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Down By the River
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Each additional print is $2.99
- Contains complete lyrics
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
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Down By the River |
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Voice Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
84 |
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Product #:
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MN0046664 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
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2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Be on my side, |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Neil Young |
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2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-D5 |
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Scorings: |
Leadsheet Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0046664 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately slow, in 2 |
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Metronome: |
h = 84 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Notation: |
Easy Guitar |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Down By the River
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Date: |
1969 |
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Publisher: |
Hal Leonard Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0046664 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Be on my side, |
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From the Book: |
Neil Young: Anthology |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0046664 |
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Neil Young: Anthology |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The easy guitar edition of “Down By the River” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
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 easy guitar score for “Down By 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 easy guitar arrangement include?
The easy guitar arrangement of “Down By the River” is written for voice and guitar, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Down By the River” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Down By the River” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Down By the River” 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
“Down By the River” by Neil Young is offered as an easy guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. It has also been performed by Crazy Horse. The arrangement spans 2 pages.
It's scored in G major. The tempo marking is moderately slow, in 2, around 84 BPM. It's written for Voice and Guitar.
This edition contains complete lyrics. Its style is Country-Rock. This song is available in 10 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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