Junker's Blues

by Hugh Laurie
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Lyrics

Some (Eb)peo ple

call me a junk (Eb7)er.

Say I’m (Ab)load ed

out of my (Abm)mind.

But I (Eb)just feel

(C7)hap py.

I feel (Bb7)good all the (Eb)time.

Some (Eb)say I use a need le whis ky,

and (Ab)some say I

sniff co (Abm)caine.

That’s the (Eb)best Just damn give feel me (C7)ing my reef er,

that I I’ve wan na get (Bb7)ev high er a seen.

gain.

So it’s (Eb)good bye, good bye to le whis ky,

it’s (Ab)so say long

to gin.

(Abm)caine.

That’s the (Eb)best Just damn give feel me (C7)ing my reef er,

that I I’ve wan na get (Bb7)ev high er a seen.

gain.

So it’s

(Eb)good bye, good bye to le whis ky,

it’s (Ab)so say long

to gin.

(Abm)caine.

That’s the (Eb)best Just damn give feel me (C7)ing my reef er,

that I I’ve wan na get (Bb7)ev high er a seen.

gain.

So it’s

Well, some they crave

for chick en.

Some fel las crave

for (Eb7)steak.

But I’ll be hap py, oh,

so hap py with a (Bb7)slice of my yel low cake.

Some (Eb)peo ple

call me a junk (Eb7)er.

Say I’m (Ab)load ed

all the time.

But I (Eb)just feel

(C7)hap py.

I feel good all the (Eb)time.

Junker's Blues — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Junker's Blues" by Hugh Laurie. 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 Ab, 72 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Junker's Blues

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Junker's Blues" by Hugh Laurie in?
The backing track is in Ab 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 "Junker's Blues" 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 "Junker's Blues"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Junker's Blues", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Junker's Blues" 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 "Junker's Blues"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Junker's Blues"?
"Junker's Blues" was originally performed by Hugh Laurie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Hugh Laurie are available?
Other accompaniments by Hugh Laurie: "Careless Love", "Didn't It Rain", "Evenin'". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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