About “You've Got To Pick-a-pocket Or Two”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "You've Got To Pick-a-pocket Or Two" by Lionel Bart in?

The backing track is in C at 100 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 "You've Got To Pick-a-pocket Or Two" 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 "You've Got To Pick-a-pocket Or Two"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You've Got To Pick-a-pocket Or Two", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "You've Got To Pick-a-pocket Or Two" 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 "You've Got To Pick-a-pocket Or Two"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "You've Got To Pick-a-pocket Or Two"?

"You've Got To Pick-a-pocket Or Two" was originally performed by Lionel Bart. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Lionel Bart are available?

Other accompaniments by Lionel Bart: "As Long As He Needs Me", "As Long As He Needs Me (from Oliver!)", "It's A Fine Life (from Oliver!)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.