Look for the bare ne ces si ties, the (Bb)sim ple (Bbmaj7)bare ne (Bb7)ces si ties; for (F)get a bout your (D7)wor ries and your (G7)strife.
I (C7aug)mean the bare ne (F7)ces si ties, or (Bb)Moth er Na ture’s (Bb7)re ci pes that (F)bring the (D7)bare ne (G7)ces si ties of (F)life.
(CN.C.)Wher ev try er I (C7)wan der, yeah) wher ev er I (F)roam,
I could act n’t be (C7)fond er of my in’ big (F)home.
The bees are (Bb)buzz in’ in in’ the (Bbm)tree to you make thing some (F)ho ney to just for (G7)me.
But (Dm7)You look un der the can (D7)rocks and plants it and you (Gm)take a glance (D7)at the (Gm)fan (G7)cy a (C)ants, it.
(C7)then I (F)may be try a (D7)few.
The bare ne (Gm7)ces si ties of (C7)life will come to (F)you,
they’ll (C7)come to (F)you!
Look for the bare ne ces si ties, the (Bb)sim ple (Bbmaj7)bare ne (Bb7)ces si ties; for (F)get a bout your (D7)wor ries and you (G7)strife.
I (C7aug)mean the bare ne (F7)ces si ties, that’s (Bb)why a bear can (Bb7)rest at ease with (F)jus the (D7)bare ne (G7)ces si ties o (F)life.
(CN.C.)When you try pick a (C7)paw paw yeah) or pric kl y (F)pear,
and you act prick a (C7)raw paw next time in’ be (F)ware.
Don’t pick the (Bb)prick ly pear in’ by (Bbm)paw, when you pick thing a (F)pear, try to use the (G7)claw.
When (Dm7)you don’t need der to can (D7)use the claw it when you (Gm)pick a pear (D7)of the (Gm)big (G7)paw a (C)paw, it.
(C7)have I (F)giv en you a (D7)clue?
The bare ne (Gm7)ces si ties of (C7)life will come to (F)you,
they’ll (C7)come to (F)you!
Look for the (F)you!
The Bare Necessities — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "The Bare Necessities" by Terry Gilkyson: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 160 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “The Bare Necessities”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Bare Necessities" by Terry Gilkyson in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 160 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 "The Bare Necessities" 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 "The Bare Necessities"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Bare Necessities", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Bare Necessities" 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 "The Bare Necessities"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Bare Necessities"?
- "The Bare Necessities" was originally performed by Terry Gilkyson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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