(F)Naught y boys in nas ty schools, head (Ab)mas ter’s kids break ing lots all rules, (Bb)hav ing fun and play ing fools, (B)smash ing up the (Bb)wood work (Ab)tools.
(F)All the teach ers in the pub, (Ab)pass ing round the read y rub (Bb)try ing not to think of when the (B)lunch time bell with will (Bb)ring a (Ab)gain.
(Bb)Oh what fun we (Bbm)had, but (F)did it real ly (Fm)turn out bad?
(Bb)All I learnt at (Bbm)school was (C)how to bend (B)not (C)break the (CN.C.)rule.
(Bb)Oh what fun we (Bbm)had, but (F)at the time it (Fm)seemed so bad.
(Bb)Try ing diff erent (Bbm)ways to (C)make a diff erence (B)to.
(Bb)The (Ab)head (F)mas ter’s had e nough to day, head (Ab)all the smells have gone lots a way.
(Bb)Gone to fight with next door’s school, (B)ev ’ry term that (Bb)is the (Ab)rule.
(F)Sits a lone and bends his cane, (Ab)pull same old back sides a gain, (Bb)all the small ones tell tall tales, back (B)walk ing home with and (Bb)squash ing (Ab)snails.
(Bb)Oh what fun we (Bbm)had, but (F)did it real ly (Fm)turn out bad?
(Bb)All I learnt at (Bbm)school was (C)how to bend (B)not (C)break the (CN.C.)rule.
(Bb)Oh what fun we (Bbm)had, but (F)at the time it (Fm)seemed so bad.
(Bb)Try ing diff erent (Bbm)ways to (C)make a diff erence (B)to.
(Bb)The (Ab)head (C)make a diff erence to (C#)the (Dm)days.
(F)Bag gy trou sers, (Ab)bag gy trou sers, (Bb)bag gy trou sers.
(F)Bag gy trou sers, (Ab)bag gy trou sers, (Bb)bag gy trou sers.
Baggy Trousers — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Baggy Trousers" by Madness. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Bb, 128 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Baggy Trousers”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Baggy Trousers" by Madness in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 128 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 "Baggy Trousers" 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 "Baggy Trousers"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Baggy Trousers", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Baggy Trousers" 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 "Baggy Trousers"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Baggy Trousers"?
- "Baggy Trousers" was originally performed by Madness. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Madness are available?
- Other accompaniments by Madness: "It Must Be Love", "Mr Apples", "Our House". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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