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(Bb)(Mm.)
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Boys, work ing on emp ty,
is (Bb)that the kind of way to face the burn ing heat?
I just think a bout my ba by,
I’m (Bb)so full of love I could bare ly eat.
There’s noth ing swee ter than my ba by,
I’d (Bb)nev er want once from the cher ry tree,
’cause my ba by’s sweet as can (Cm)be, she’d (Bb)give me tooth aches just from kis sing me.
When my time comes a round, lay me gent ly in the cold, dark (Cm)earth,
no grave can (Bb)hold my bod y down, I’ll crawl home to her.
Boys, when my ba by found me,
(Bb)I was three days on a drunk en sin,
woke with her walls a round me,
noth ing in her room but an emp ty crib.
And I was burn ing up a fe ver,
I (Bb)did n’t care much how long I lived,
but I swear I thought I dreamed her,
she nev er asked me once a bout the wrong I did.
When my time comes a round, lay me gent ly in the cold, dark (Cm)earth,
no grave can (Bb)hold my bod y down, I’ll crawl home to her.
When my time comes a round, lay me gent ly in the cold, dark (Cm)earth,
no grave can (Bb)hold my bod y down, I’ll crawl home to her.
My babe would nev er fret none,
a (Bb)bout what my hands and my bod y done,
if the Lord don’t for give me,
I’d (Bb)still have my (CN.C.)ba by and my babe would have me.
When I was kis sing on my ba by, and (Bb)she’d put her love down soft and sweet,
in the low lamp light I was free, (CN.C.)Heav en and Hell were words to me.
Work Song — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Work Song" by Hozier in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Eb, 60 BPM.
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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Work Song”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Work Song" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Work Song" by Hozier in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 60 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 "Work Song" 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 "Work Song"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Work Song", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Work Song" 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 "Work Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Work Song"?
- "Work Song" was originally performed by Hozier. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Hozier are available?
- Other accompaniments by Hozier: "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene", "Foreigner's God", "From Eden". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Work Song" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Work Song by Hozier, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Eb; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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