- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Why Shouldn't I? |
|
|---|---|---|
Composed by: |
||
Instruments: |
Piano Voice Guitar | |
Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
|
Original Published Key: |
C Major |
|
Time Signature: |
4/4 |
|
BPM: |
82 |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
|
Product #:
|
MN0042770 |
|
|
Price:
|
$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
|
|
Pages: |
4 |
|
|
Lyrics Begin:
|
All my life I've been so secluded, |
|
|
Appears On:
|
||
Arrangement Details
Song Details
Composer: |
||
|---|---|---|
Lyricist: |
||
Date: |
1935 |
|
Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0042770 |
|
Lyrics Begin: |
All my life I've been so secluded, |
|
From the Book: |
Legendary Divas of Swing & Jazz |
|
Other arrangements of Why Shouldn't I?
See all arrangementsExplore More Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Why Shouldn't I?” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “Why Shouldn't I?” 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/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Why Shouldn't I?” is written for piano, voice and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Why Shouldn't I?” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Why Shouldn't I?” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Why Shouldn't I?” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4, also known as common time. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Why Shouldn't I?” composed by Cole Porter is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. Other recordings of this song include those by Lena Horne. It includes 4 pages of music.
The original key is C major. The tempo is moderato, at around 82 BPM. It's arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Jazz on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 4 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
Embed