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Pity the Child
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Each additional print is $4.99
- Contains complete lyrics
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Pity the Child |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
Bb3-Db6 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
F Major |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
66 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0078621_D5 |
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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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9 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 56 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"This is probably the most difficult piece Ive ever attempted to sing. Seriously. Its a gre..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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When I was nine I learned survival, taught myself not to care, |
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Arrangement Details
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From: |
Chess |
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Pages: |
9 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
Bb3-Db6 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
F Major |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Available Keys: |
Bb Major (Orig), A Major (-1), C Major (-10), D Major (-8), Eb Major (-7), F Major (-5), G Major (-3), Ab Major (-2) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0078621_D5 |
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Tempo: |
Slow rock ballad |
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Metronome: |
q = 66 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Pity the Child
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Date: |
1984 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0078621_D5 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When I was nine I learned survival, taught myself not to care, |
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From the Book: |
Selections From Chess |
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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 “Pity the Child” is in F major. The originally published key is Bb major. You can also purchase it in 7 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 “Pity the Child” 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 “Pity the Child” 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 “Pity the Child” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Pity the Child” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Pity the Child” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4, also known as common time. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
This digital sheet music edition of “Pity the Child” from Chess is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Bjorn Ulvaeus. This edition is 9 pages long. This edition is in F major.
7 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo marking is slow rock ballad, around 66 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Show/Broadway on Musicnotes. Based on 56 ratings, it averages 5.0 out of 5. From a customer review: “This is probably the most difficult piece Ive ever attempted to sing. Seriously. Its a great song with potential for excellent display of ones acting…”
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