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 — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Pencil Full Of Lead" by Paolo Nutini. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 200 BPM.
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”
- 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.
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