The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener

by Petula Clark
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(Bm)Life is nev er what it seems, we’re (Bm7)al ways search ing in our dreams to (Gmaj7)find that lit tle (F#7)cas tle in the (Bm)air.

When wor ry starts to cloud the mind it’s (Bm7)hard to leave it all be hind and (Gmaj7)just pre tend you (F#7)have n’t got a (Bm)care.

There’s (Asus4)some one else in (A7)your i ma gi (D)na tion,

you (Asus4)wish that you were (A7)stand ing in their (D)shoes.

You (C#sus4)change your life with (C#7)out much he si (F#)ta tion,

but (C#sus4)would you if you (C#7)real ly had to (F#)choose.

So (Bm9)don’t

look a (E7)round

get your (Bm9)feet

on the (E9)ground

it’s much (Cm9)bet

(Cm7)ter by (F9)far

to be (Cm9)just (Cm7)who you (F9)are.

The (Bb)oth er man’s grass is (Eb)al ways (Cm)green er the (F7)sun shines bright er on the (Bb)oth er side, the oth er man’s grass is (Eb)al ways green er, (Bb)some are (Eb)luck y (Bb)some are (Eb)not, (Bb)just be (Eb)thank ful

for (Eb)what (F7)you’ve (Bb)got.

(Cm7)trea sures I’ve longed for are (F7)mine.

The (Bb)oth er man’s grass is (Eb)al ways (Cm)green er the (F7)sun shines bright er on the (Bb)oth er side, the oth er man’s grass is (Eb)al ways green er, (Bb)some are (Eb)luck y (Bb)some are (Eb)not, (Bb)I’m so (Eb)thank ful

for what I’ve (Bb)got.

The (Bb)oth er man’s grass is (Eb)al ways (Cm)green er the (F7)sun shines bright er on the (Bb)oth er side, the oth er man’s grass is (Eb)al ways green er, (Bb)some are (Eb)luck y (Bb)some are (Eb)not, (Bb)I’m so (Eb)thank ful

for what I’ve (Bb)got.

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The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener" by Petula Clark. 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, 120 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 “The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener

What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener" by Petula Clark in?
The backing track is in D at 120 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 Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener" 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 Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener" 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 Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener"?
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 Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener"?
"The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener" was originally performed by Petula Clark. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Petula Clark are available?
Other accompaniments by Petula Clark: "A Sign Of The Times", "Colour My World", "Downtown". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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