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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" by Elton John: 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 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”
- Can I sing "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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 A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" by Elton John. 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 "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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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