Sweet Transvestite

by Richard O Brien
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Lyrics

How d’ya do I

see you’ve met my

faith ful han dy man,

he’s a lit tle brought down, be cause when you knocked he (A)thought you were the can dy man.

Don’t get strung out

by the way that I look,

don’t judge a book by it’s (E7)cov er,

I’m not much of a man by the light of the day, but the (A7)night I’m one hell of a lov er.

I’m just a (B)sweet tran ves tite,

from (A)Trans sex ual

Tran syl van i a.

Let me show you round may be, play you a sound you (A7)look like you’re both pret ty (E7)groo vy, but if you want some thing vis ual that’s not too a bys mal, we could take in an old Steve Reeves (E7)mo vie.

How d’ya do I

see you’ve met my

faith ful han dy man,

he’s a lit tle brought down, be cause when you knocked he (A)thought you were the can dy man.

Don’t get strung out

by the way that I look,

don’t judge a book by it’s (E7)cov er,

I’m not much of a man by the light of the day, but the (A7)night I’m one hell of a lov er.

I’m just a (B)sweet tran ves tite,

from (A)Trans sex ual

Tran syl van i a.

Let me show you round may be, play you a sound you (A7)look like you’re both pret ty (E7)groo vy, but if you want some thing vis ual that’s not too a bys mal, we could take in an old Steve Reeves (E7)mo vie.

(E7)ten sion.

I’m just a (B)sweet trans ves tite

from (A)Trans sex ual,

Tran syl van i a.

I’m just a (B)sweet trans ves tite,

from (A)Trans sex ual

Tran syl van i a.

Sweet Transvestite — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Sweet Transvestite" by Richard O Brien. 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 E, 104 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Sweet Transvestite”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Sweet Transvestite" 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 "Sweet Transvestite".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sweet Transvestite" by Richard O Brien in?
The backing track is in E at 104 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 "Sweet Transvestite" 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 "Sweet Transvestite"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sweet Transvestite", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Sweet Transvestite" 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 "Sweet Transvestite"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Sweet Transvestite"?
"Sweet Transvestite" was originally performed by Richard O Brien. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Sweet Transvestite" 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 "Sweet Transvestite" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in E, 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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