I fell a (Gm)sleep
(C7)down by the (F)stream,
and there I (Gm)had
the (C)strang est (F)dream.
Down by (F)Bren nan’s
Glen there (Dm)grows
a bri ar and a (F)rose.
There’s a tree in the (C)fo rest,
but I don’t know (F)where,
I built a (F)nest out (Gm)of your (C)hair.
And climb ing (C7sus4)up
(F)in to the (Bb)air
a bri ar (C7)and a (F)rose.
I don’t know (Am)how long
it has (G)been
but I was (Am)born
in (D7)Bren nan’s (G)Glen.
And near the (G)end of (B)spring there (Em)grows
a bri ar (D11)and a (G)rose.
I picked the (D)rose one ear ly (G)morn,
I pricked my (G)fin ger (Am)on a (D7)thorn.
They’d grown so (D7sus4)close (D7)their (G)wind ing (C)wove,
the bri ar (D7)and the (G)rose
I tried to (Am)tear them
both a (G)part,
I felt a (Am)bul let (D7)in my (G)heart.
All dressed (G)up in (B)spring’s new (Em)clothes
the bri ar (D11)and the (G)rose.
And when I’m (D)bu ried
in my (G)grave,
tell me (G)so I will (D7sus4)know.
Your (G)tears will (D)fall
to make them (C)grow,
the bri ar (D7)and the (G)rose.
And when I’m (D)bu ried
in my (G)grave,
tell me (G)so I will (D7sus4)know.
Your (G)tears will (D)fall
to make them (C)grow,
the bri ar (D7)and the (G)rose.
(G)rose.
Your tears will (D)fall
(G)to make them (C)grow, the bri (G)ar (Dsus4)and (D7)the (G)rose.
The Briar And The Rose — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Briar And The Rose" by Tom Waits. 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, 80 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 “The Briar And The Rose”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Briar And The Rose" by Tom Waits in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 80 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 "The Briar And The Rose" 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 "The Briar And The Rose"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Briar And The Rose", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Briar And The Rose" 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 "The Briar And The Rose"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Briar And The Rose"?
- "The Briar And The Rose" was originally performed by Tom Waits. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Tom Waits are available?
- Other accompaniments by Tom Waits: "Jersey Girl", "(Looking For) The Heart Of Saturday Night", "Martha". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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