Eternal Life

by Jeff Buckley
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Lyrics

E ter nal life is now on (F)my (A5)trail.

Got my (C)red glit ter cof fin, man,

just need a one (F)last nail.

While (C)all these ug ly gen tle men (G)play out their fool (F)ish games.

There’s a (C)flam ing red ho ri zon that screams (F)our (A5)names.

And as your fan ta sies are bro ken in two, did you (Em7)real ly think this (D(add11)/A)bloo dy road would (Em7)pave the way for you?

You bet ter (D)turn a round and blow your kiss, hel (A)lo to life e ter nal, (E5)an

gel.

Ra cist ’ry man, what (F)have (A5)done?

Man, you’ve a kill (G)er of your un born

Oh, crown my fear, your (G)king at the (F)of a gun.

(C)All I want to do is love (F)ev (A5)one.

And as your fan ta sies are bro ken in two, did you (Em7)real ly think this (D(add11)/A)bloo dy road would (Em7)pave the way for you?

You bet ter (D)turn a round and blow your kiss, hel (A)lo to life e ter nal, (E5)an

gel.

(D)turn a round and blow your kiss, hel lo to life e ter nal.

(C#m)Oh.

(F#)Woah.

Yeah,

yay ee.

Ah, wo ah, oh.

Ah, ho ho, oh, ha ha.

(C#dim)There’s

no

(C)time

for

(F#7)ha tred; on ly (F)ques tions:

What is (B7)love?

Where is (A7)hap pi ness?

What is life?

Where is (F)pe ace?

When will I find the strength to (E5(add11))bring me re lease?

(A)an

gel,

(Em)yeah,

an gel.

Eternal Life — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Eternal Life" by Jeff Buckley. 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 D, 96 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Eternal Life”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Eternal Life" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Eternal Life".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Eternal Life" by Jeff Buckley in?
The backing track is in D at 96 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 "Eternal Life" 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 "Eternal Life"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Eternal Life", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Eternal Life" 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 "Eternal Life"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Eternal Life"?
"Eternal Life" was originally performed by Jeff Buckley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Jeff Buckley are available?
Other accompaniments by Jeff Buckley: "Dream Brother", "Last Goodbye", "Lover, You Should've Come Over". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Eternal Life" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Eternal Life" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in D, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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