7(add4))come (A)one who could (CN.C.)ask for a ny thing (F#7)more?
(B)Lov ing (E7)one who (A)love (D13)you,
(G13)and then (C9)tak ing that (A13)vow,
(G)nice work if you can (Am7)get it, and if you (B7)get it,
(Am9)won’t you (D11)tell (D)me (G)how?
(Eb13)how?
Nice Work If You Can Get It — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Nice Work If You Can Get It" by George Gershwin 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 G, 125 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “Nice Work If You Can Get It”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Nice Work If You Can Get It" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — 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 "Nice Work If You Can Get It" by George Gershwin in?
- The backing track is in G at 125 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 "Nice Work If You Can Get It" 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 "Nice Work If You Can Get It"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Nice Work If You Can Get It", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Nice Work If You Can Get It" 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 "Nice Work If You Can Get It"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Nice Work If You Can Get It"?
- "Nice Work If You Can Get It" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?
- Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "But Not For Me", "Do It Again", "Embraceable You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Nice Work If You Can Get It" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Nice Work If You Can Get It by George Gershwin, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is G; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — 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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