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What Am I Here For
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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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Range:
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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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MN0145962 |
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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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What Am I Here For |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-F#5 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
116 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0145962 |
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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: |
2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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What am I here for, livin' in mis'ry now that you've gone from my heart? |
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Arrangement Details
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Duke Ellington |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-F#5 |
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Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0145962 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate swing |
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Metronome: |
q = 116 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, What Am I Here For
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Date: |
1957 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0145962 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
What am I here for, livin' in mis'ry now that you've gone from my heart? |
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From the Book: |
Club Date Session/Ellington BC |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0145962 |
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From the Book: |
Club Date Session/Ellington BC |
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Publishing administered by: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “What Am I Here For” is in F major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the leadsheet score for “What Am I Here For” 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 “What Am I Here For” 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 “What Am I Here For” available for other instruments?
Yes. “What Am I Here For” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “What Am I Here For” 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
“What Am I Here For” by Duke Ellington is a leadsheet arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It runs 2 pages. The original published key is F major.
The tempo marking is moderate swing, around 116 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and C Instrument. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Jazz style category. This song is available in 10 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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