- 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.
Song: |
Almost Blue |
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Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
E3-F4 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Transposed Key: |
C Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
D Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
60 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0154942_D2 |
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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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Pages: |
3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Almost blue, almost doing things we used to do, there's a boy here and he's almost you, almost, all the things that your eyes once promised I see in his too. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Diana Krall |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
E3-F4 |
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Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Transposed Key: |
C Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
D Minor |
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Available Keys: |
D Minor (Orig), A Minor (-5), B Minor (-3), C Minor (-2), E Minor (+2), F# Minor (+4), G Minor (+5) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0154942_D2 |
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Tempo: |
Slow, freely and with expression |
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Metronome: |
q = 60 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1982 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0154942_D2 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Almost blue, almost doing things we used to do, there's a boy here and he's almost you, almost, all the things that your eyes once promised I see in his too. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Almost Blue” is in C minor. The originally published key is D minor. 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 leadsheet score for “Almost Blue” 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 “Almost Blue” 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 “Almost Blue” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Almost Blue” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Almost Blue” 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
“Almost Blue” by Diana Krall is a leadsheet arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Elvis Costello. It runs 3 pages. It's scored in C minor.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo is slow, freely and with expression, at around 60 BPM. It's written for Voice and C Instrument. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Jazz. Musicnotes offers 12 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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