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Heroin |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-A4 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
75 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0057028 |
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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: |
15 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I don't know just where I'm going. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
The Velvet Underground |
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Pages: |
15 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-A4 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0057028 |
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Tempo: |
Slow |
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Metronome: |
q = 75 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Guitar TAB |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1967 |
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Publisher: |
Faber Music |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0057028 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I don't know just where I'm going. |
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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 “Heroin” is in D 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 “Heroin” 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 “Heroin” is written for voice, guitar 1 and guitar 2. 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 “Heroin” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Heroin” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Heroin” 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
“Heroin” by The Velvet Underground is available as a guitar TAB arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Lou Reed. It includes 15 pages of music.
The original key is D major. The tempo marking is slow, around 75 BPM. It's written for Voice, Guitar 1 and Guitar 2.
This edition contains complete lyrics. Its style is Rock. This song is available in 4 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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