- Contains complete lyrics
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The Worst Joke Ever |
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Voice Guitar | |
Scoring: |
Guitar/Vocal Guitar TAB |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0048852 |
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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: |
7 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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see there's this cat burglar who can't see in the dark. |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
2004 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0048852 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
see there's this cat burglar who can't see in the dark. |
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From the Book: |
R.E.M.: Around the Sun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “The Worst Joke Ever” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
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What does this guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “The Worst Joke Ever” is written for voice and guitar. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, 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 “The Worst Joke Ever” available for other instruments?
Yes. “The Worst Joke Ever” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The Worst Joke Ever” 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
“The Worst Joke Ever” by R.E.M. is offered as a guitar TAB arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe. The arrangement spans 7 pages.
It's scored in G major. It's marked slowly, at about 80 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Guitar.
Contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Alternative Pop/Rock style category. There are 4 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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