Where The Wild Roses Grow

by Nick Cave
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Lyrics

They (Gm)call me the wild (Cm)rose,

but my (Bb)name was E li sa (D)Day.

Why they (Gm)call me it, I do not (Cm)know

for my name was E (F5)li sa (Gm)Day.

From the first day I saw her I knew (Bb)she was the one as she (Cm)stared in my eyes and (D)smiled,

for her (Gm)lips were the col our of the (Bb)ro ses

that (Cm)grew down the riv er all (D)blood y and wild.

When he (Gm)knocked on my door and (Bb)en tered the room, my (Cm)tremb ling sub si ded in (D)his sure em brace, he would (Gm)be the first man and (Bb)with a care ful hand, he (Cm)wiped at the tears that (D)ran down my face.

They (Gm)call me the wild (Cm)rose,

but my (Bb)name was E li sa (D)Day.

Why they (Gm)call me it, I do not (Cm)know

for my name was E (F5)li sa (Gm)Day.

From the first day I saw her I knew (Bb)she was the one as she (Cm)stared in my eyes and (D)smiled,

for her (Gm)lips were the col our of the (Bb)ro ses

that (Cm)grew down the riv er all (D)blood y and wild.

When he (Gm)knocked on my door and (Bb)en tered the room, my (Cm)tremb ling sub si ded in (D)his sure em brace, he would (Gm)be the first man and (Bb)with a care ful hand, he (Cm)wiped at the tears that (D)ran down my face.

They

They (Gm)Day.

My name was E (F5)li sa (Gm)Day.

For my name was E (F5)li sa (Gm)Day.

Where The Wild Roses Grow โ€” Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Where The Wild Roses Grow" by Nick Cave. 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 Eb, 84 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range โ€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About โ€œWhere The Wild Roses Growโ€

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Where The Wild Roses Grow" 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 โ€” especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Where The Wild Roses Grow".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Where The Wild Roses Grow" by Nick Cave in?
The backing track is in Eb at 84 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Where The Wild Roses Grow" with this accompaniment?
Yes โ€” 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 "Where The Wild Roses Grow"?
Effectively yes โ€” it's the piano-only backing for "Where The Wild Roses Grow", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Where The Wild Roses Grow" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work โ€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Where The Wild Roses Grow"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Where The Wild Roses Grow"?
"Where The Wild Roses Grow" was originally performed by Nick Cave. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Nick Cave are available?
Other accompaniments by Nick Cave: "Into My Arms", "The Ship Song". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Where The Wild Roses Grow" as a backing track?
Just press play โ€” 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 "Where The Wild Roses Grow" to fit my voice?
Yes โ€” the original is in Eb, 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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