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Dirty Old Town
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Dirty Old Town |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
Bb Major |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
108 |
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Product #:
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MN0126096_D4 |
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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: |
4 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 16 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"A good arrangement of this classic folk song by Ewan McColl. This version is closest to th..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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I met my love by the gasworks wall, dreamed a dream by the old canal I kissed my girl by the factory wall, dirty old town, dirty old town. |
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Arrangement Details
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Composed by: |
Ewan Maccoll |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
Bb Major |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Available Keys: |
D Major (Orig), A Major (+7), Bb Major (-4), C Major (-2), Eb Major (+1), F Major (+3), G Major (+5) |
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MN0126096_D4 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately fast |
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Metronome: |
q = 108 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Dirty Old Town
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Date: |
1956 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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MN0126096_D4 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I met my love by the gasworks wall, dreamed a dream by the old canal I kissed my girl by the factory wall, dirty old town, dirty old town. |
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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 “Dirty Old Town” is in Bb major. The originally published key is D 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 “Dirty Old Town” 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 “Dirty Old Town” 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.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4, also known as common time. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“Dirty Old Town” composed by Ewan Maccoll is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. Other recordings of this song include those by Rod Stewart and The Dubliners. It runs 4 pages. This arrangement is in Bb major.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. The tempo is moderately fast, at around 108 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
The song appears on Rod Stewart - The Rod Stewart Album. It holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 16 ratings. A verified buyer says: “A good arrangement of this classic folk song by Ewan McColl. This version is closest to the one made famous bybthe Pogues”
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