Goddess On A Hiway

by Mercury Rev
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Lyrics

Well I (F#m)got us on a hi way, I (A)got us in a car, (E)got us go ing fast er than we’ve (F#m)ev er gone be fore.

I (F#m)got us on a hi way I (A)got us in a car, (E)got us go ing fast er than we’ve (F#m)ev er gone be fore.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

When I (D)see your eyes ar rive they ex (E)plode like two bugs on (F#m)glass.

(F#m)Far a bove the o cean, (A)deep un der the sea there’s a (E)ri ver run ning dry (F#m)’cause of you and me.

(F#m)Far a bove the o cean, (A)deep un der the sea there’s a (E)ri ver run ning dry (F#m)’cause of you and me.

(D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

When I (D)see your eyes ar rive they ex (E)plode like two bugs on (F#m)glass.

She’s a god dess on a hi way, a (A)god dess in a car, a (E)god dess go ing fast er than she’s (F#m)ev er gone be fore.

She’s a god dess on a hi way, a (A)god dess in a car, a (E)god dess go ing fast er than she’s (F#m)ev er gone be fore.

And I

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

And I (D)know

it ain’t gon na last.

it ain’t gon na last.

it ain’t gon na last.

It ain’t gon na last.

It ain’t gon na last.

Goddess On A Hiway — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Goddess On A Hiway" by Mercury Rev. 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 F#, 72 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) 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 “Goddess On A Hiway”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Goddess On A Hiway" 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 "Goddess On A Hiway".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Goddess On A Hiway" by Mercury Rev in?
The backing track is in F# at 72 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 "Goddess On A Hiway" 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 "Goddess On A Hiway"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Goddess On A Hiway", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Goddess On A Hiway" 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 "Goddess On A Hiway"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Goddess On A Hiway"?
"Goddess On A Hiway" was originally performed by Mercury Rev. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Goddess On A Hiway" 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 "Goddess On A Hiway" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in F#, 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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