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(CN.C.)1.
ert’s got a quick hand.
He’ll look a round the room.
He won’t tell you his plan.
He’s got a rolled ci gar ette,
’Cause hang ing out his mouth.
He’s a cow boy kid.
Yeah, he found a six shoot er gun
in his dad’s clo set oh, in a box of fun things I don’t e ven know what.
But he’s com ing for you, yeah, he’s com ing for you.
All the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, out run my gun.
All the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, fast er than my bul let.
All the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, out run my gun.
All the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, fast er than my bul let.
(CN.C.)2.
dy works long day.
be com ing home late, yeah, he’s ing home late.
And he’s ing me a sur prise.
’Cause din ner’s in the kitch en and it’s packed in ice.
I’ve wait ed for a long time.
Yeah, the slight of my hand is now quick pull trig ger.
rea son with my ci gar ette,
and say your hair’s on fire, you must have lost your wits,
the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, out run my gun.
All the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, fast er than my bul let.
All the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, out run my gun.
All the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, fast er than my bul let.
(Fm)Run,
r r r (Eb)run, run, run,
r r r r (Fm)run,
r r r (Eb)run,
run, (Bb)r r run, run.
All the oth er kids with the pumped up kicks you’d bet ter run, bet ter run, out run my gun.
All the oth er kids with the pumped up kicks you’d bet ter run, bet ter run, fast er than my bul let.
All the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, out run my gun.
All the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, fast er than my bul let.
All the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, out run my gun.
All the oth er kids with the (Ab)pumped up kicks you’d bet ter (Eb)run, bet ter run, fast er than my bul let.
Pumped Up Kicks — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster The People. 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 Bb, 140 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “Pumped Up Kicks”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Pumped Up Kicks" 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 "Pumped Up Kicks".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster The People in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 140 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 "Pumped Up Kicks" 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 "Pumped Up Kicks"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Pumped Up Kicks", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Pumped Up Kicks" 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 "Pumped Up Kicks"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Pumped Up Kicks"?
- "Pumped Up Kicks" was originally performed by Foster The People. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Pumped Up Kicks" 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 "Pumped Up Kicks" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Bb, 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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