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(Am)Free dom for the scape goat leav ing Read ing Gaol.
(Am)Rheu my eyes just pierced his heart like cru ci fix ion nails.
(Am)Shak ing fists and ra zors gleamed, you nev er stood a (D)chance.
When the (Am)ink ran (G)red on (Bb)Fleet (F)Street you (E7)turned your eyes to (Am)France.
Hum (Am)bled far from Dub lin, chased a cross the waves,
your (Am)bit ing wit still sharp e nough to slice through ev ’ry page.
(Am)Des ti tute and beat en by the (D)sy stem of the crown,
the (Am)bit ter pill you (Bb)swal (F)lowed tas ted (E7)sweet er go ing down.
And (Dm)look ing back on the great in diff (Am7)’rence,
(Dm)look ing back at the lime stone walls,
(Bb)think ing how beau ty de (Am9)ceived you,
(Dm)know ing how love fools (D#dim)us all.
A gol (Am)den boy in vel ve teen lan ded in New York,
the (Am)past was so se duc tive when they paid to hear you talk.
(Am)Bac ca rat cham pagne flutes, to (D)bac co from Vir gi nia,
(Am)long be fore the (Bb)lords (F)and law brand ed (E7)Os car Wilde a sin - (Am7)ner.
cold bleak win (Am7)ter,
on those long dark days,
(Bb)felt like the head of John the (Am9)Bapt ist
(Dm)in the arms of Sa (D#dim)lo me.
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(Am7)Don’t turn a round it’s a white gull scream ing.
(D)Don’t cry out loud you nev er know who’s list ’ning.
You’ve (F)seen it all the (C)ex iled Un for gi ven.
From the state ly homes of En gland to her pri sons.
And (Am7)look ing back at the hard ened li fers, (D)look ing back on the wretch ed poor, (F)think ing may be (C)they were my sa viors.
Strange to think I’ll miss them all.
(Bb)Strange to think I’ll (Bb)miss them (Am7)all.
And (Dm)look ing back (E)on the great in diff 'rence,
(Dm)look ing back at the lime stone walls,
(Bb)thin king how beau ty de (Am7)ceived you,
(Dm)know ing how love fools (D#dim)us all.
Oscar Wilde Gets Out — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" by Elton John as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 90 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Oscar Wilde Gets Out”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, 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 "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" by Elton John in?
- The backing track is in A at 90 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 "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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 "Oscar Wilde Gets Out"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Oscar Wilde Gets Out", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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 "Oscar Wilde Gets Out"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Oscar Wilde Gets Out"?
- "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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 A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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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