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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Nice Work If You Can Get It" by George Gershwin as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 125 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Nice Work If You Can Get It" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Nice Work If You Can Get It" 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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