- Contains complete lyrics
Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
Song: |
Kansas City |
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Instruments: |
Voice Ukulele C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Ukulele/Vocal/Chords Leadsheet |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
117 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0117279 |
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Price:
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$3.99
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Pages: |
3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I'm goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come. |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Wilbert Harrison |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Ukulele C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-D5 |
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Scorings: |
Ukulele/Vocal/Chords Leadsheet |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0117279 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate Blues |
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Metronome: |
q = 117 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1952 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0117279 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I'm goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come. |
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From the Book: |
Pop Standards |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The ukulele leadsheet edition of “Kansas City” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
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 ukulele leadsheet score for “Kansas City” 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 ukulele leadsheet arrangement include?
The ukulele leadsheet arrangement of “Kansas City” is written for voice, ukulele and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Kansas City” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Kansas City” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Kansas City” 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
“Kansas City” by Wilbert Harrison is available as a ukulele leadsheet arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It has also been recorded by The Beatles, Peggy Lee and James Brown. It was originally composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It includes 3 pages of music.
The original key is C major. It's marked moderate blues, at about 117 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Ukulele and C Instrument. Contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Piano Blues style category. There are 39 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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