- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Cruising Down the River |
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Voice Piano Treble Clef Instrument | |
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Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0150993 |
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Price:
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$4.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $3.99
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Pages: |
3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Cruising down the river, on a Sunday afternoon with one you love, the sun above waiting for the moon. |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1945 |
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Publisher: |
MPL Communications, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0150993 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Cruising down the river, on a Sunday afternoon with one you love, the sun above waiting for the moon. |
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From the Book: |
E-Z Play Today #230 - Songs of the 40's |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The beginner notes edition of “Cruising Down the River” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
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What does this beginner notes arrangement include?
The beginner notes arrangement of “Cruising Down the River” is written for voice, piano and treble clef instrument, 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 “Cruising Down the River” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Cruising Down the River” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Cruising Down the River” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 3/4. Each measure contains three quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Cruising Down the River” composed by Eily Beadell is a beginner notes arrangement you can download and print. Other recordings of this song include those by Russ Morgan. The song was written by Nell Tollerton. This edition includes 3 pages of music.
It's written in C major. The suggested tempo is around 176 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Piano and Treble Clef Instrument. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Big Band. Musicnotes offers 4 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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