- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Paperback Writer |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
157 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0071763 |
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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: |
4 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Dear Sir or Madam will you read my book? |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
The Beatles |
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Pages: |
4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
G4-G5 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0071763 |
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Tempo: |
Fast |
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Metronome: |
q = 157 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notations: |
Guitar Recorded Versions (with TAB) Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1966 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0071763 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Dear Sir or Madam will you read my book? |
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From the Show: |
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From the Albums: |
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From the Books: |
The Beatles - 1962-1966 - 2nd Edition The Decade Series - More of the 1960s |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar recorded versions edition of “Paperback Writer” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar recorded versions score for “Paperback Writer” 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 guitar recorded versions arrangement include?
The guitar recorded versions arrangement of “Paperback Writer” is written for voice, guitar 1, guitar 2 and backup vocals. The score includes both standard notation and tablature, 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 “Paperback Writer” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Paperback Writer” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Paperback Writer” 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
“Paperback Writer” by The Beatles is a guitar recorded versions arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. It runs 4 pages. The original published key is G major.
The tempo is fast, at around 157 BPM. It's written for Voice, Guitar 1, Guitar 2 and Backup Vocals. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Its style is Rock.
Musicnotes offers 47 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. It comes from Rock Band.
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