- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Hard to Be the Bard |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro Vocal Score |
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Transposed Key: |
E Major |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
111 |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0157227_D3 |
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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: |
14 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 63 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Been praticing with this song a few times so far and i hope to eventually master it becaus..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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My days are so busy, it's making me dizzy, there's so much I gotta do. |
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Arrangement Details
From: |
Something Rotten! |
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Additional Performer: |
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Pages: |
14 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-G5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro Vocal Score |
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Transposed Key: |
E Major |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Available Keys: |
G Major (Orig), Eb Major (-4), E Major (-3), F Major (-2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0157227_D3 |
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Tempo: |
Rock Shuffle |
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Metronome: |
q = 111 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
2015 |
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Publisher: |
WAMA, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0157227_D3 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
My days are so busy, it's making me dizzy, there's so much I gotta do. |
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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 “Hard to Be the Bard” is in E major. The originally published key is G major. You can also purchase it in 3 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/chords score for “Hard to Be the Bard” 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 “Hard to Be the Bard” is written for voice, piano and backup vocals, 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 “Hard to Be the Bard” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Hard to Be the Bard” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Hard to Be the Bard” 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, “Hard to Be the Bard” from Something Rotten! is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement you can download and print. Other recordings of this song include those by Christian Borle. The song was written by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick. This edition includes 14 pages of music.
This edition is in E major. 3 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is rock shuffle, at around 111 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Backup Vocals.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Based on 63 ratings, it averages 4.0 out of 5. From a customer review: “Been praticing with this song a few times so far and i hope to eventually master it because it takes true ability to be able to be able to perform this piece…”
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