- Contains complete lyrics
Available at a discount in the digital sheet music collection:
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I Could Write a Book |
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Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
F Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
136 |
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MN0052161_U5 |
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Price:
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$5.99
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Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
4 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 1 customer ratings |
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Lyrics Begin:
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A B C D E F G I never learned to spell, at least not well. |
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Arrangement Details
From: |
Pal Joey |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
F 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 (+5), F# Major (+6), G Major (+7) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0052161_U5 |
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Tempo: |
Freely |
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Metronome: |
q = 136 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1940 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0052161_U5 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
A B C D E F G I never learned to spell, at least not well. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “I Could Write a Book” is in F major. The originally published key is C major. You can also purchase it in 7 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/chords score for “I Could Write a Book” 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/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “I Could Write a Book” is written for voice and piano, 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 Could Write a Book” available for other instruments?
Yes. “I Could Write a Book” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I Could Write a Book” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4, also known as common time. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.


About This Arrangement
“I Could Write a Book” from Pal Joey is offered as a piano/vocal/chords arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. Other recordings of this song include those by Gene Kelly and Linda Ernst. The original music is by Richard Rodgers. The arrangement spans 4 pages.
It's scored in F major. Transposition into 7 other keys is available. The tempo is freely, at around 136 BPM. It's written for Voice and Piano.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 1 rating. One customer writes: “Very useful and convenient in a timely manner.”
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