- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Sweet Sixteen |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
12/8 |
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BPM: |
84 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0103145 |
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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: |
5 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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When I first met you, baby, baby, you were just sweet sixteen. |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1967 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0103145 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When I first met you, baby, baby, you were just sweet sixteen. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
The Best of B.B. King |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Sweet Sixteen” is in C 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 piano/vocal/guitar score for “Sweet Sixteen” 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/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Sweet Sixteen” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 12/8.

About This Arrangement
“Sweet Sixteen” by B.B. King is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Joe Bihari. It runs 5 pages.
The original published key is C major. The tempo marking is moderately slow, around 84 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar.
This edition contains complete lyrics. Its style is Blues. This song is available in 2 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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