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Why Go |
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Instruments: |
Voice Bass Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Scoring: |
Bass Tab Bass/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0097512 |
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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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Pages: |
4 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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She scratches a letter, into a wall made of stone. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Pearl Jam |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Bass Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Scorings: |
Bass Tab Bass/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0097512 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate Rock |
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Metronome: |
q = 112 |
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Notation: |
Bass TAB |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1991 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0097512 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
She scratches a letter, into a wall made of stone. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Pearl Jam - Ten |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The bass TAB edition of “Why Go” is in E major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the bass TAB score for “Why Go” 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 bass TAB arrangement include?
The bass TAB arrangement of “Why Go” is written for voice, bass guitar and backup vocals. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, 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 “Why Go” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Why Go” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Why Go” 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
“Why Go” by Pearl Jam is a bass TAB arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Jeff Ament. It runs 4 pages.
The original published key is E major. The tempo is moderate rock, at around 112 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Bass Guitar and Backup Vocals.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Rock on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 4 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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