- Contains complete lyrics
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Back Street Slide |
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Voice Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
120 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0094772 |
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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: |
4 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Those back street women, watch what you say, you turn your back and they slide away; they run next door, they give it all away, doing the slide; the back street slide, the back street slide, they're gonna get you, dead |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1982 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0094772 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Those back street women, watch what you say, you turn your back and they slide away; they run next door, they give it all away, doing the slide; the back street slide, the back street slide, they're gonna get you, dead |
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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 “Back Street Slide” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
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 guitar TAB score for “Back Street Slide” 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 guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “Back Street Slide” 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.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Back Street Slide” by Richard Thompson is a guitar TAB arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It runs 4 pages. The original published key is G major.
The tempo is around 120 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the British Folk style category. This song is available in 2 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It was featured on Richard & Linda Thompson - Shoot Out the Lights.
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