Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)

by Tom Waits
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(Bb)Wast ed and wound ed, it (F)ain’t what the moon did.

I (Gm7)got what I paid for now.

I (Bb)see ya to mor row.

Hey, (F)Frank, can I bor row a (G9)cou ple of bucks from (C7)you to go (F)waltz ing Ma til da, (F)waltz ing Ma til da, (F)You’ll go waltz ing Ma til da with me.

I’m an (Bb)in no cent vic tim of a (F)blind ed al ley, and I’m (Gm7)tired of all these (C7)sol diers (F)here.

And (Bb)no one speaks En glish and (F)ev ’ry thing’s brok en, and my (G9)stac eys are soak ing wet, but who’ll go (F)waltz ing Ma til da, (F)waltz ing Ma til da, (F)You’ll go waltz ing Ma til da with me.

Now the (Bb)dogs are bark ing and the (F)tax i cabs park ing, a (Gm7)lot they can do for me.

I begged you to stab me, you (F)tore my shirt o pen, and I’m (G9)down on my knees to night.

Old (Bb)Bush mills, I stag gered, you (F)bur y the dag ger, your (G9)sil hou ette win dow (C7)light,

to go (F)waltz ing Ma til da, (F)waltz ing Ma til da, (F)You’ll go waltz ing Ma til da with me.

Now I’ve (Bb)lost my Saint Christ o pher now that I’ve kissed her, and the (Gm7)one armed (C7)ban dit (F)knows.

And the (Bb)ma ve rick Chi na man, and the (F)cold blood ed signs, and the (Gm7)girls down by the (C7)strip tease shows go...

(F)waltz ing Ma til da, (F)waltz ing Ma til da, (F)You’ll go waltz ing Ma til da with me.

No, I (Bb)lost my Saint Christ o pher now that I’ve kissed her, and the (Gm7)one armed (C7)ban dit (F)knows.

And the (Bb)ma ve rick Chi na man, and the (F)cold blood ed signs, and the (Gm7)girls down by the (C7)strip tease shows go...

(F)waltz ing Ma til da, (F)waltz ing Ma til da, (F)You’ll go waltz ing Ma til da with me.

And you can

And it’s a (Gm7)shirt that is (C7)stained with (F)blood and (Gm7)whis (F7)key.

And good (Bb)night to the street sweep ers, the (F)night watch men, flame keep ers, and good (Gm7)night Ma (C7)til da, (F)too.

Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" by Tom Waits: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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 “Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)”

Can I sing "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in F, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" by Tom Waits in?
The backing track is in F at 100 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 "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" 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 "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" 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 "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)"?
"Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" was originally performed by Tom Waits. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Tom Waits are available?
Other accompaniments by Tom Waits: "Jersey Girl", "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night", "Martha". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" by Tom Waits. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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