- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
I'd Rather Go Blind |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E3-F#5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
F Major |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Time Signature: |
6/8 |
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BPM: |
56 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0075900_U8 |
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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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Pages: |
3 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 3/5 based on 7 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"I couldnt find a better arrangment anywhere."
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Lyrics Begin:
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Something told me it was over, |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Etta James |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E3-F#5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
F Major |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Available Keys: |
A Major (Orig), Bb Major (+1), C Major (+3), D Major (+5), Eb Major (+6), F Major (+8), G Major (+10), G Major (-2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0075900_U8 |
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Metronome: |
q. = 56 |
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Time Signature: |
6/8 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1968 |
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Publisher: |
BMG Rights Management |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0075900_U8 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Something told me it was over, |
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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 “I'd Rather Go Blind” is in F major. The originally published key is A major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
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 piano/vocal/guitar score for “I'd Rather Go Blind” 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 “I'd Rather Go Blind” 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 “I'd Rather Go Blind” available for other instruments?
Yes. “I'd Rather Go Blind” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I'd Rather Go Blind” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 6/8.

About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “I'd Rather Go Blind” by Etta James is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Billy Foster and Ellington Jordan. This edition includes 3 pages of music. It's written in F major.
It's available in 7 additional keys for transposition. The suggested tempo is around 56 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Soul Blues. It has an average customer rating of 3.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings. One reviewer notes: “I couldnt find a better arrangment anywhere.”
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