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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-G#5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
Bb Major |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
88 |
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Product #:
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MN0068600_D6 |
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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: |
6 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 15 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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'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life. |
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Arrangement Details
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The Verve |
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Pages: |
6 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-G#5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
Bb Major |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Available Keys: |
E Major (Orig), A Major (-7), Bb Major (-6), C Major (-4), D Major (-2), Eb Major (-1), F Major (+1), G Major (+3) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0068600_D6 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately slow |
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Metronome: |
q = 88 |
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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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MN0068600_D6 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life. |
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Reviews
Displaying all reviews (2)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
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 Bb major. The originally published key is E major. You can also purchase it in 7 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
“Bittersweet Symphony” by The Verve is offered as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Richard Ashcroft, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The arrangement spans 6 pages. This arrangement is in Bb major.
It can be transposed into 7 alternate keys. It's marked moderately slow, at about 88 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar. Contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Holiday & Special Occasion style category. It holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 15 ratings. A verified buyer says: “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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