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Workin' Man Blues
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Workin' Man Blues |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
104 |
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Product #:
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MN0103428_U2 |
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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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It's a big job just gettin' by with nine kids and a wife, but I've been a workin' man dang near all my life. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Merle Haggard |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Available Keys: |
C Major (Orig), A Major (-3), Bb Major (-2), D Major (+2), Eb Major (+3), F Major (-7), G Major (-5) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0103428_U2 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate Blues |
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Metronome: |
q = 104 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Workin' Man Blues
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Date: |
1969 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0103428_U2 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
It's a big job just gettin' by with nine kids and a wife, but I've been a workin' man dang near all my life. |
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From the Books: |
Essential Songs - Country Outlaw Country The 1960s - Country Decade Series |
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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 “Workin' Man Blues” is in D major. The originally published key is C major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “Workin' Man Blues” 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 “Workin' Man Blues” 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 “Workin' Man Blues” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Workin' Man Blues” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Workin' Man Blues” 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
“Workin' Man Blues” by Merle Haggard is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It runs 3 pages. It's scored in D major.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo is moderate blues, at around 104 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Its style is Country. Musicnotes offers 8 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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