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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 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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Underground" by Ben Folds Five as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 105 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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.
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About “Underground”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Underground" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, 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 "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", "Battle Of Who Could Care Less", "Brick". 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 B, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Underground" 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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