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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Nice Work If You Can Get It" by George Gershwin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”
- Can I sing "Nice Work If You Can Get It" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Nice Work If You Can Get It" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Nice Work If You Can Get It" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Nice Work If You Can Get It" by George Gershwin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Nice Work If You Can Get It" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Nice Work If You Can Get It" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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