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Like It Was
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
- Contains complete lyrics
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Like It Was |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-F5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
112 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0052935 |
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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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Lyrics Begin:
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Charley, why can't it be like it was? I liked it the way that it was, Charley, you and me, we were nicer then. |
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Arrangement Details
Arrangement Details gives you detailed information about this particular arrangement of Like It Was - not necessarily the song.
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By: |
Ann Morrison |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-F5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Available Keys: |
F Major (Orig), A Major (+4), Bb Major (+5), B Major (+6), C Major (+7), D Major (-3), Eb Major (-2), G Major (+2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0052935 |
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Tempo: |
Moderato |
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Metronome: |
q = 112 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Like It Was
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Date: |
1981 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0052935 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Charley, why can't it be like it was? I liked it the way that it was, Charley, you and me, we were nicer then. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Merrily We Roll Along: Vocal Selections |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0052935 |
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More Songs From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Merrily We Roll Along: Vocal Selections |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “Like It Was” is in F 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/chords score for “Like It Was” 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/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “Like It Was” is written for voice 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.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“Like It Was” by Ann Morrison is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Stephen Sondheim. It runs 4 pages. The original published key is F major.
Transposition into 7 other keys is available. The tempo marking is moderato, around 112 BPM. It's written for Voice and Piano. This edition contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Show/Broadway. This song is available in 2 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It was featured on Merrily We Roll Along.
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