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Up on the Roof
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Notations:
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Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB) Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 or Strings |
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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10 |
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Product #:
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MN0064767 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Up on the Roof |
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Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 or Strings | |
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C4-F5 |
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Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
92 |
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Product #:
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MN0064767 |
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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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10 |
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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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"The combination of James Taylor singing a Carole King song is always just magical. This a..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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When this old world starts a-getting me down and people are just too much for me to face. |
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Arrangement Details
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James Taylor |
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10 |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 or Strings | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-F5 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0064767 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 92 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notations: |
Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB) Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Up on the Roof
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Date: |
1962 |
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Publisher: |
Faber Music |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0064767 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When this old world starts a-getting me down and people are just too much for me to face. |
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MN0064767 |
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Publishing administered by: Faber Music
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar recorded versions edition of “Up on the Roof” is in F major. It is currently available in that key only.
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 guitar recorded versions score for “Up on the Roof” 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 guitar recorded versions arrangement include?
The guitar recorded versions arrangement of “Up on the Roof” is written for voice, guitar 1, guitar 2 and guitar 3 or strings. The score includes both standard notation and tablature, 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 “Up on the Roof” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Up on the Roof” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Up on the Roof” 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
This digital sheet music edition of “Up on the Roof” by James Taylor is a guitar recorded versions arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. This edition is 10 pages long. The published key is F major.
The tempo is moderately, at around 92 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Guitar 1, Guitar 2 and Guitar 3 or Strings. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Adult Contemporary on Musicnotes.
Musicnotes offers 16 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. Based on 3 ratings, it averages 4.0 out of 5. From a customer review: “The combination of James Taylor singing a Carole King song is always just magical. This arrangement captures his nuances and changes. I love it.”
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