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Ode to Billy Joe
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
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Scorings:
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Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Instruments:
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Voice C Instrument |
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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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MN0176564 |
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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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Ode to Billy Joe |
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Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-A5 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
122 |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0176564 |
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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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It was the third of June, another sleepy, dusty Delta day. |
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Arrangement Details
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Bobbie Gentry |
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2 |
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Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-A5 |
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Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Available Keys: |
D Major (Orig), A Major (-5), C Major (-2), Eb Major (+1), F Major (+3), G Major (-7) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0176564 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 122 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Ode to Billy Joe
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Date: |
1967 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0176564 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
It was the third of June, another sleepy, dusty Delta day. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Ode to Billy Joe” is in D 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 leadsheet score for “Ode to Billy Joe” 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 “Ode to Billy Joe” is written for voice and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Ode to Billy Joe” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Ode to Billy Joe” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Ode to Billy Joe” 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
“Ode to Billy Joe” by Bobbie Gentry is available as a leadsheet arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It includes 2 pages of music. The original key is D major.
It can be transposed into 5 alternate keys. It's marked moderately, at about 122 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and C Instrument.
Contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Country style category. There are 6 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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