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Hound Dog
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Hound Dog |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-Eb5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
A Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
80 |
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Product #:
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MN0059962_D3 |
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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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3 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 4 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"We play this very well and older folks get up and clap and dance if they are able. We play..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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You ain't nothin' but a hound dog, cryin' all the time. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Elvis Presley |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-Eb5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
A Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Available Keys: |
C Major (Orig), A Major (-3), Bb Major (-2), D Major (+2), Eb Major (+3), F Major (-7), F# Major (+6), G Major (-5) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0059962_D3 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate |
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Metronome: |
h = 80 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Hound Dog
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Date: |
1956 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0059962_D3 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
You ain't nothin' but a hound dog, cryin' all the time. |
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From the Books: |
Early Rock Elvis Presley Anthology - Boxed Set Elvis Presley Anthology - Volume 1 |
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Reviews
Displaying all reviews (1)We play this very well and older folks get up and clap and dance if they are able. We play some concerts for seniors in senior centers..hoping to bring the joy of music to them. We are volunteers. Bill Lomardi~Our Sound Guy, The head conductor~Louis Rodriguez aka Lejo, Vincent Sica~Lead Singer, Ire Lombardi is a wizz on the violin and me...I play drums! I am drumchick!!
Mona_Radlow
Publishing administered by: Sony/ATV 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 “Hound Dog” is in A major. The originally published key is C 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 “Hound Dog” 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 “Hound Dog” 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 “Hound Dog” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Hound Dog” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Hound Dog” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This edition includes 3 pages of music. This arrangement is in A major.
It can be transposed into 7 alternate keys. The tempo is moderate, at around 80 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
The song appears on Elvis' Golden Records. It holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 4 ratings. A verified buyer says: “We play this very well and older folks get up and clap and dance if they are able. We play some concerts for seniors in senior centers..hoping to bring the joy…”
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