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Sixteen Tons
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Sixteen Tons |
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Voice Treble Clef Instrument Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-A5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
120 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0133378 |
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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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2 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 1 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Not completely accurate, but Ill keep it anyway."
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Lyrics Begin:
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Some people say a man is made out of mud |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
'Tennessee' Ernie Ford |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Treble Clef Instrument Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-A5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0133378 |
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Metronome: |
q = 120 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Beginner Notes |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Sixteen Tons
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Date: |
1947 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0133378 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Some people say a man is made out of mud |
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From the Book: |
EZ Play Today #231 - Songs of the 50's |
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Sixteen Tons ('Tennessee' Ernie Ford) The Star Carol (Peggy Lee) This Is My Country ('Tennessee' Ernie Ford) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0133378 |
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From the Book: |
EZ Play Today #231 - Songs of the 50's |
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Publishing administered by: Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The beginner notes edition of “Sixteen Tons” is in A minor. 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?
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What does this beginner notes arrangement include?
The beginner notes arrangement of “Sixteen Tons” is written for voice, treble clef instrument 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 “Sixteen Tons” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Sixteen Tons” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Sixteen Tons” 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
“Sixteen Tons” by 'Tennessee' Ernie Ford is available as a beginner notes arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Merle Travis. It includes 2 pages of music. The original key is A minor.
It's played at about 120 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Treble Clef Instrument and Piano. Contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan.
There are 22 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It has an average customer rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 1 rating. One reviewer notes: “Not completely accurate, but Ill keep it anyway.”
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