- Contains partial lyrics
Song: |
Why Should I Wake Up? [Excerpt] |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
116 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0140774 |
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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: |
2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Why should I wake up? Why waste a drop of the wine? |
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Arrangement Details
From: |
Cabaret |
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Additional Performer: |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-E5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Available Keys: |
F Major (Orig), A Major (+4), Bb Major (+5), C Major (-5), D Major (-3), Eb Major (-2), G Major (+2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0140774 |
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Tempo: |
Andante |
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Metronome: |
q = 116 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1966 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0140774 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Why should I wake up? Why waste a drop of the wine? |
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From the Show: |
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From the Book: |
The 16-Bar Theatre Audition - Baritone/Bass Edition |
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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 “Why Should I Wake Up?” is in F major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
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 piano/vocal/chords score for “Why Should I Wake Up?” 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 “Why Should I Wake Up?” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
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 “Why Should I Wake Up?” from Cabaret is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement available for instant download and printing. Other recordings of this song include those by Larry Kert. The song was composed by John Kander. This edition is 2 pages long.
The published key is F major. It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. The tempo is andante, at around 116 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Piano.
For vocalists, contains partial lyrics. It falls under the Show/Broadway style category. Musicnotes offers 4 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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