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I Shall Be Released
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- Contains complete lyrics
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I Shall Be Released |
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Voice Piano Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G#3-A4 |
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Scoring: |
Singer Pro Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Time Signature: |
12/8 |
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BPM: |
56 |
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MN0068894_D7 |
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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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6 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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They say ev'rything can be replaced, they say ev'ry distance is not near. |
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Arrangement Details
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Nina Simone |
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Pages: |
6 |
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Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G#3-A4 |
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Scorings: |
Singer Pro Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Available Keys: |
A Major (Orig), Bb Major (+1), C Major (-9), D Major (-7), Eb Major (-6), F Major (-4), G Major (-2) |
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MN0068894_D7 |
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Tempo: |
Laid-back blues |
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Metronome: |
q. = 56 |
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Time Signature: |
12/8 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, I Shall Be Released
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Date: |
1967 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Product #: |
MN0068894_D7 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
They say ev'rything can be replaced, they say ev'ry distance is not near. |
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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 “I Shall Be Released” is in D major. The originally published key is A 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 “I Shall Be Released” 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 “I Shall Be Released” is written for voice, piano, guitar and backup vocals, 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 “I Shall Be Released” available for other instruments?
Yes. “I Shall Be Released” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I Shall Be Released” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 12/8.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “I Shall Be Released” by Nina Simone is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Bob Dylan. This edition includes 6 pages of music. It's written in D major.
It's available in 6 additional keys for transposition. The tempo is laid-back blues, at around 56 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Piano, Guitar and Backup Vocals. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Folk. Musicnotes offers 12 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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