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- Contains complete lyrics
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
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I Could Write a Book |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Scoring: |
Lyrics/Melody/Chords Leadsheet |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
86 |
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Product #:
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MN0093027 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
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Pages: |
2 |
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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
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Pal Joey |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Scorings: |
Lyrics/Melody/Chords Leadsheet |
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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), G Major (+7) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0093027 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
h = 86 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, I Could Write a Book
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Date: |
1940 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0093027 |
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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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From the Show: |
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From the Book: |
The Hal Leonard Real Jazz Standards Fake Book - 2nd Edition |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0093027 |
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From the Book: |
The Hal Leonard Real Jazz Standards Fake Book - 2nd Edition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “I Could Write a Book” is in C 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 leadsheet 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 leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “I Could Write a Book” is written for voice and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. 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 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“I Could Write a Book” from Pal Joey is available as a leadsheet arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Richard Rodgers. It includes 2 pages of music. The original key is C major.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. The tempo marking is moderately, around 86 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and C Instrument. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Show/Broadway style category. This song is available in 23 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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