One For The Vine

by Genesis
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Lyrics

(Dm)Fif ty thou sand men were sent

to (Bbmaj7)do the will of one.

His (Dm)claim was phrased quite sim ply,

though he (Bbmaj7)nev er voiced it loud.

I (Db)am he, the (Db)cho sen (Bbmaj7)one.

In (Dm)his name they could slaugh ter

made for him (Bbmaj7)his name they could die.

Though (Dm)man y there were who be lieved in him,

still (Bbmaj7)more were sure him he lied.

But (Db)they’ll fight the (Db)bat tle (Bbmaj7)on.

Then Sim ple one whose (C)faith had died

fled back up the (C)moun tain side.

But be fore pris the (C)top was made,

He a mis rec placed (Am7)foot fall made him (Gm7)stray from the (Bbmaj7)path pre (F)pared for him

off of the (Fm)moun tain,

(Bbm)on to a (Dbdim7)wil der ness of (F)ice

This (Dm)un ex pect ed vi sion

made of him (Bbmaj7)stand and shake with fear.

But (Dm)noth y ing was who his fright com pared with (Bbmaj7)those who saw him ap pear.

Ter (Db)ror filled their (Db)minds with (Bbmaj7)awe.

Then Sim ple were the (C)folk who lived

he up on this (C)fro zen wave.

So not sur pris ing (C)was their thought:

He This is rec he, (Am7)nised God’s cho sen (Gm7)one who’s the (Bbmaj7)come to (F)save us from

all our op (Fm)pres sors.

(Bbm)We shall be (Dbdim7)kings ished on this (F)ice

This (Ab)world.

(Ab)Fol low (Eb)me!

(Db)I’ll play the game you want me (Gb)un til I find a way back (Ab)home.

(Ab)Fol low (Eb)me!

(Db)I give you strength in side you, (Gb)cour age to win your bat tles.

(Cb)No, (Db)no, (Eb)no.

(Abmaj7)This (Cb)can’t (Db)go (Eb)on.

(Cb)This (Db)will be (Eb)all

that (F)I (Fm9)fled (Cm)from.

Let me rest for a while.

He walked in to the (Dm)val ley

all a (Cmaj7)lone.

There he talked with (Bbm)wa ter (Ebsus2)and then with the (F)vine.

They (C#m7)leave me no (B)choice.

I must (C#m7)lead them to (B)glo ry or most (C#)like ly to (F#)death.

They (F)air.

One For The Vine — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "One For The Vine" by Genesis: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “One For The Vine

What key is the piano accompaniment for "One For The Vine" by Genesis in?
The backing track is in C at 100 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 "One For The Vine" 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 "One For The Vine"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "One For The Vine", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "One For The Vine" 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 "One For The Vine"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "One For The Vine"?
"One For The Vine" was originally performed by Genesis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Genesis are available?
Other accompaniments by Genesis: "Entangled", "Follow You, Follow Me", "Mad Man Moon". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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