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They (Gm)call me the wild (Cm)rose,
but my (Bb)name was E li sa (D)Day.
Why they (Gm)call me it, I do not (Cm)know
for my name was E (F5)li sa (Gm)Day.
From the first day I saw her I knew (Bb)she was the one as she (Cm)stared in my eyes and (D)smiled,
for her (Gm)lips were the col our of the (Bb)ro ses
that (Cm)grew down the riv er all (D)blood y and wild.
When he (Gm)knocked on my door and (Bb)en tered the room, my (Cm)tremb ling sub si ded in (D)his sure em brace, he would (Gm)be the first man and (Bb)with a care ful hand, he (Cm)wiped at the tears that (D)ran down my face.
They (Gm)call me the wild (Cm)rose,
but my (Bb)name was E li sa (D)Day.
Why they (Gm)call me it, I do not (Cm)know
for my name was E (F5)li sa (Gm)Day.
From the first day I saw her I knew (Bb)she was the one as she (Cm)stared in my eyes and (D)smiled,
for her (Gm)lips were the col our of the (Bb)ro ses
that (Cm)grew down the riv er all (D)blood y and wild.
When he (Gm)knocked on my door and (Bb)en tered the room, my (Cm)tremb ling sub si ded in (D)his sure em brace, he would (Gm)be the first man and (Bb)with a care ful hand, he (Cm)wiped at the tears that (D)ran down my face.
They
They (Gm)Day.
My name was E (F5)li sa (Gm)Day.
For my name was E (F5)li sa (Gm)Day.
Where The Wild Roses Grow โ Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Where The Wild Roses Grow" by Nick Cave as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb โ sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 84 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range โ the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About โWhere The Wild Roses Growโ
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Where The Wild Roses Grow" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes โ both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, 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 "Where The Wild Roses Grow" by Nick Cave in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 84 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Where The Wild Roses Grow" with this accompaniment?
- Yes โ 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 "Where The Wild Roses Grow"?
- Effectively yes โ it's the piano-only backing for "Where The Wild Roses Grow", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Where The Wild Roses Grow" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work โ the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Where The Wild Roses Grow"?
- Yes โ registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Where The Wild Roses Grow"?
- "Where The Wild Roses Grow" was originally performed by Nick Cave. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Nick Cave are available?
- Other accompaniments by Nick Cave: "Into My Arms", "The Ship Song". 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 โ both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols โ but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Where The Wild Roses Grow" 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 โ 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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