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Bittersweet Symphony
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Each additional print is $4.99
- Contains complete lyrics
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Bittersweet Symphony |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
C Major |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
85 |
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Product #:
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MN0052679_U3 |
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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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4 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 113 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"This gorgeous (but repetitive, like a classic blues song) melody/song is based on a chord ..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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'Cos it's a bitter sweet symphony that's life, try to make ends meet you're a slave to money then you die. |
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Arrangement Details
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The Verve |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
C Major |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Available Keys: |
A Major (Orig), Bb Major (+1), C Major (+3), D Major (+5), Eb Major (+6), F Major (-4), G Major (-2) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0052679_U3 |
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Metronome: |
q = 85 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Bittersweet Symphony
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Date: |
1997 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0052679_U3 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
'Cos it's a bitter sweet symphony that's life, try to make ends meet you're a slave to money then you die. |
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Reviews
Displaying all reviews (7)This gorgeous (but repetitive, like a classic blues song) melody/song is based on a chord progression originally composed by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards (and the Verve songwriters rightly gave co-writing credit for this song to Jagger & Richards); as far as I can tell, this sheet music is 100% accurate to the original song. The song is relatively slow, with plenty of sustain and space between the notes, which gives the song a beautiful, meditative, ethereal ambiance.
johnajda
Taking the piece as a whole, accuracy included, i felt this piece does justice to the original. only other thing i could have wanted was a bit more action in the left hand. but the piece sounds good as is and wouldnt hesitate to buy it again!
iging
If you are getting back into piano, or looking for an easy song to learn then this arrangement is for you.
After not having touched a piano in almost ten years, i was able to learn this within a week.
Benjamin_Williams
This piece doesnt look hard to play but some of the syncopation makes it more difficult. Has guitar chords, a line for the singer and words. The accompaniment mimics the singers line exactly. I was able to transcribe this fairly easily for string quartet - there were enough parts for all 4 instruments. Overall, accurately represents the song.
Ntombifuthi
Good piece of music, and turn up the volume when playing....!!
Simonandbecky
Publishing administered by: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
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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 “Bittersweet Symphony” is in C major. The originally published key is A major. You can also purchase it in 6 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 “Bittersweet Symphony” 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 “Bittersweet Symphony” is written for voice, piano and guitar, 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 “Bittersweet Symphony” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Bittersweet Symphony” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Bittersweet Symphony” 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
This digital sheet music edition of “Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Richard Ashcroft, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. This edition is 4 pages long. This edition is in C major.
6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The suggested tempo is around 85 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Holiday & Special Occasion on Musicnotes. Based on 113 ratings, it averages 4.0 out of 5. From a customer review: “This gorgeous (but repetitive, like a classic blues song) melody/song is based on a chord progression originally composed by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards (and…”
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