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Being Alive
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Being Alive |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
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Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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C Major |
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Product #:
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MN0086865 |
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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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5 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 3 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"I was able to find this song in a key suitable to my voice, which I am thrilled about. "
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Lyrics Begin:
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Somebody hold me too close, somebody hurt me too deep, somebody sit in my chair, and ruin my sleep, and make me aware of being alive, being alive. |
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Song Details
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1970 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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MN0086865 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Somebody hold me too close, somebody hurt me too deep, somebody sit in my chair, and ruin my sleep, and make me aware of being alive, being alive. |
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The Big Book of Broadway - 3rd Edition The Tony Awards® Songbook |
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MN0086865 |
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The Big Book of Broadway - 3rd Edition The Tony Awards® Songbook |
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Publishing administered by: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
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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 “Being Alive” is in C major. 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 “Being Alive” 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 “Being Alive” 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 “Being Alive” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Being Alive” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Being Alive” 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
“Being Alive” by Stephen Sondheim is offered as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The arrangement spans 5 pages. It's scored in C major. It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys.
It's marked moderately, at about 110 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar. Contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Show/Broadway style category.
It appears on Company. It holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 3 ratings. A verified buyer says: “I was able to find this song in a key suitable to my voice, which I am thrilled about.”
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