- Contains complete lyrics
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Dirty Water |
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Voice Guitar Backup Vocals | |
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Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0148843 |
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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: |
3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Yeah, down by the river, down by the banks of the river Charles. |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1965 |
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Publisher: |
Music Sales Corp. |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0148843 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Yeah, down by the river, down by the banks of the river Charles. |
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From the Albums: |
Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968 |
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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 “Dirty Water” is in E major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar TAB score for “Dirty Water” 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 “Dirty Water” is written for voice, guitar and backup vocals. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, 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 “Dirty Water” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Dirty Water” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Dirty Water” 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
Available as digital sheet music, “Dirty Water” by The Standells is a guitar tab arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Ed Cobb. This edition includes 3 pages of music. It's written in E major.
It's marked moderately fast, at about 142 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Guitar and Backup Vocals. Contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Blues Rock on Musicnotes.
There are 4 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It appears on Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968.
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