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I (Am)begged my land lord for some (Fmaj7)more time.
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I (G)can’t get a life if my (E)heart’s not in it.
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The Importance Of Being Idle — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Importance Of Being Idle" by Oasis. 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 C, 110 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 Importance Of Being Idle”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Importance Of Being Idle" by Oasis in?
- The backing track is in C at 110 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 Importance Of Being Idle" 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 Importance Of Being Idle"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Importance Of Being Idle", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Importance Of Being Idle" 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 Importance Of Being Idle"?
- 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 Importance Of Being Idle"?
- "The Importance Of Being Idle" was originally performed by Oasis. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Oasis are available?
- Other accompaniments by Oasis: "Champagne Supernova", "Half The World Away", "She's Electric". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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