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Hit the Road, Jack
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Each additional print is $2.99
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Scorings:
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Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Instruments:
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Voice C Instrument |
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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4 |
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Product #:
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MN0211595 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- 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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Hit the Road, Jack |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
F3-Eb5 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
Ab Minor |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
82 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0211595 |
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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: |
4 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Hit the road, Jack and don't you come back |
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Arrangement Details
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Ray Charles |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
F3-Eb5 |
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Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
Ab Minor |
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Available Keys: |
Ab Minor (Orig), A Minor (+1), B Minor (+3), C Minor (+4), E Minor (+8), F Major (+6) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0211595 |
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Tempo: |
With determination and growl! |
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Metronome: |
h = 82 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Hit the Road, Jack
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Date: |
1961 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0211595 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Hit the road, Jack and don't you come back |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Hit the Road, Jack” is in Ab minor. You can also purchase it in 5 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 “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 leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “Hit the Road, Jack” 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 “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.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Hit the Road, Jack” by Ray Charles is a leadsheet arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Percy Mayfield. This edition includes 4 pages of music. It's written in Ab minor.
It's available in 5 additional keys for transposition. The tempo marking is with determination and growl!, around 82 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice and C Instrument. This edition contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Soul. This song is available in 83 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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