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- Contains complete lyrics
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Play a Simple Melody |
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Instruments: |
Voice 1 Voice 2 Piano Guitar | |
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Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
70 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0150952 |
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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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Lyrics Begin:
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Won't you play a simple melody like my mother sang to me. |
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Arrangement Details
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Composed by: |
Irving Berlin |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice 1 Voice 2 Piano Guitar | |
Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Available Keys: |
Eb Major (Orig), A Major (+6), Bb Major (-5), C Major (-3), D Major (-1), F Major (+2), G Major (+4) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0150952 |
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Tempo: |
Medium rag tempo |
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Metronome: |
h = 70 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Play a Simple Melody
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Date: |
1914 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0150952 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Won't you play a simple melody like my mother sang to me. |
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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 “Play a Simple Melody” is in Eb 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 “Play a Simple Melody” 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 “Play a Simple Melody” is written for voice 1, voice 2, 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 “Play a Simple Melody” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Play a Simple Melody” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Play a Simple Melody” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“Play a Simple Melody” composed by Irving Berlin is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It has also been recorded by Jo Stafford and Bing Crosby. It runs 4 pages. The original published key is Eb major.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. It's marked medium rag tempo, at about 70 BPM. It's written for Voice 1, Voice 2, Piano and Guitar. Contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Show/Broadway. There are 8 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. The piece is from There's No Business Like Show Business.
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