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) — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" by Tom Waits as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 100 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" by Tom Waits in?
The backing track is in Bb 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Tom Traubert's Blues (Four Sheets To The Wind In Copenhagen)" 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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