- 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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Transposed Key: |
Eb Major |
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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_D2 |
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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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Appears On:
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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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Transposed Key: |
Eb Major |
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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_D2 |
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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_D2 |
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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 Eb major. The originally published key is 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
“Why Should I Wake Up?” from Cabaret is available as a piano/vocal/chords arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. Other recordings of this song include those by Larry Kert. It was originally composed by John Kander. It includes 2 pages of music.
It's scored in Eb major. Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo is andante, at around 116 BPM. It's written for Voice and Piano.
For vocalists, contains partial lyrics. Its style is Show/Broadway. Musicnotes offers 4 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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