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When I Was a Boy
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
- Contains complete lyrics
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When I Was a Boy |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
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C4-C6 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
80 |
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MN0157720 |
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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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4 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 15 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Well written and accurate, if only for piano with guitar chords included, maybe as this is..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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When I was a boy, I had a dream all about the things I'd like to be. |
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Arrangement Details
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Electric Light Orchestra |
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4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-C6 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Available Keys: |
C Major (Orig), A Major (-3), Bb Major (-2), F Major (-7), G Major (-5) |
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MN0157720 |
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Tempo: |
Medium rock ballad |
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q = 80 |
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4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, When I Was a Boy
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Date: |
2015 |
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Publisher: |
EMI Music Publishing |
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Product #: |
MN0157720 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When I was a boy, I had a dream all about the things I'd like to be. |
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MN0157720 |
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Publishing administered by: EMI Music Publishing
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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 “When I Was a Boy” is in C major. You can also purchase it in 4 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 “When I Was a Boy” 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 “When I Was a Boy” 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.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“When I Was a Boy” by Electric Light Orchestra is offered as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. It has also been performed by Jeff Lynne's ELO. The original music is by Jeff Lynne. The arrangement spans 4 pages.
It's scored in C major. Transposition into 4 other keys is available. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It was featured on Jeff Lynne's ELO - Alone in the Universe. Customers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 15 ratings. One customer writes: “Well written and accurate, if only for piano with guitar chords included, maybe as this is a guitar piece, the guitar tab could have been useful. Using the…”
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