What key is the piano accompaniment for "Beat The Clock" by Sparks in?

The backing track is in C at 125 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 "Beat The Clock" 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 "Beat The Clock"?

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

Can I use "Beat The Clock" 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 "Beat The Clock"?

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

Who wrote "Beat The Clock"?

"Beat The Clock" was originally performed by Sparks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Sparks are available?

Other accompaniments by Sparks: "Amateur Hour", "Hippopotamus", "Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

(You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)

(You got ta

When (G)I was born a lit tle (F)pre ma ture, (You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) (G)mom just could n’t take no more.

(You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) I (G)had no time to learn to cry, good bye, Ma ma, got to fly.

(G)Bye, bye, bye, bye, (F)b b bye.

(You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)

(You got ta beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)

(G)En tered school when (F)I was two, (You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) (G)P H D’d that (F)af ter noon, (You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) (G)nev er en tered (F)a ny sports, (G)did n’t look too (F)good in shorts.

(G)Got div orced when I was four.

(You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)

Well, (Am)I’ve seen ev ’ry thing there is, (Dm)I’ve done ev ’ry thing there is, (G)I’ve met ev ’ry one but Liz, (C)now I’ve e ven met ol’ Liz.

(Am)No time for re la tion ships, (Dm)skip the fore play, let ’er rip.

You got ta (G)beat the clock,

you got ta (G)beat the clock,

you got ta (Em7)beat the clock,

you got ta (G)beat the clock.

(You got ta beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.

You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)

(You got ta (C)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)

(You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.

You got ta beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)

(You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)

(You got ta

(Bb)I did lots of (Ab)tra vel ling, (You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) (Bb)parts of me un (Ab)ra vel ling, (You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) the (Bb)ar my then re (Ab)ject ed me, (Bb)said I had (Ab)two flat feet, (Bb)wore them out when (Ab)I was three.

(You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.

You got ta beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)

(Bb)Too bad there ain’t (Ab)ten of you, (You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.) well, (Bb)then I’d show you (Ab)what I do, (You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock) and (Bb)I could cheat on (Ab)five of you (Bb)and be faith ful (Ab)to you too, (Bb)but there’s on ly (Ab)one of you.

(You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.)

Well, (Cm)I’ve seen ev ’ry thing there is, (Fm)I’ve done ev ’ry thing there is, (Bb)I’ve met ev ’ry one but Liz, (Eb)now I’ve e ven met ol’ Liz.

(Cm)No time for re la tion ships, (Fm)skip the fore play, let ’er rip.

You got ta (Bb)beat the clock, you got ta (Bb)beat the clock, you got ta (Gm7)beat the clock, you got ta (Bb)beat the clock.

(You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.

You got ta (Eb)beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.

You got ta beat the clock, you got ta beat the clock.

You got ta (CN.C.)beat the clock.)

Beat The Clock — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Beat The Clock" by Sparks. 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 C, 125 BPM.

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

Fall Down Lead Sheet

About “Beat The Clock”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Beat The Clock" by Sparks in?: The backing track is in C at 125 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 "Beat The Clock" 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 "Beat The Clock"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Beat The Clock", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Beat The Clock" 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 "Beat The Clock"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Beat The Clock"?: "Beat The Clock" was originally performed by Sparks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Sparks are available?: Other accompaniments by Sparks: "Amateur Hour", "Hippopotamus", "Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.