Other arrangements of Oscar Wilde Gets Out
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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
(Am)long be fore the (Bb)lords (F)and law brand ed (E7)Os car Wilde a sin -
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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" by Elton John 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 A, 90 BPM.
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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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 "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.
- Can I use "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Oscar Wilde Gets Out by Elton John, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is A; 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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