- Contains complete lyrics
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
Song: |
Guilty |
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Voice C Instrument | |
Scoring: |
Lyrics/Melody/Chords Leadsheet |
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Transposed Key: |
F Major |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0093014_U7 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
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Pages: |
3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Tho' you've decided that our love is wrong, |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
Composed by: |
Gus Kahn |
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Additional Performers: |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Scorings: |
Lyrics/Melody/Chords Leadsheet |
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Transposed Key: |
F Major |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0093014_U7 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately slow |
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Metronome: |
q = 62 |
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Song Details
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Lyricists: |
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Date: |
1931 |
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Publisher: |
EMI Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0093014_U7 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Tho' you've decided that our love is wrong, |
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From the Book: |
The Hal Leonard Real Jazz Standards Fake Book - 2nd Edition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Guilty” is in F major. The originally published key is Bb 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 leadsheet score for “Guilty” 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 leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “Guilty” is written for voice and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Guilty” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Guilty” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Guilty” 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
“Guilty” composed by Gus Kahn is available as a leadsheet arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. Other recordings of this song include those by Billie Holiday, Jim Reeves and Joe Cocker. It was originally composed by Richard A. Whiting and Harry Askst. It includes 3 pages of music.
It's scored in F major. Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo is moderately slow, at around 62 BPM. It's written for Voice and C Instrument.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Its style is Standards. Musicnotes offers 4 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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