- Contains partial lyrics
Song: |
Being Alive [Excerpt] |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
F4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
F Major |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb 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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MN0140693_U2 |
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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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Somebody crowd me with love, |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
From: |
Company |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
F4-G5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
F Major |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Available Keys: |
Eb Major (Orig), A Major (-6), Bb Major (-5), C Major (-3), D Major (-1), E Major (+1), F Major (+2), G Major (+4) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0140693_U2 |
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Tempo: |
Moderato |
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Metronome: |
q = 116 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Composer: |
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Lyricist: |
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Date: |
1970 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0140693_U2 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Somebody crowd me with love, |
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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 “Being Alive” is in F major. The originally published key is Eb major. You can also purchase it in 7 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 “Being Alive” 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 “Being Alive” 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.
Is “Being Alive” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Being Alive” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Being Alive” 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
This digital sheet music edition of “Being Alive” from Company is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Stephen Sondheim. This edition is 2 pages long. This arrangement is in F major.
It can be transposed into 7 alternate keys. It's marked moderato, at about 116 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Piano. Contains partial lyrics.
It falls under the Show/Broadway style category. There are 56 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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