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Holding Back the Years
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Holding Back the Years |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-B5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
90 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0068906 |
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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 3 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"First song purchased since becoming a PRO member. Recently bought a Roland digital accordi..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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Holding back the years, thinking of the fear I've had so long; when somebody hears, listen to the fear that's gone. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Simply Red |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-B5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Available Keys: |
A Minor (Orig), B Minor (+2), C Minor (+3), D Minor (-7), E Minor (-5), F# Minor (-3), G Minor (-2) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0068906 |
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Metronome: |
q = 90 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Holding Back the Years
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Date: |
1985 |
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Publisher: |
BMG Rights Management |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0068906 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Holding back the years, thinking of the fear I've had so long; when somebody hears, listen to the fear that's gone. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Best Rhythm & Blues Ballads |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0068906 |
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From the Book: |
Best Rhythm & Blues Ballads |
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Publishing administered by: BMG Rights Management
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Holding Back the Years” is in A minor. You can also purchase it in 6 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/guitar score for “Holding Back the Years” 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/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Holding Back the Years” is written for voice, piano and guitar, 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 “Holding Back the Years” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Holding Back the Years” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Holding Back the Years” 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
“Holding Back the Years” by Simply Red is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Neil Moss and Mick Hucknall. It runs 4 pages. The original published key is A minor.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. The tempo is around 90 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Adult Contemporary style category. It holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 ratings. A verified buyer says: “First song purchased since becoming a PRO member. Recently bought a Roland digital accordion and venturing into different music styles. Been playing mostly…”
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