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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Work Song" by Hozier: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”
- Can I sing "Work Song" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Work Song" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Work Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Work Song" by Hozier. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Work Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Work Song" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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