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American Pie |
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Voice Guitar Piano | |
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Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
C Major |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
125 |
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MN0039791_U5 |
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Price:
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$5.99
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7 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 22 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"I, being primarily a solo keyboardist/vocalist, find this arrangement is excellent! The c..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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A long, long time ago I can still remember how that music used to make me smile And I knew if I had my chance that I could make those people dance and maybe they'd be happy for a while. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Don McLean |
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7 |
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Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar Piano | |
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Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
C Major |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Available Keys: |
G Major (Orig), A Major (+2), Bb Major (+3), C Major (+5), D Major (-5), Eb Major (-4), F Major (-2), Ab Major (+1) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0039791_U5 |
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Tempo: |
In a moderate tempo |
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Metronome: |
q = 125 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, American Pie
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Date: |
1971 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0039791_U5 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
A long, long time ago I can still remember how that music used to make me smile And I knew if I had my chance that I could make those people dance and maybe they'd be happy for a while. |
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From the Book: |
American Pie / Don McLean |
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Reviews
Displaying the top 10 out of 14 reviews for "American Pie"I, being primarily a solo keyboardist/vocalist, find this arrangement is excellent! The clarity of the passages, from the intro to the end, make it easy to "cover all the bases" and give a performance that is expressive, vibrant, and accurate.
Falconsings
What I like about musicnotes is that I can change the key to compensate for my vocal or instrument preferences.
AntonioOSanchez
I like the arrangement. If you want to do this as a solo it works quite well.
Paul_M_Young
I am an intermediate level guitar player and this is so easy and fun to play.
LeeAnnHoffman
Good for intermediate to advanced pianists and vocalists. Beginner guitar if youre playing by the chords. Overall great piece!
coRookie1
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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 “American Pie” is in C major. The originally published key is G 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 “American Pie” 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 “American Pie” is written for voice, guitar and piano, 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 “American Pie” available for other instruments?
Yes. “American Pie” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “American Pie” 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
“American Pie” by Don McLean is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It includes 7 pages of music. It's scored in C major. Transposition into 7 other keys is available.
It's marked in a moderate tempo, at about 125 BPM. It's written for Voice, Guitar and Piano. Contains complete lyrics. Its style is Folk-Rock.
There are 48 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 22 ratings. One customer writes: “I, being primarily a solo keyboardist/vocalist, find this arrangement is excellent! The clarity of the passages, from the intro to the end, make it easy to…”
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