Other arrangements of Oscar Wilde Gets Out
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(Am)Free dom for the scape goat leav ing Read ing Gaol.
(Am)Rheu my eyes just pierced his heart like cru ci fix ion nails.
(Am)Shak ing fists and ra zors gleamed, you nev er stood a (D)chance.
When the (Am)ink ran (G)red on (Bb)Fleet (F)Street you (E7)turned your eyes to (Am)France.
Hum (Am)bled far from Dub lin, chased a cross the waves,
your (Am)bit ing wit still sharp e nough to slice through ev ’ry page.
(Am)Des ti tute and beat en by the (D)sy stem of the crown,
the (Am)bit ter pill you (Bb)swal (F)lowed tas ted (E7)sweet er go ing down.
And (Dm)look ing back on the great in diff (Am7)’rence,
(Dm)look ing back at the lime stone walls,
(Bb)think ing how beau ty de (Am9)ceived you,
(Dm)know ing how love fools (D#dim)us all.
A gol (Am)den boy in vel ve teen lan ded in New York,
the (Am)past was so se duc tive when they paid to hear you talk.
(Am)Bac ca rat cham pagne flutes, to (D)bac co from Vir gi
(Am)long be fore the (Bb)lords (F)and law brand ed (E7)Os car Wilde a sin -
cold bleak win (Am7)ter,
on those long dark days,
(Bb)felt like the head of John the (Am9)Bapt ist
(Dm)in the arms of Sa (D#dim)lo me.
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(Am7)Don’t turn a round it’s a white gull scream ing.
(D)Don’t cry out loud you nev er know who’s list ’ning.
You’ve (F)seen it all the (C)ex iled Un for gi ven.
From the state ly homes of En gland to her pri sons.
And (Am7)look ing back at the hard ened li fers, (D)look ing back on the wretch ed poor, (F)think ing may be (C)they were my sa viors.
Strange to think I’ll miss them all.
(Bb)Strange to think I’ll (Bb)miss them (Am7)all.
And (Dm)look ing back (E)on the great in diff 'rence,
(Dm)look ing back at the lime stone walls,
(Bb)thin king how beau ty de (Am7)ceived you,
(Dm)know ing how love fools (D#dim)us all.
Oscar Wilde Gets Out — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" by Elton John. 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, 90 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 “Oscar Wilde Gets Out”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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 "Oscar Wilde Gets Out".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" by Elton John in?
- The backing track is in A at 90 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 "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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 "Oscar Wilde Gets Out"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Oscar Wilde Gets Out", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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 "Oscar Wilde Gets Out"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Oscar Wilde Gets Out"?
- "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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 "Oscar Wilde Gets Out" 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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