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Play a Simple Melody
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Play a Simple Melody |
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Instruments: |
Voice 1 Voice 2 Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
G#4-A5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
A Major |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
70 |
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Product #:
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MN0150952_U6 |
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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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4 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Won't you play a simple melody like my mother sang to me. |
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Composed by: |
Irving Berlin |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice 1 Voice 2 Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
G#4-A5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
A 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), F Major (+2), G Major (+4) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0150952_U6 |
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Tempo: |
Medium rag tempo |
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Metronome: |
h = 70 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Play a Simple Melody
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Date: |
1914 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0150952_U6 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Won't you play a simple melody like my mother sang to me. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Play a Simple Melody” is in A major. The originally published key is Eb major. 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 piano/vocal/guitar score for “Play a Simple Melody” 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/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Play a Simple Melody” is written for voice 1, voice 2, piano and guitar, 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 “Play a Simple Melody” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Play a Simple Melody” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Play a Simple Melody” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“Play a Simple Melody” composed by Irving Berlin is offered as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. Other recordings of this song include those by Jo Stafford and Bing Crosby. The arrangement spans 4 pages. This edition is in A major.
6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is medium rag tempo, at around 70 BPM. It's arranged for Voice 1, Voice 2, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Show/Broadway on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 8 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. It comes from There's No Business Like Show Business.
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