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Paperback Writer
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Paperback Writer |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
A Major |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
78 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0062571_U2 |
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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: |
4 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Paperback writer, paperback writer. Dear sir or Madam, will you read my book? |
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By: |
The Beatles |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
A Major |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Available Keys: |
G Major (Orig), A Major (+2), Bb Major (+3), C Major (-7), D Major (-5), Eb Major (-4), F Major (-2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0062571_U2 |
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Tempo: |
Bright Rock |
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Metronome: |
h = 78 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Paperback Writer
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Date: |
1966 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0062571_U2 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Paperback writer, paperback writer. Dear sir or Madam, will you read my book? |
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From the Show: |
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From the Albums: |
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From the Books: |
Essential Songs - The Beatles The Beatles Complete - Volume 2 The Songs of Lennon & Mccartney Ultimate Classic Rock |
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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 “Paperback Writer” is in A major. The originally published key is G 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 “Paperback Writer” 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 “Paperback Writer” 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 “Paperback Writer” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Paperback Writer” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Paperback Writer” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“Paperback Writer” by The Beatles is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It runs 4 pages. This arrangement is in A major.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. It's marked bright rock, at about 78 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar. Contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Rock style category. There are 47 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. The piece is from Rock Band.
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