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So (Db)tired try’n’ to see (Ebm)from be hind the red in my (Gb)eyes,
no bet ter ver (Ebm)sion of me I (Fm)could pre tend (Gb)to be to night.
Soul deep (Ebm)in the swill (Fm)with the most (Gb)fa mi liar of swine,
for (Ebm)rea sons wretch (Gb)ed and (Db)di vine.
She blows (Ebm)out ta no where, a ro man can dle of the wild,
laugh ing her way (Fm)through my (Gb)fee ble dis guise.
No oth er ver (Ebm)sion of me (Fm)I would ra (Gb)ther be to night,
and (Ebm)Lord, she found (Gb)me just (Db)in time.
’Cause with my mid youth cri sis all (Gm)said and done, I need to be (Cb)youth ful ly felt, ’cause, God I nev er (C)felt young.
She’s gon (Ebm)na save me, call (Gb)me ba by, run her hands through my hair,
she’ll know (Ebm)me cra (Fm7)zy, soothe (Gb)me dai ly, but bet ter yet she would n’t care.
We’ll steal (Ab)a Lex (Fm7)us, be (Gb)de tec tives, ride ’round pick ing up clues,
we’ll name (Ebm)our child (Fm7)ren Jack ie (Gb)and Wil son, (CN.C.)raise ’em on rhy thm and blues.
Lord it’d be great to find a place we could es cape some time,
me and my (Ebm)I sis grow ing black i ri ses in the sun shine.
Ev ’ry
(Fm)dead and bu ried in the yard out side,
we’d sit back and watch the world go by.
Hap py to (F)lie back, watch it burn and rust,
(Cb)we tried the world, good it was n’t (C)for us.
She’s gon (Ebm)na save me, call (Gb)me ba by, run her hands through my hair,
she’ll know (Ebm)me cra (Fm7)zy, soothe (Gb)me dai ly, but bet ter yet she would n’t care.
We’ll steal (Ab)a Lex (Fm7)us, be (Gb)de tec tives, ride ’round pick ing up clues,
we’ll name (Ebm)our child (Fm7)ren Jack ie (Gb)and Wil son, (CN.C.)raise ’em on rhy thm and blues.
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Cut clean (Ebm)from the dream that night (Gb)let my mind re set,
look ing up (Ebm)from a ci ga rette and (Gb)she’s (CN.C.)al read y left.
I start dig ging (Ebm)up the yard (Fm)for what’s left of (Gb)me in our lit tle vig nette,
for what (Ebm)ev er poor soul (Gb)is com (Db)ing next.
Jackie And Wilson — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Jackie And Wilson" by Hozier. 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 Gb, 82 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) 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 “Jackie And Wilson”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Jackie And Wilson" 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 "Jackie And Wilson".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Jackie And Wilson" by Hozier in?
- The backing track is in Gb at 82 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 "Jackie And Wilson" 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 "Jackie And Wilson"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Jackie And Wilson", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Jackie And Wilson" 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 "Jackie And Wilson"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Jackie And Wilson"?
- "Jackie And Wilson" was originally performed by Hozier. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Hozier are available?
- Other accompaniments by Hozier: "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene", "Foreigner's God", "From Eden". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Jackie And Wilson" 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 "Jackie And Wilson" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Gb, 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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