- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
When the World Was Young |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
F#3-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
B Minor |
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Time Signature: |
6/8 |
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BPM: |
69 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0121394 |
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Price:
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$5.99
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Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
6 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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It isn't by chance I happen to be a boulevardier, the toast of Paris, for over the noise, the talk and the smoke, |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Frank Sinatra |
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Additional Performers: |
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Pages: |
6 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
F#3-D5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
B Minor |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0121394 |
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Tempo: |
Freely, very expressively |
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Metronome: |
q. = 69 |
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Time Signature: |
6/8 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1950 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0121394 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
It isn't by chance I happen to be a boulevardier, the toast of Paris, for over the noise, the talk and the smoke, |
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From the Book: |
Frank Sinatra - More of His Best |
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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 “When the World Was Young” is in B minor. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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You can preview the piano/vocal/chords score for “When the World Was Young” 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 “When the World Was Young” is written for voice and piano, 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 “When the World Was Young” available for other instruments?
Yes. “When the World Was Young” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “When the World Was Young” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 6/8.

About This Arrangement
This digital sheet music edition of “When the World Was Young” by Frank Sinatra is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement available for instant download and printing. It has also been recorded by Nat King Cole, Aretha Franklin and June Christy. The song was composed by M. Philippe-Gerard. This edition is 6 pages long.
The published key is B minor. It's marked freely, very expressively, at about 69 BPM. It's written for Voice and Piano. Contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Standards. There are 4 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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