The Importance Of Being Idle

by Oasis
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I (Am)sold my soul for the se (Fmaj7)cond time ’cos the man,

he don’t (B7add11)pay me.

I (Am)begged my land lord for some (Fmaj7)more time.

He said, “Son,

the bills are (B7add11)wait ing.” My (Am)best friend called me the oth (Fmaj7)er night, he said, “Man,

are you (B7add11)cra zy?” My (Am)girl friend told me to get (Fmaj7)a life, she say “Boy,

you (B7)la zy.”

But I don’t mind

as (Dm)long as there’s a bed be neath the (Am)stars that shine.

I’ll be fine,

if you (F7)give me a min ute, a man’s got a li mit.

I (G)can’t get a life if my (E)heart’s not in it.

(Am)sky all day is as black (Fmaj7)as night, but I’m not

com (B7add11)plain ing.

I (Am)begged my doc tor for one (Fmaj7)more line,

“Son,

words (B7add11)fail me.

It (Am)ain’t your place to be kill (Fmaj7)ing time,” I guess I’m

just

zy.

But I don’t mind

as (Dm)long as there’s a bed be neath the (Am)stars that shine.

I’ll be fine,

if you (F7)give me a min ute, a man’s got a li mit.

I (G)can’t get a life if my (E)heart’s not in it.

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The Importance Of Being Idle — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "The Importance Of Being Idle" by Oasis as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 110 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “The Importance Of Being Idle

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Importance Of Being Idle" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "The Importance Of Being Idle" by Oasis in?
The backing track is in C at 110 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 Importance Of Being Idle" 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 Importance Of Being Idle"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Importance Of Being Idle", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Importance Of Being Idle" 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 Importance Of Being Idle"?
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 Importance Of Being Idle"?
"The Importance Of Being Idle" was originally performed by Oasis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Oasis are available?
Other accompaniments by Oasis: "Champagne Supernova", "Half The World Away", "She's Electric". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Importance Of Being Idle" 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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