Word Up

The audition cut - short edition of “Word Up” is in E minor. The originally published key is F# minor. You can also purchase it in 4 other keys, each sold separately.

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.

You can preview the audition cut - short score for “Word 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.

The audition cut - short arrangement of “Word Up” is written for piano, voice and guitar, 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.

Yes. “Word Up” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Word Up” to compare them.

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.