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Whoa.
Got a (D7)sheet for my bed and a pil low for my head, I’ve got a pen cil full of lead and some wat er for my throat.
I’ve got but tons for my coat and sails on my boat.
So much more than I need ed be fore, I got (A7)mon ey in the me ter and a (G7)two bar heat er, oh, and (D7)now it’s get ting hot ter oh, it’s (A7)on ly get ting sweet er.
I’ve got (D7)legs on my chairs and a head ful of hair, pot and a pan and some shoes on my feet.
I’ve got a (G7)shelf full of books and most of my teeth, (D7)two pairs of socks and a door with a lock.
I’ve got (A7)food in my bel ly and a (G7)lic ense for my tel ly and (D7)noth ing’s gon na bring me down.
Oh,
no,
oh,
(D7)no,
oh, (A7)noth ing, oh, (G7)noth ing, noth ing’s gon na bring me down.
I’ve got a (D7)nice guit ar and tyres on my car, I’ve got most of the means and scripts for the scenes.
I’m out and a bout, so I’m in with a shout, I got a (D7)fair bit of chat, but bet ter than that, (A7)food in my bel ly and a (G7)lic ence for my tel ly and noth ing’s gon na bring me down.
Oh,
(A7)noth ing, oh, (G7)noth ing, noth ing’s gon na bring me down, oh.
But the (D7)best of all, I’ve got my ba
by, oh, (G7)best of all, I’ve got my (D7)ba
by.
She’s (A7)might y fine and says (G7)she’s all mine and noth ing’s gon na bring me down.
Woo,
hoo, hoo,
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Oh,
Whoa, she’s might y fine and says (G7)she’s all mine and noth ing’s gon na bring me down.
She’s might y fine and says (G7)she’s all mine and noth ing’s gon na bring me
down.
Pencil Full Of Lead — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Pencil Full Of Lead" by Paolo Nutini as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 200 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Pencil Full Of Lead”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Pencil Full Of Lead" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, 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 "Pencil Full Of Lead" by Paolo Nutini in?
- The backing track is in D at 200 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 "Pencil Full Of Lead" 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 "Pencil Full Of Lead"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Pencil Full Of Lead", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Pencil Full Of Lead" 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 "Pencil Full Of Lead"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Pencil Full Of Lead"?
- "Pencil Full Of Lead" was originally performed by Paolo Nutini. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Pencil Full Of Lead" 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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