- Contains complete lyrics
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.
Song: |
Smalltown Boy |
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Instruments: |
Voice Backup Vocals C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
Bb4-Eb6 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
125 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0289361 |
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Price:
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$3.99
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Pages: |
6 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 1 customer ratings |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Leave in the morning with ev'rything you own in a little black case |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Bronski Beat |
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Pages: |
6 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Backup Vocals C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
Bb4-Eb6 |
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Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Minor |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0289361 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately fast |
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Metronome: |
q = 125 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1984 |
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Publisher: |
BMG Rights Management |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0289361 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Leave in the morning with ev'rything you own in a little black case |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Smalltown Boy” is in C minor. 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 “Smalltown Boy” 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 “Smalltown Boy” is written for voice, backup vocals and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Smalltown Boy” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Smalltown Boy” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Smalltown Boy” 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 “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat is a leadsheet arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Steven Bronski, James Somerville and Larry Steinbachek. This edition is 6 pages long. The published key is C minor.
The tempo marking is moderately fast, around 125 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Backup Vocals and C Instrument. This edition contains complete lyrics. It falls under the New Wave style category.
This song is available in 13 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 rating.
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