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Down By the Water
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Each additional print is $4.99
- Contains complete lyrics
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Down By the Water |
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Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
C Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
E Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
123 |
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Product #:
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MN0145273_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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5 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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See this ancient river-bed, see where all the follies led, down by the water and down by the old main drag. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
The Decemberists |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-E5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
C Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
E Minor |
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Available Keys: |
E Minor (Orig), A Minor (-7), B Minor (-5), C Minor (-4), D Minor (-2), F# Minor (+2), G Minor (+3) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0145273_D4 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately fast |
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Metronome: |
q = 123 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Down By the Water
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Date: |
2011 |
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Publisher: |
BMG Rights Management |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0145273_D4 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
See this ancient river-bed, see where all the follies led, down by the water and down by the old main drag. |
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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 “Down By the Water” is in C minor. The originally published key is E minor. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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What does this piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “Down By the Water” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“Down By the Water” by The Decemberists is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Colin Meloy. It runs 5 pages. It's written in C minor.
It's available in 6 additional keys for transposition. It's marked moderately fast, at about 123 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice and Piano. Contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Alternative Pop/Rock. There are 2 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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