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Ol' Man River
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- Contains partial lyrics
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Ol' Man River |
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Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Audition Cut - Short Piano/Vocal Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
70 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0181705 |
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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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2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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You an' me, we sweat an' strain, |
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Arrangement Details
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From: |
Show Boat |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-E5 |
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Scorings: |
Audition Cut - Short Piano/Vocal Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Available Keys: |
C Major (Orig), A Major (-3), Bb Major (-2), D Major (+2), Eb Major (+3), F Major (+5), G Major (+7) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0181705 |
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Tempo: |
Slow Ragtime |
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Metronome: |
q = 70 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1927 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0181705 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
You an' me, we sweat an' strain, |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The audition cut - short edition of “Ol' Man River” is in C 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 audition cut - short score for “Ol' Man 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 audition cut - short arrangement include?
The audition cut - short arrangement of “Ol' Man River” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
Is “Ol' Man River” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Ol' Man River” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Ol' Man 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
This digital sheet music edition of “Ol' Man River” from Show Boat is an audition cut - short arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Jerome Kern. This edition is 2 pages long. The published key is C major.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo marking is slow ragtime, around 70 BPM. It's written for Voice and Piano. This edition contains partial lyrics.
Its style is Show/Broadway. This song is available in 61 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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