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Blue Bayou |
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Voice Guitar Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
120 |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0026624_D3 |
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Price:
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$5.99
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Pages: |
3 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 3 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"The arrangement is fairly easy and provides me with opportunities to "make it my own." It ..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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I feel so bad, I've got a worried mind, I'm so lonesome all the time, since I left my baby behind on Blue Bayou. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Roy Orbison |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Available Keys: |
F Major (Orig), A Major (+4), Bb Major (+5), B Major (+6), C Major (+7), D Major (-3), Eb Major (-2), G Major (+2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0026624_D3 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 120 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1961 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0026624_D3 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I feel so bad, I've got a worried mind, I'm so lonesome all the time, since I left my baby behind on Blue Bayou. |
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From the Books: |
Blue Bayou Even More Songs of the 1970's |
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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 “Blue Bayou” is in D major. The originally published key is F major. You can also purchase it in 7 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 “Blue Bayou” 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 “Blue Bayou” is written for voice, guitar and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written.
Is “Blue Bayou” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Blue Bayou” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Blue Bayou” 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
This digital sheet music edition of “Blue Bayou” by Roy Orbison is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement available for instant download and printing. It has also been performed by Linda Ronstadt. The song was composed by Joe Melson. This edition is 3 pages long.
This edition is in D major. 7 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo marking is moderately, around 120 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Guitar and Piano.
It's categorized as Rock on Musicnotes. Based on 3 ratings, it averages 4.5 out of 5. From a customer review: “The arrangement is fairly easy and provides me with opportunities to "make it my own." It works well.”
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