The Longest Time
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“The Longest Time” by Billy Joel is offered as an audition cut - short arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The arrangement spans 2 pages. It's scored in Bb major.
6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo marking is doo wop style, around 84 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar.
This edition contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Doo-Wop on Musicnotes. This song is available in 40 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
- Arrangement
- Audition Cut - Short
- Composer
- Billy Joel
- Lyricist
- Billy Joel
- Product #
- MN0177016
- Pages
- 2 Pages
- Vocal Range
-
Voice:
- Publisher
- Universal Music Publishing Group
- Date
- 1983
- Tempo
- doo wop style
- Metronome
- h = 84
- Original Published Key
- Bb Major
- Time Signature
- 2/2
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The audition cut - short edition of “The Longest Time” is in Bb major. You can also purchase it in 5 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 audition cut - short score for “The Longest Time” 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 audition cut - short arrangement include?
The audition cut - short arrangement of “The Longest Time” 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.
Is “The Longest Time” available for other instruments?
Yes. “The Longest Time” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The Longest Time” 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.
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