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Tell Mama
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Each additional print is $4.99
- Contains partial lyrics
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Tell Mama |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-F5 |
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Scoring: |
Audition Cut - Short Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
B Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
D Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
126 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0177393_D3 |
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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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2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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You thought you had to find a good girl, one to love you and give you the world. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Etta James |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-F5 |
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Scorings: |
Audition Cut - Short Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Transposed Key: |
B Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
D Minor |
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Available Keys: |
D Minor (Orig), A Minor (-5), B Minor (-3), C Minor (-2), E Minor (+2), F# Minor (+4), G Minor (+5) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0177393_D3 |
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Tempo: |
Saucy rock and roll |
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Metronome: |
q = 126 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Tell Mama
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Date: |
1966 |
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Publisher: |
EMI Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0177393_D3 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
You thought you had to find a good girl, one to love you and give you the world. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The audition cut - short edition of “Tell Mama” is in B minor. The originally published key is D minor. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
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 audition cut - short score for “Tell Mama” 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 audition cut - short arrangement include?
The audition cut - short arrangement of “Tell Mama” is written for voice, piano and guitar, 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 “Tell Mama” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Tell Mama” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Tell Mama” 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
“Tell Mama” by Etta James is an audition cut - short arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Wilbur Terrell, Marcus Daniel and Clarence Carter. It runs 2 pages. It's scored in B minor.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo is saucy rock and roll, at around 126 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains partial lyrics.
Its style is Blues. Musicnotes offers 6 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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