- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
On the Turning Away |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 or Acoustic Guitar Guitar 2 or Electric Guitar Guitar 3 or Bass Guitar Guitar 4 or Electric Guitar Guitar 5 or Electric Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar/Vocal/Chords Guitar TAB |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
45 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0148591 |
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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: |
10 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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On the turning away from the pale and down trodden, |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Pink Floyd |
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Pages: |
10 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 or Acoustic Guitar Guitar 2 or Electric Guitar Guitar 3 or Bass Guitar Guitar 4 or Electric Guitar Guitar 5 or Electric Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-G5 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar/Vocal/Chords Guitar TAB |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0148591 |
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Tempo: |
Free time |
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Metronome: |
q = 45 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notations: |
Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB) Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1987 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0148591 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
On the turning away from the pale and down trodden, |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar recorded versions edition of “On the Turning Away” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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What does this guitar recorded versions arrangement include?
The guitar recorded versions arrangement of “On the Turning Away” is written for voice, guitar 1 or acoustic guitar, guitar 2 or electric guitar, guitar 3 or bass guitar, guitar 4 or electric guitar, guitar 5 or electric guitar and backup vocals. The score includes both standard notation and tablature, 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 “On the Turning Away” available for other instruments?
Yes. “On the Turning Away” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “On the Turning Away” 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
Available as digital sheet music, “On the Turning Away” by Pink Floyd is a guitar recorded versions arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by David Gilmour and Anthony Moore. This edition includes 10 pages of music.
It's written in G major. The tempo marking is free time, around 45 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Guitar 1 or Acoustic Guitar, Guitar 2 or Electric Guitar, Guitar 3 or Bass Guitar, Guitar 4 or Electric Guitar, Guitar 5 or Electric Guitar and Backup Vocals.
This edition contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Art-Rock/Progressive on Musicnotes. This song is available in 8 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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