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Burning Down the House
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Burning Down the House
Talking Heads
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Burning Down the House
Talking Heads
Score Details
“Burning Down the House” by Talking Heads is offered as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by David Byrne, Chris Frantz and Jerry Harrison. The arrangement spans 5 pages. It's scored in G major.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo is pop rock, at around 108 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Its style is New Wave. Musicnotes offers 8 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80s
- Arrangement
- Piano/Vocal/Guitar
- Composers
- David Byrne , Chris Frantz , Jerry Harrison , Tina Weymouth
- Lyricist
- David Byrne
- Product #
- MN0064930
- Pages
- 5 Pages
- Vocal Range
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Voice:
- Publisher
- Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
- Date
- 1983
- Tempo
- Pop Rock
- Metronome
- q = 108
- Original Published Key
- G Major
- Time Signature
- 4/4
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
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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 “Burning Down the House” is in G 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 “Burning Down the House” 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 “Burning Down the House” 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.
Is “Burning Down the House” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Burning Down the House” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Burning Down the House” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
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