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(Bb)(Mm.)
(Bb)(Mm.)
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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Work Song" by Hozier as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 60 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 — 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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Work Song" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — 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 "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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Work Song" 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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