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Burning Down the House
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
- 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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Burning Down the House |
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Strum Voice Guitar | |
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Guitar/Vocal Leadsheet Guitar TAB |
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G Major |
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MN0052960 |
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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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4 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Ah. Watch out, you might get what you're after. |
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Song Details
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1983 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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MN0052960 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Ah. Watch out, you might get what you're after. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “Burning Down the House” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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You can preview the guitar TAB score for “Burning Down the House” 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 guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “Burning Down the House” is written for strum, voice and guitar. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Burning Down the House” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Burning Down the House” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Burning Down the House” 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
This digital sheet music edition of “Burning Down the House” by Talking Heads is a guitar TAB arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by David Byrne, Chris Frantz and Jerry Harrison. This edition is 4 pages long.
The published key is G major. It's marked moderately, at about 104 BPM. It's arranged for Strum, Voice and Guitar.
Contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Pop on Musicnotes. There are 8 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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