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Motherless Child
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Notation:
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Guitar TAB |
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Instruments:
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Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 |
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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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5 |
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Product #:
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MN0061186 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Motherless Child |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 | |
Vocal Range: |
B3-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
B Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
156 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0061186 |
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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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5 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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If I mistreat you girl, |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Eric Clapton |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 | |
Vocal Range: |
B3-E5 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
B Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0061186 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately fast |
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Metronome: |
q = 156 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Guitar TAB |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Motherless Child
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Date: |
1994 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0061186 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
If I mistreat you girl, |
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From the Album: |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “Motherless Child” is in B 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 guitar TAB score for “Motherless Child” 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 guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “Motherless Child” is written for voice, guitar 1, guitar 2 and guitar 3. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, 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 “Motherless Child” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Motherless Child” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Motherless Child” 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
“Motherless Child” by Eric Clapton is available as a guitar TAB arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Carl Radle. It includes 5 pages of music.
The original key is B major. The tempo is moderately fast, at around 156 BPM. It's written for Voice, Guitar 1, Guitar 2 and Guitar 3.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Its style is British Blues. Musicnotes offers 4 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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