Ba by bal le ri na’s hid ing some where in the cor ner, where the sha dow wraps a round her and our torch es can not find her.
She will stay there ’til the morn ing, crawl be hind us as we are yawn ing, and she will leave our games to (D)nev er be the same.
(D)So grow
tall,
su
gar cane,
(Em)eat that soil,
drink
the rain
but know
they’ll chase you if you play their lit tle games.
(D)So, run,
run fast,
su
gar cane.
You see my peep show booth is han dy, there’s a one way on ly mir ror, so I can dance here with my hair down, but I don’t see if you get bit ter.
And there’s a but ton right be side me if I hap pen to want a wall to hide me, if on ly the bal le ri na had one too.
So, grow
tall,
su
gar cane,
(Em)eat that soil,
drink
the rain
but know
they’ll chase you if you play their lit tle games.
(D)So, run,
run fast,
su
gar cane.
And she said, ‘al ways
be (D)a fraid,
yeah, (D)you should al ways
be (D)a fraid
(F#)to grow...’ (D)-
gar cane.
Yeah, you’d bet (D)ter run,
run fast,
su
gar cane.
Yeah, you’d bet (D)ter run,
run fast,
su
gar cane.
Sugarcane — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Sugarcane" by Missy Higgins: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key B, 68 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Sugarcane”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sugarcane" by Missy Higgins in?
- The backing track is in B at 68 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 "Sugarcane" 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 "Sugarcane"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sugarcane", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Sugarcane" 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 "Sugarcane"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Sugarcane"?
- "Sugarcane" was originally performed by Missy Higgins. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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