Can I sing over "Work This Body" 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 This Body"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Work This Body", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Work This Body" 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 This Body"?

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 This Body"?

"Work This Body" was originally performed by Walk The Moon. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

It was a (E)strange place and a (Esus4)ten der age, I was (E)just just a a babe mat ter in of (Esus2)school.

‘when’.

Ah, Saw them some (E)roll their eyes at me (Esus4)ev ’ry time that I (E)thought news that I pa per was a (Esus2)cool.

gain.

Well, uh, (E)God knows I was (Esus4)no cho sen one, (E)that just was n’t my (Esus2)prime.

Yeah, it’s (E)just a mat ter of (Esus4)time, hon ey, it’s (E)just a mat ter of (Esus2)time.

And I will (A)work this bo dy, I will (B)burn this flame, oh, in the (A)dead of night and in the (B)pour ing rain.

Yeah, I’m a (A)work a ho lic and I (B)swear, I swear, yeah, (A)one day I will beat you (B)fair and square.

Yeah!

(E)Show me what you (B)got.

(CN.C.)(Yeah)

Work this (E)bo dy on the (B)floor.

(Yeah)

(Just) (E)who do you think you (B)are?

(CN.C.)(Yeah)

Come on, (E)meet me on the (B)court.

Que (B)fe rais (A)tu?

Pu (B)tain, je (Esus4)ne (E)sais pas!

It ain’t (E)no mat ter of (Esus4)‘if’, der hon ey, it’s (E)just just a a babe mat ter in of (Esus2)school.

‘when’.

Ah, Saw them some (E)Sun their day when it’s (Esus4)my ’ry face in the (E)thought news that I pa per was a (Esus2)cool.

gain.

All the (E)rag ma ga zines, (Esus4)black li mou sines, (E)they’ll be get ting in (Esus2)line.

Yeah, it’s (E)just a mat ter of (Esus4)time, hon ey, it’s (E)just a mat ter of (Esus2)time.

And I will (A)work this bo dy, I will (B)burn this flame, oh, in the (A)dead of night and in the (B)pour ing rain.

Yeah, I’m a (A)work a ho lic and I (B)swear, I swear, yeah, (A)one day I will beat you (B)fair and square.

Yeah!

(E)Show me what you (B)got.

(CN.C.)(Yeah)

Work this (E)bo dy on the (B)floor.

(Yeah)

(Just) (E)who do you think you (B)are?

(CN.C.)(Yeah)

Come on, (E)meet me on the (B)court.

Que (B)fe rais (A)tu?

Pu (B)tain, je (Esus4)ne (E)sais pas!

It ain’t Ne vi (B)ent pas (A)pleu rer vers (Bsus4)moi.

And I will (A)work this bo dy, I will (B)burn this flame, oh, in the (A)dead of night and in the (B)pour ing rain.

Yeah, I’m a (A)work a ho lic and I (B)swear, I swear, yeah, (A)one day I will beat you (Bsus4)fair and square.

And (E)I will (A)work this bo dy, I will (B)burn this flame, oh, in the (A)dead of night and in the (B)pour ing rain.

Yeah, I’m a (A)work a ho lic and I (B)swear, I swear, yeah, (A)one day I will beat you (Bsus4)fair and square.

And (E)I will (A)one day I will beat you (B)fair and square.

(CN.C.)Yeah!

Work This Body — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Work This Body" by Walk The Moon: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key E, 134 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Work This Body”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Work This Body" by Walk The Moon in?: The backing track is in E at 134 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 This Body" 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 This Body"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Work This Body", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Work This Body" 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 This Body"?: 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 This Body"?: "Work This Body" was originally performed by Walk The Moon. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.