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I Started a Joke
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- Contains complete lyrics
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I Started a Joke |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
Eb Major |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
72 |
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MN0049923_D4 |
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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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4 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 18 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"LOVE this song. Beautiful arrangement :)"
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Lyrics Begin:
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I started a joke which started the whole world crying, but I didn't see that the joke was on me, oh, no. |
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The Bee Gees |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
Eb 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 (+5), D Major (-5), Eb Major (-4), F Major (-2) |
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MN0049923_D4 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately slow, in 2 |
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Metronome: |
h = 72 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, I Started a Joke
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Date: |
1968 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0049923_D4 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I started a joke which started the whole world crying, but I didn't see that the joke was on me, oh, no. |
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From the Books: |
Bee Gees - Number Ones Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits: The Record Bee Gees Anthology Essential Songs - The 1960s More Songs of the '60s |
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Publishing administered by: Universal Music Publishing Group
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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 “I Started a Joke” is in Eb 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 “I Started a Joke” 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 “I Started a Joke” 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 “I Started a Joke” available for other instruments?
Yes. “I Started a Joke” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I Started a Joke” 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
“I Started a Joke” by The Bee Gees is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb. It includes 4 pages of music. It's scored in Eb major.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo marking is moderately slow, in 2, around 72 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It was featured on Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits: The Record. Customers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 18 ratings. One customer writes: “LOVE this song. Beautiful arrangement :)”
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