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Ol' Man River
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Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Instruments:
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Voice C Instrument |
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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2 |
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Product #:
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MN0183160 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains partial lyrics |
- Contains partial 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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Ol' Man River |
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Voice C Instrument | |
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Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0183160 |
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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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Average Rating:
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Rated 5/5 based on 2 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Most Music Lead Sheets are easy to keep and play. Thats why I favor them for condo work. A..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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Ol' man river, dat ol' man river, |
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Arrangement Details
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Show Boat |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0183160 |
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Tempo: |
Very slowly |
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Metronome: |
q = 66 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Ol' Man River
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Date: |
1927 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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MN0183160 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Ol' man river, dat ol' man river, |
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Publishing administered by: Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Ol' Man River” is in Eb 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 leadsheet 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 leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “Ol' Man River” is written for voice and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. 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
“Ol' Man River” from Show Boat is a leadsheet arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Jerome Kern. It runs 2 pages. The original published key is Eb major.
It can be transposed into 7 alternate keys. It's marked very slowly, at about 66 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and C Instrument. Contains partial lyrics.
It falls under the Show/Broadway style category. It holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 ratings. A verified buyer says: “Most Music Lead Sheets are easy to keep and play. Thats why I favor them for condo work. All I need is the melody, chords, and lyrics. Thank you. Sincerely…”
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