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Tell Mama
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Tell Mama |
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Voice Guitar Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-F5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
A Major |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
120 |
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MN0067033_U4 |
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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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Lyrics Begin:
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You thought you had to find a good girl, one to love you and give you the world. |
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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 Guitar Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-F5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
A Major |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Available Keys: |
F Major (Orig), A Major (+4), Bb Major (+5), C Major (+7), D Major (-3), Eb Major (-2), G Major (+2) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0067033_U4 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately fast |
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Metronome: |
q = 120 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1966 |
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Publisher: |
EMI Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0067033_U4 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
You thought you had to find a good girl, one to love you and give you the world. |
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From the Book: |
The Women of R&B |
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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 “Tell Mama” is in A major. The originally published key is F major. You can also purchase it in 6 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 “Tell Mama” 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 “Tell Mama” is written for voice, guitar and piano, 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 “Tell Mama” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Tell Mama” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Tell Mama” 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
“Tell Mama” by Etta James is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Wilbur Terrell, Marcus Daniel and Clarence Carter. It runs 6 pages. It's written in A major.
It's available in 6 additional keys for transposition. The tempo is moderately fast, at around 120 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Guitar and Piano. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Soul Blues. Musicnotes offers 6 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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