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- Contains complete lyrics
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Bookends |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
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Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
Bb Major |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Product #:
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MN0108969_U7 |
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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: |
2 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 3.5/5 based on 7 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"This is a decent PVG arrangement that will do in a pinch. Bit of an awkwardly thin accompa..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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Time it was, and what a time it was, it was a time of innocence, a time of confidences. |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1968 |
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Publisher: |
Music Sales Corp. |
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Product #: |
MN0108969_U7 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Time it was, and what a time it was, it was a time of innocence, a time of confidences. |
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From the Books: |
Classic Paul Simon - The Simon and Garfunkel Years Classic Paul Simon: The Simon and Garfunkel Years The Simon and Garfunkel Collection |
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Classic Paul Simon - The Simon and Garfunkel Years Classic Paul Simon: The Simon and Garfunkel Years The Simon and Garfunkel Collection |
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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 “Bookends” is in Bb major. The originally published key is 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 piano/vocal/guitar score for “Bookends” 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 “Bookends” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 3/8. Each measure contains three eighth-note beats.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Bookends” by Simon & Garfunkel is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Paul Simon. This edition includes 2 pages of music. This edition is in Bb major.
6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is gracefully, at around 84 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
It's categorized as Folk-Pop on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 2 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. Based on 7 ratings, it averages 3.5 out of 5.
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