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I Could Write a Book
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- Contains complete lyrics
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I Could Write a Book |
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Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
76 |
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Product #:
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MN0045931 |
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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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5 |
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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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Composed by: |
Richard Rodgers |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Available Keys: |
C Major (Orig), G Major (-5), G Major (+7) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0045931 |
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Tempo: |
Moderato |
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Metronome: |
h = 76 |
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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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MN0045931 |
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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 Books: |
The Richard Rodgers Collection Ultimate Showstoppers: Big Band & Swing |
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From the Books: |
The Richard Rodgers Collection Ultimate Showstoppers: Big Band & Swing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “I Could Write a Book” is in C major. You can also purchase it in one other key, 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 piano/vocal/chords 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 piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “I Could Write a Book” is written for voice and piano, 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 “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
Available as digital sheet music, “I Could Write a Book” composed by Richard Rodgers is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement you can download and print. It has also been performed by Frank Sinatra. This edition includes 5 pages of music. It's written in C major.
Transposition into 2 other keys is available. The tempo marking is moderato, around 76 BPM. It's written for Voice and Piano. This edition contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Jazz. This song is available in 23 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It was featured on Best of the Columbia Years: 1943-1952.
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