Hit the Road, Jack
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This digital sheet music edition of “Hit the Road, Jack” by Ray Charles is an audition cut - short arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Percy Mayfield. This edition is 2 pages long. The published key is Ab minor.
7 alternate keys are available for transposition. It's marked rockabilly swing, at about 82 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar. Contains partial lyrics.
It's categorized as Soul on Musicnotes. There are 83 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
- Arrangement
- Piano/Vocal/Guitar
- Composer
- Percy Mayfield
- Lyricist
- Percy Mayfield
- Product #
- MN0177229
- Pages
- 2 Pages
- Vocal Range
-
Voice:
- Publisher
- Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
- Date
- 1961
- Tempo
- Rockabilly swing
- Metronome
- h = 82
- Original Published Key
- Ab Minor
- Time Signature
- 2/2
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The audition cut - short edition of “Hit the Road, Jack” is in Ab minor. You can also purchase it in 7 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 audition cut - short score for “Hit the Road, Jack” 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 audition cut - short arrangement include?
The audition cut - short arrangement of “Hit the Road, Jack” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
Is “Hit the Road, Jack” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Hit the Road, Jack” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Hit the Road, Jack” 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.
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