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I'd Rather Be Sailing
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- Contains complete lyrics
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I'd Rather Be Sailing |
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Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
A3-Gb5 |
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Scoring: |
Singer Pro Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Transposed Key: |
G Major |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
72 |
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MN0047787_U2 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
7 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 4 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"A Fantastic arrangment of a great song."
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Lyrics Begin:
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I'd rather be sailing, yes, I would, on an open sea. |
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Arrangement Details
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From: |
A New Brain |
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Pages: |
7 |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
A3-Gb5 |
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Scorings: |
Singer Pro Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Transposed Key: |
G Major |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Available Keys: |
F Major (Orig), A Major (+4), Bb Major (+5), C Major (+7), D Major (-3), Eb Major (-2), E Major (-1), G Major (+2) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0047787_U2 |
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Tempo: |
Slowly |
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Metronome: |
h = 72 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, I'd Rather Be Sailing
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Date: |
1998 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0047787_U2 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I'd rather be sailing, yes, I would, on an open sea. |
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From the Book: |
A New Brain: Vocal Selections |
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Reviews
Displaying all reviews (4)Got this for my friend for a secret Santa. He loved it.
Allison_Reed
Definitely a great audition-style song for my vocal range. Overall excellent piece.
Brady_
Publishing administered by: Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “I'd Rather Be Sailing” is in G major. The originally published key is F major. You can also purchase it in 7 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/chords score for “I'd Rather Be Sailing” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “I'd Rather Be Sailing” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “I'd Rather Be Sailing” available for other instruments?
Yes. “I'd Rather Be Sailing” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I'd Rather Be Sailing” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “I'd Rather Be Sailing” from A New Brain is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by William Finn. This edition includes 7 pages of music. This arrangement is in G major.
It can be transposed into 7 alternate keys. It's marked slowly, at about 72 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Piano. Contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Show/Broadway style category. It holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 4 ratings. A verified buyer says: “Definitely a great audition-style song for my vocal range. Overall excellent piece.”
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