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- Contains complete lyrics
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Ol' Man River |
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Piano | |
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Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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C Major |
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Product #:
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MN0016240 |
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$4.99
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5 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 3 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Ol Man River is one of my "favorites". It has great change-ups within the music, allowing..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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Colored folks work on de Mississippi, Colored folks work while de white folks play, pullin' dose boats from de dawn to sunset, gittin' no rest till de judgement day. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Frank Sinatra |
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5 |
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Song |
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Instrument: |
Piano | |
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Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0016240 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately (freely) |
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Metronome: |
q = 112 |
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Easy Piano |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Ol' Man River
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Date: |
1927 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0016240 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Colored folks work on de Mississippi, Colored folks work while de white folks play, pullin' dose boats from de dawn to sunset, gittin' no rest till de judgement day. |
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From the Albums: |
The Best of the Columbia Years: 1943-1952 |
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From the Book: |
The Essential Frank Sinatra |
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MN0016240 |
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More Songs From the Albums: |
The Best of the Columbia Years: 1943-1952 |
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From the Book: |
The Essential Frank Sinatra |
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Publishing administered by: Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The easy piano edition of “Ol' Man River” is in C 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 easy piano score for “Ol' Man River” 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 easy piano arrangement include?
The easy piano arrangement of “Ol' Man River” is written for 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 “Ol' Man River” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Ol' Man River” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Ol' Man River” 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
“Ol' Man River” by Frank Sinatra is offered as an easy piano arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Jerome Kern. The arrangement spans 5 pages. It's scored in C major.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. The tempo is moderately (freely), at around 112 BPM. The scoring is for Piano. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
The song appears on The Best of the Columbia Years: 1943-1952. It holds a 4.0 out of 5 rating from 3 ratings. A verified buyer says: “Ol Man River is one of my "favorites". It has great change-ups within the music, allowing one to play it with feeling and emotion. Not particularly difficult…”
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