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Desire
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
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Desire |
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Voice Guitar | |
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Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Product #:
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MN0039531 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
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3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Lover, I'm off the street, I'm gonna go where the bright lights and the big city meet, with a red guitar, on fire. |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1988 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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MN0039531 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Lover, I'm off the street, I'm gonna go where the bright lights and the big city meet, with a red guitar, on fire. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Desire” is in Eb 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 leadsheet score for “Desire” 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 leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “Desire” is written for voice and guitar, allowing you to build your own arrangement.
Is “Desire” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Desire” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Desire” 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
“Desire” by U2 is a leadsheet arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It runs 3 pages. The original published key is Eb major.
It's played at about 110 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Guitar. It falls under the Rock style category.
There are 12 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It appears on Best of 1980-1990.
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