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Hold Back the River
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Hold Back the River |
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Voice Piano Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-A5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
136 |
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Product #:
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MN0144595 |
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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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7 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 17 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"I found this to be an interesting arrangement especially if you wan to play around with th..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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Tried to keep you close to me but life got in between. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
James Bay |
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Pages: |
7 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-A5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Available Keys: |
F Major (Orig), A Major (-8), Bb Major (-7), C Major (-5), D Major (-3), Eb Major (-2), G Major (+2) |
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MN0144595 |
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Metronome: |
q = 136 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Hold Back the River
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Date: |
2014 |
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Publisher: |
Faber Music |
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Product #: |
MN0144595 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Tried to keep you close to me but life got in between. |
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Reviews
Displaying all reviews (2)I found this to be an interesting arrangement especially if you wan to play around with the melody.
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Publishing administered by: Faber Music
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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 “Hold Back the River” is in F 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 “Hold Back the River” 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 “Hold Back the River” is written for voice, piano, guitar and backup vocals, 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 “Hold Back the River” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Hold Back the River” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Hold Back the River” 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
“Hold Back the River” by James Bay is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Iain Archer. It includes 7 pages of music. The original key is F major.
6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The suggested tempo is around 136 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano, Guitar and Backup Vocals. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Adult Alternative on Musicnotes. Based on 17 ratings, it averages 4.5 out of 5. From a customer review: “Very good sheet music for a vocalist working on their pop repertoire. Easy to follow, provides good accompaniment which is accurate to the original recorded…”
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