Pencil Full of Lead
Pencil Full of Lead
Paolo Nutini
Pencil Full of Lead is a pop pick by Paolo Nutini, best approached as its own performance. This is a deeper cut for listeners who know Paolo Nutini well. Treat it as a performance piece, not a guaranteed group singalong.
Karaoke fit
- Best voice
- Any Voice
- Best setting
- Family party or mixed ages
- Performance
- Solo
- Availability
- Limited availability
Performance tip
When rehearsing Pencil Full of Lead, establish the character immediately; the roughly 2:26 track leaves little time to build. Rehearse that transition in Pencil Full of Lead before worrying about stage movement.
Should you sing it?
Pencil Full of Lead is worth singing if a lived-in, first-person delivery comes naturally to you. Expect some repeated lines to anchor the arrangement and a dense lyric flow. Plan to carry the verses yourself; this is not rated as a dependable full-room singalong.
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