- Contains partial lyrics
Available at a discount in the digital sheet music collection:
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Cell Block Tango |
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Voice 1 Voice 2 Piano | |
Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
D Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
F Minor |
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MN0044190_D3 |
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Price:
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$5.99
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Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
15 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 67 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"What a fun song to be performed by a group of woman.We had a lot of fun with dance Movemen..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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Pop Six Squish Uhuh Cicero Lipshitz Pop Six Squish Uhuh Cicero Lipshitz Pop Six Squish Uhuh Cicero Lipshitz Pop Six Squish Uhuh Cicero Lipshitz He had it comin', he had it comin', he only had himself to blame. |
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Arrangement Details
From: |
Chicago |
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Pages: |
15 |
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Forms: |
Musical Tango |
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Instruments: |
Voice 1 Voice 2 Piano | |
Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
D Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
F Minor |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0044190_D3 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate Tango |
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Metronome: |
q = 120 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1975 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0044190_D3 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Pop Six Squish Uhuh Cicero Lipshitz Pop Six Squish Uhuh Cicero Lipshitz Pop Six Squish Uhuh Cicero Lipshitz Pop Six Squish Uhuh Cicero Lipshitz He had it comin', he had it comin', he only had himself to blame. |
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From the Book: |
Chicago (Movie) |
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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 “Cell Block Tango” is in D minor. The originally published key is F minor. You can also purchase it in 8 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 “Cell Block Tango” 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 “Cell Block Tango” is written for voice 1, voice 2 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.
Is “Cell Block Tango” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Cell Block Tango” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Cell Block Tango” 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
Available as digital sheet music, “Cell Block Tango” from Chicago is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement you can download and print. It has also been recorded by Catherine Zeta-Jones. The song was written by John Kander. This edition includes 15 pages of music.
It's scored in D minor. Transposition into 8 other keys is available. It's marked moderate tango, at about 120 BPM. It's written for Voice 1, Voice 2 and Piano.
Contains partial lyrics. Customers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 67 ratings. One customer writes: “This was very true to the original, and is very fun to play. It is better with more instruments, especially since it relies heavily on percussion throughout…”
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