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Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
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Piano/Vocal/Chords
Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
The Temptations
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
The Temptations
Instrumental Solo
Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
The Temptations
Score Details
“Papa Was a Rollin' Stone” by The Temptations is a beginner notes arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Norman J. Whitfield and Barrett Strong. It runs 2 pages.
The original published key is A minor. It's played at about 120 BPM. It's written for Voice, Treble Clef Instrument and Piano.
Contains complete lyrics. Its style is Soul. There are 16 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
From the Book:
E-Z Play Today #315 - VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Rock & Roll
- Arrangement
- Piano/Vocal/Chords
- Composers
- Norman J. Whitfield , Barrett Strong
- Lyricists
- Norman J. Whitfield , Barrett Strong
- Product #
- MN0136729
- Pages
- 2 Pages
- Vocal Range
-
Voice:
- Publisher
- EMI Music Publishing
- Date
- 1972
- Metronome
- q = 120
- Original Published Key
- A Minor
- Time Signature
- 4/4
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
- Notation
- Beginner Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The beginner notes edition of “Papa Was a Rollin' Stone” is in A minor. It is currently available in that key only.
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 beginner notes score for “Papa Was a Rollin' Stone” 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 beginner notes arrangement include?
The beginner notes arrangement of “Papa Was a Rollin' Stone” is written for voice, treble clef instrument 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.
Is “Papa Was a Rollin' Stone” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Papa Was a Rollin' Stone” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Papa Was a Rollin' Stone” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
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