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Desperado
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Desperado |
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Guitar Piano Voice | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-B5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
E Major |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
60 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0039017_D3 |
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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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6 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 65 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Have been humming this Eagles classic for the last 40 years! The beginning and ending are..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? |
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Arrangement Details
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The Eagles |
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Pages: |
6 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Guitar Piano Voice | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-B5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
E 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), B Major (+4), C Major (-7), D Major (-5), Eb Major (-4), E Major (-3), F Major (-2) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0039017_D3 |
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Tempo: |
Slowly |
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Metronome: |
q = 60 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Desperado
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Date: |
1973 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0039017_D3 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? |
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From the Book: |
The New Eagles Complete |
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From the Book: |
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Reviews
Displaying the top 10 out of 13 reviews for "Desperado"Have been humming this Eagles classic for the last 40 years! The beginning and ending are sublime but simple to play. To me the whole arrangement reflects the song beautifully. I can anticipate singing and playing this piece as a finale or an encore to wow any discerning listener of big and small c romantic/lyrical musiic of any eara.
Ceej
This arrangement is very true to the song. It is well written and enjoyable to play.
Musicmystrength
This is absolutely fantastic. The slow measured arrangement of this perfectly encapsulates the song. I just love it.
LittleCarnation
One of my favorite songs by The Eagles, but seldom played in front of an audience since the sheet music on paper is 6 pages long. Now that I have it on digital sheet music with MusicNotes Player, what a breeze it is to keep playing and not have to worry about turning pages. Thank you, MusicNotes!
bsmedesigner
A beautiful arrangement that really enhances the solo vocal.
Linda_Dillon
I bought this to learn for my duo and I kind of forgot how complex some Eagles tunes can be. This one didnt disappoint - worth the price easily.
MalibuSkier
The arrangement is good enough to play along with the Eagles recording. For piano you should change a few chords to accommodate easier fingering. I think it is intermediate just because of the volume of music you have to learn. I play the three verses the same but there are slight variations in 2 & 3 that you can throw in.
RIck_Russon
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 “Desperado” is in E major. The originally published key is G major. You can also purchase it in 8 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 “Desperado” 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 “Desperado” is written for guitar, piano and voice, 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 “Desperado” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Desperado” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Desperado” 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
“Desperado” by The Eagles is offered as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Glenn Frey and Don Henley. The arrangement spans 6 pages. This edition is in E major.
8 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo marking is slowly, around 60 BPM. It's arranged for Guitar, Piano and Voice. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Pop on Musicnotes. Based on 65 ratings, it averages 4.5 out of 5. From a customer review: “Have been humming this Eagles classic for the last 40 years! The beginning and ending are sublime but simple to play. To me the whole arrangement reflects the…”
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