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American Pie
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Notations:
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Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB) Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Voice Guitar 1 or Piano Guitar 2 or Acoustic Guitar Guitar 3 or Electric Guitar Backup Vocals |
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Range:
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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14 |
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Product #:
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MN0089896 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- Contains complete lyrics
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American Pie |
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Voice Guitar 1 or Piano Guitar 2 or Acoustic Guitar Guitar 3 or Electric Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-D6 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
66 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0089896 |
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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: |
14 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 2 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Lots of words lots of pages. It works just great."
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Lyrics Begin:
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A long, long time ago I can still remember how that music used to make me smile. |
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Arrangement Details
Arrangement Details gives you detailed information about this particular arrangement of American Pie - not necessarily the song.
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By: |
Don McLean |
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Pages: |
14 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 or Piano Guitar 2 or Acoustic Guitar Guitar 3 or Electric Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-D6 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0089896 |
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Tempo: |
Rubato |
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Metronome: |
q = 66 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notations: |
Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB) Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, American Pie
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Date: |
1971 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0089896 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
A long, long time ago I can still remember how that music used to make me smile. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
The Don Mclean Songbook |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0089896 |
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From the Book: |
The Don Mclean Songbook |
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Publishing administered by: Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar recorded versions edition of “American Pie” is in G 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 guitar recorded versions score for “American Pie” 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 guitar recorded versions arrangement include?
The guitar recorded versions arrangement of “American Pie” is written for voice, guitar 1 or piano, guitar 2 or acoustic guitar, guitar 3 or electric guitar and backup vocals. The score includes both standard notation and tablature, 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 “American Pie” available for other instruments?
Yes. “American Pie” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “American Pie” 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, “American Pie” by Don McLean is a guitar recorded versions arrangement you can download and print. This edition includes 14 pages of music. It's written in G major. It's marked rubato, at about 66 BPM.
It's written for Voice, Guitar 1 or Piano, Guitar 2 or Acoustic Guitar, Guitar 3 or Electric Guitar and Backup Vocals. Contains complete lyrics. Its style is Folk-Rock. There are 48 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
Customers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 ratings. One customer writes: “Lots of words lots of pages. It works just great.”
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