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I need a (G)dol lar, dol lar, (Dm)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) Well, I need a (G)dol lar, dol lar, (Dm)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) Said, I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (Dm)dol lar is what I need, and if I (Am)share with you my (G)stor y, would you (Dm)share your dol lar with me?
Bad times are (G)com in’ and I (Dm)reap what I don’t sow.
(Hey hey.) Well, let me tell you some thin’, (Dm)all that glit ters ain’t gold.
(Hey hey.) It’s been a long old troub le, (Dm)long old troub le some road, and I’m (Am)look in’ for some (G)bod y, come and (Dm)help me car ry this load.
I need a (G)dol lar, dol lar, (Dm)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) Well, I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (Dm)dol lar is what I need.
Well, I (Am)don’t know if I’m (Dm)walk in’ on sol id ground,
’cause ev ’ry thing a round me (Dm)is fall in’ down.
And all I (Am)want is for some one to help me.
I had a (G)job, but the (Dm)boss man let me go.
(He said:) “I’m sor ry, (G)but I won’t be (Dm)need in’ your help no more.” (I said:) “Please, mis ter (G)boss man, I need this (Dm)job more than you know.” But he (Am)gave me my last (G)pay check and he (Dm)sent me on out the door.
need a (G)dol lar, dol lar, (Dm)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) I need a (G)dol lar, dol lar, (Dm)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (Dm)dol lar is what I need, and if I (Am)share with you my (G)stor y, would you (Dm)share your dol lar with me?
Well, I (Am)don’t know if I’m (Dm)walk in’ on sol id ground,
’cause ev ’ry thing a round me (Dm)is
down.
And all I (Am)want is for some one to help me.
What in (Dm7)the world am I (Em7)gon na do to (Dm7)mor row?
Is (Dm7)there some one with a (Em7)dol lar I could (Dm7)bor row?
Who can help me take a way my sor row?
(CN.C.)May be it’s in side the bot tle, may be it’s in side the bot tle...
I had some (G)good old bud dies, (Dm)names is whis key and wine.
(Hey hey.) And for my (G)good old bud dies, (Dm)I spent my last dime.
(Hey hey.) Now wine is (G)good to me, it (Dm)help me pass the time, and my (Am)good old bud dy, (G)whis key, keep me (Dm)warm er than sun shine.
(Hey (Em)hey.) Your mam ma (G)may have blessed the (Dm)child that’s got his own.
If God has (G)plans for me, I (Dm)hope it ain’t writ in stone.
Be cause I’ve been (G)work in’, work in’ my self down to bone, I (Am)swear on grand pa’s (G)grave, I’ll be (Dm)paid when I come home.
Well, I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (Dm)dol lar is what I need.
(Hey hey.) Said I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (Dm)dol lar that what I need.
(Hey hey.) Well, I need (G)dol lar, dol lar, (Dm)dol lar that what I need, and if I (Am)share with you my (G)stor y, would you (Dm)share your dol lar with me?
Come (Em)on, (Am)share your dol lar with me, go ’head, (Dm)share your dol lar with me.
Come on, (Am)share your dol lar, (G)gim me your dol lar, (Dm)share your dol lar with me, come on, (Am)share your dol lar with me.
I Need A Dollar — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "I Need A Dollar" by Aloe Blacc. 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 A, 96 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “I Need A Dollar”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "I Need A Dollar" 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 "I Need A Dollar".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Need A Dollar" by Aloe Blacc in?
- The backing track is in A 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 "I Need A Dollar" 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 "I Need A Dollar"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Need A Dollar", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I Need A Dollar" 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 "I Need A Dollar"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "I Need A Dollar"?
- "I Need A Dollar" was originally performed by Aloe Blacc. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "I Need A Dollar" 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 "I Need A Dollar" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in A, 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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