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Backwater Blues
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
- Contains complete lyrics
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Backwater Blues |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
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Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product #:
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MN0121681 |
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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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2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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When it rains five days and the skies turn dark as night, when it rains five days and the skies turn dark as night, then trouble's takin' place in the lowlands at night. |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Backwater Blues
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Date: |
1927 |
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Publisher: |
MPL Communications, Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0121681 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When it rains five days and the skies turn dark as night, when it rains five days and the skies turn dark as night, then trouble's takin' place in the lowlands at night. |
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From the Book: |
The Best Blues Songs Ever |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0121681 |
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The Best Blues Songs Ever |
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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 “Backwater Blues” is in C major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
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 “Backwater Blues” 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 “Backwater Blues” 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 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
This digital sheet music edition of “Backwater Blues” by Bessie Smith is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement available for instant download and printing. This edition is 2 pages long. The published key is C major.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. The tempo marking is moderately slow, around 92 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar.
This edition contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Jazz style category. This song is available in 2 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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