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Ball and Chain
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
- Contains complete lyrics
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Ball and Chain |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
12/8 |
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BPM: |
76 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0110178 |
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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: |
3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Sit tin' by my window, and I was lookin' out at the rain. |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1968 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. |
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Product #: |
MN0110178 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Sit tin' by my window, and I was lookin' out at the rain. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Summer of 1969 |
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Summer of 1969 |
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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 “Ball and Chain” is in D major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “Ball and Chain” 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 “Ball and Chain” 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 12/8.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Ball and Chain” by Janis Joplin is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. It has also been performed by Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton. The song was written by Willie Mae Thornton. This edition includes 3 pages of music.
It's written in D major. The tempo marking is slowly, around 76 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Blues. This song is available in 2 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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