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All I Could Do Was Cry
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- Contains complete lyrics
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All I Could Do Was Cry |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
Ab4-Db6 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
Eb Major |
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Original Published Key: |
Ab Major |
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Time Signature: |
6/8 |
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BPM: |
62 |
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Product #:
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MN0081202_D5 |
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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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6 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 1 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"I love this song and the music was perfect."
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Lyrics Begin:
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I heard church bells ringing. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Etta James |
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Pages: |
6 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
Ab4-Db6 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
Eb Major |
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Original Published Key: |
Ab Major |
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Available Keys: |
Ab Major (Orig), A Major (-11), Bb Major (-10), C Major (-8), D Major (-6), Eb Major (-5), F Major (-3), G Major (-1) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0081202_D5 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately slow, in 2 |
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Metronome: |
q. = 62 |
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Time Signature: |
6/8 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, All I Could Do Was Cry
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Date: |
1959 |
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Publisher: |
EMI Music Publishing |
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MN0081202_D5 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I heard church bells ringing. |
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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 “All I Could Do Was Cry” is in Eb major. The originally published key is Ab 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 “All I Could Do Was Cry” 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 “All I Could Do Was Cry” 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 “All I Could Do Was Cry” available for other instruments?
Yes. “All I Could Do Was Cry” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “All I Could Do Was Cry” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 6/8.
About This Arrangement
“All I Could Do Was Cry” by Etta James is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Roquel Davis, Gwen Gordy Fuqua and Berry Gordy. It includes 6 pages of music. It's written in Eb major.
It's available in 7 additional keys for transposition. The tempo is moderately slow, in 2, at around 62 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Blues. It has an average customer rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 1 rating. One reviewer notes: “I love this song and the music was perfect.”
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