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Song: |
Paperback Writer |
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Instrument: |
Cello | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
80 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0162904 |
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Price:
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$4.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $3.99
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Pages: |
1 |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
The Beatles |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Forms: |
Song Solo |
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Instrument: |
Cello | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0162904 |
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Tempo: |
Bright Rock |
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Metronome: |
h = 80 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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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 #: |
MN0162904 |
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From the Albums: |
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From the Book: |
Best of the Beatles - 2nd Edition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The cello solo 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 cello solo 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.
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 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Paperback Writer” by The Beatles is a cello solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It runs 1 page.
The original published key is G major. It's marked bright rock, at about 80 BPM. It's written for Cello.
Its style is Pop. There are 47 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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