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I Write the Songs
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Each additional print is $2.99
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Leadsheet |
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Voice |
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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2 |
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Product #:
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MN0040935 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- Contains complete lyrics
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
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I Write the Songs |
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Voice | |
Vocal Range: |
B3-F#5 |
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Leadsheet |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
83 |
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MN0040935 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
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2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I've been alive forever, and I wrote the very first song. |
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Arrangement Details
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Barry Manilow |
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2 |
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Instrument: |
Voice | |
Vocal Range: |
B3-F#5 |
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Leadsheet |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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MN0040935 |
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Tempo: |
Slowly |
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Metronome: |
q = 83 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, I Write the Songs
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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MN0040935 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I've been alive forever, and I wrote the very first song. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “I Write the Songs” is in F major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the leadsheet score for “I Write the Songs” 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 leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “I Write the Songs” is written for voice, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “I Write the Songs” available for other instruments?
Yes. “I Write the Songs” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I Write the Songs” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“I Write the Songs” by Barry Manilow is offered as a leadsheet arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Bruce Johnston. The arrangement spans 2 pages. It's scored in F major.
The tempo marking is slowly, around 83 BPM. The scoring is for Voice. This edition contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Pop style category.
This song is available in 48 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It was featured on Barry Manilow/Live.
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