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- Contains complete lyrics
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
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Holding Back the Years |
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Voice C Instrument | |
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Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
90 |
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Product #:
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MN0304647 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
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3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Holding back the years, thinking of the fear I've had so long. |
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Arrangement Details
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Simply Red |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0304647 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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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 #: |
MN0304647 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Holding back the years, thinking of the fear I've had so long. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Holding Back the Years” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the leadsheet 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 leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “Holding Back the Years” is written for voice and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. 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
Available as digital sheet music, “Holding Back the Years” by Simply Red is a leadsheet arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Neil Moss and Mick Hucknall. This edition includes 3 pages of music.
It's written in C major. The tempo marking is moderately, around 90 BPM. It's arranged for Voice and C Instrument.
This edition contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Adult Contemporary on Musicnotes. This song is available in 26 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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