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What Am I Here For
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Each additional print is $4.99
- Contains complete lyrics
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What Am I Here For |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-F#5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
100 |
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Product #:
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MN0071812 |
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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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5 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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What am I here for, livin' in mis'ry, now that you've gone from my heart? |
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Song Details
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1957 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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MN0071812 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
What am I here for, livin' in mis'ry, now that you've gone from my heart? |
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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 “What Am I Here For” is in F major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
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What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “What Am I Here For” 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.
Is “What Am I Here For” available for other instruments?
Yes. “What Am I Here For” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “What Am I Here For” 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
“What Am I Here For” by Johnny Mathis is offered as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Duke Ellington. The arrangement spans 5 pages. It's scored in F major.
It's marked moderate swing, at about 100 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar. Contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Jazz Standards style category.
There are 10 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It appears on In a Sentimental Mood: Mathis Sings Ellington.
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