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Ol' Man River
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Ol' Man River |
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Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
F Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
90 |
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Product #:
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MN0177547_U5 |
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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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4 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 1 customer ratings |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Dere's an ol' man called de Mississippi, |
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Arrangement Details
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From: |
Show Boat |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-E5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
F Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Available Keys: |
C Major (Orig), A Major (-3), Bb Major (-2), D Major (+2), Eb Major (+3), F Major (+5) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0177547_U5 |
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Tempo: |
Lento (in 2) |
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Metronome: |
q = 90 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1927 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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MN0177547_U5 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Dere's an ol' man called de Mississippi, |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal edition of “Ol' Man River” is in F major. The originally published key is C major. 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 piano/vocal score for “Ol' Man River” 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 arrangement include?
The piano/vocal arrangement of “Ol' Man River” 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 “Ol' Man River” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Ol' Man River” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Ol' Man River” 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
This digital sheet music edition of “Ol' Man River” from Show Boat is a piano/vocal arrangement available for instant download and printing. Other recordings of this song include those by Paul Robeson. The song was composed by Jerome Kern. This edition is 4 pages long.
This edition is in F major. 5 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is lento (in 2), at around 90 BPM. It's arranged for Voice and Piano.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Movie/TV on Musicnotes. Based on 1 rating, it averages 5.0 out of 5.
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