Who’s got the looks, who’s got the brains, who’s got ev (B7)’ry thing?
I’ve got this (Eb7)pain in my (G#m)heart, that’s all.
Hey you, with the (Em7)long and (A9)lone ly face, there’s got ta be some thin’ else.
Let me tell you some thin’ else:
There was a girl who passed me by; she gave a smile but I was shy and I looked (G#m)down, so down.
Don’t look there, no, no; go, (Em7)go, go (A9)un der ground.
Now, now there’s a place to go.
It’s the morn in’ now, it’s ev’ ning, (B6)s’ev ’ry thing.
(G)I click my (F#7)heels,
and then...
(B)Un der ground,
(C#7)un der ground,
(E7)ooh.
Ev ’ry thing’s hea vy un der ground.
You been kicked a round,
did life bring you (E7)down here?
(B)Ev ry thing’s hea vy un der (Amaj7)ground.
And we’ll be decked in all black,
slam ming the pit fan ta tic.
Of fi cer Friend ly’s lit tle boy’s got a (G#m7)mo hawk, and he knows (F#m7)just where we’re com (E)ing It’s in dust ri al, (Em7)work it (A9)un der ground.
Get down, get down get down.
(B)Un der ground,
(C#7)un der ground,
(E7)ooh.
(CN.C.)Ev ’ry thing’s hea vy un der ground.
You been kicked ar ound, did life bring you (E7)down here?
(B)Ev ’ry thing’s hap py un der (Amaj7)ground.
We can be hap py, we can be hap py, we can be hap py un der (B)ground.
Oh we can, oh we can, oh we can, be...
(CN.C.)Ev ’ry thing’s hea vy!
You’ve been kicked a round, did life bring you (E7)down here?
Ev ’ry thing’s hea vy un der (Amaj7)ground.
Pa pa!
Oh we can, oh we can, oh we can be...
Oh we can, oh we can, oh we can be...
Underground — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Underground" by Ben Folds Five: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key B, 105 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Underground”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Underground" by Ben Folds Five in?
- The backing track is in B at 105 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 "Underground" 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 "Underground"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Underground", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Underground" 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 "Underground"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Underground"?
- "Underground" was originally performed by Ben Folds Five. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ben Folds Five are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ben Folds Five: "Army", "Army", "Battle Of Who Could Care Less". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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