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Being Alive
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Being Alive |
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Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-A5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
116 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0086792 |
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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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5 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 6 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Great showstopper."
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Lyrics Begin:
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Somebody hold me too close, |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Stephen Sondheim |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-A5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Available Keys: |
F Major (Orig), A Major (-8), Bb Major (-7), C Major (-5), D Major (-3), Eb Major (-2), G Major (-10) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0086792 |
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Tempo: |
Steadily |
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Metronome: |
q = 116 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Being Alive
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Date: |
1970 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0086792 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Somebody hold me too close, |
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Reviews
Displaying all reviews (2)This is one of the greatest theater songs of the last half century. The texture of the accompaniment is just a little bit thin at the beginning and perhaps a bit thick at the climax. A sensitive accompanist will suit the texture to the abilities of the singer. The feel of the accompaniment overall is quite supportive and as true as possible to the pit band arrangement. It is a solo song here despite originally having a fair number of interventions from other characters. But this is the only way it can be done as a solo song.
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Publishing administered by: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal edition of “Being Alive” is in F 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 score for “Being Alive” 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 arrangement include?
The piano/vocal arrangement of “Being Alive” is written for voice and piano, 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 “Being Alive” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Being Alive” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Being Alive” 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
“Being Alive” by Stephen Sondheim is available as a piano/vocal arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It includes 5 pages of music. The original key is F major. 6 alternate keys are available for transposition.
It's marked steadily, at about 116 BPM. It's arranged for Voice and Piano. Contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Show/Broadway on Musicnotes.
It appears on Company. Based on 6 ratings, it averages 4.5 out of 5. From a customer review: “This is one of the greatest theater songs of the last half century. The texture of the accompaniment is just a little bit thin at the beginning and perhaps a…”
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