I Shall Be Released
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“I Shall Be Released” by Nina Simone is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Bob Dylan. It includes 6 pages of music. It's scored in Eb major.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. It's marked laid-back blues, at about 56 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano, Guitar and Backup Vocals. Contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Folk. There are 12 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
- Arrangement
- Singer Pro
- Composer
- Bob Dylan
- Lyricist
- Bob Dylan
- Product #
- MN0068894_D6
- Pages
- 6 Pages
- Vocal Range
-
Voice:
- Publisher
- Universal Music Publishing Group
- Date
- 1967
- Tempo
- Laid-back blues
- Metronome
- q. = 56
- Original Published Key
- Eb Major
- Original Key
- A Major
- Time Signature
- 12/8
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
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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 “I Shall Be Released” is in Eb major. The originally published key is A 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 “I Shall Be Released” 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 “I Shall Be Released” 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 “I Shall Be Released” available for other instruments?
Yes. “I Shall Be Released” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I Shall Be Released” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 12/8.
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