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Hit ’em with a lit tle Ghet to (Dbmaj9)Gos pel.
Those who wish
to (Fm)fol low me,
My Ghet to (Db)Gos pel.
I (Eb)wel come my hands.
And the (Dbmaj7)red sun (Eb)sinks at last in (Db)to the hills of gold.
And (Bbm7)peace to this young (Ab)war ri or with (Db)out the sound of guns.
If (Fm)I could re col lect be (Eb)fore my (Fm)hood days, I’d sit and re min (Db)isce, think in’ of bliss, (Eb)of the (Fm)good days.
I stop and stare (Eb)at the (Fm)young er, my heart goes (Db)to ’em.
Aids test (Bbm)it was stress that they un der.
And now a days (Eb)things change.
Ev ’ry one’s a (Ab)shamed of the youth, (Eb)’cos the truth look strange.
And for me (Eb)it’s re (Fm)versed, we left them a (Db)world that’s cursed and it hurts.
’Cos an y day they’ll (Eb)push the (Fm)but ton and all good men like Mal colm X and (Eb)Bob by (Fm)Hut ton died for no thin’.
Told ’em they could (Eb)get (Fm)tea ry, the world looks (Db)drea ry when you (Bbm)wipe your eyes, see it clear (Fm)ly.
There’s no need for (Eb)you to fear me.
If you take your (Ab)time to hear me, (Eb)may be you can learn to cheer me.
It ain’t a bout (Eb)black and (Fm)white, ’cos we’re hu man.
I (Db)hope we see the light be fore it’s (Csus4)ru ined.
My Ghet to (Dbmaj9)Gos pel.
Those who wish
to (Fm)fol low me,
My Ghet to (Db)Gos pel.
I (Eb)wel come my hands.
And the (Dbmaj7)red sun (Eb)sinks at last in (Db)to the hills of gold.
And (Bbm7)peace to this young (Ab)war ri or with
Tell me do you (Fm)see that old la dy?
Ain’t (Eb)it sad, (Fm)liv in’ out ta (Db)bags, but she’s glad for (Eb)the lit (Fm)tle things she has?
And o ver there (Eb)there’s a (Fm)la dy, crack got her (Db)cra zy, yet she’s (Bbm)giv ing birth to a ba by.
(Fm)I don’t trip and let it (Eb)fade me.
From out ta the fry ing (Ab)pan we jump in (Eb)to an oth er form of sla very.
E ven now I get (Eb)dis cou (Fm)raged, won der if they (Db)take it all will I (Csus4)still keep (C)the cou rage?
I re fuse to be (Eb)a role (Fm)mo del, I set goals, stay in con (Eb)trol, I (Fm)drink out my own bot tles.
I made mis takes but (Eb)learned from (Fm)ev ’ry one, and when it’s (Db)said and done I (Bbm)bet this bro ther be a bet ter one.
(Fm)If I up set you, don’t stress, ne ver for get (Ab)that God is (Eb)n’t fin ished with me yet.
I feel his hand (Eb)on my (Fm)brain when I write rhymes, (Db)I go blind and let the Lord do (Csus4)his thing.
But am I (Eb)less ho (Fm)ly cos I choose to (Db)puff a blunt and (Eb)drink a (Fm)beer with my ho mies?
Be fore we (Eb)find (Fm)world peace we (Db)got ta find peace and end the (Csus4)war in the streets.
My Ghet to (Db)-out the sound of guns.
Lord, can you (Eb)hear me speak?
You pay the price of be ing (Eb)hell bound!
Ghetto Gospel — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Ghetto Gospel" by Tupac Shakur. 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 Db, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Ghetto Gospel”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Ghetto Gospel" 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 "Ghetto Gospel".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Ghetto Gospel" by Tupac Shakur in?
- The backing track is in Db at 80 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 "Ghetto Gospel" 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 "Ghetto Gospel"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Ghetto Gospel", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Ghetto Gospel" 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 "Ghetto Gospel"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Ghetto Gospel"?
- "Ghetto Gospel" was originally performed by Tupac Shakur. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Ghetto Gospel" 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 "Ghetto Gospel" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Db, 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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