Desperado by The Eagles - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Sheet Music (Page 1 of 6)

Desperado

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By The Eagles Piano/Vocal/Guitar Pages: 6
Available in 9 different keys:
-2 F Major (1 flat)

G Major (Orig. published key)

+2 A Major (3 sharps)

+3 Bb Major (2 flats)

+4 B Major (5 sharps)

-7 C Major

-5 D Major (2 sharps)

-4 Eb Major (3 flats)

-3 E Major (4 sharps)

-2 F Major (1 flat)

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Ceej ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Have been humming this Eagles classic for the last 40 years! The beginning and ending are sublime but simple to play. To me the whole arrangement reflects the song beautifully. I can anticipate singing and playing this piece as a finale or an encore to wow any discerning listener of big and small c romantic/lyrical musiic of any eara.

Musicmystrength ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This arrangement is very true to the song. It is well written and enjoyable to play.

Score Details

“Desperado” by The Eagles is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Glenn Frey and Don Henley. It includes 6 pages of music. This arrangement is in F major.

It can be transposed into 8 alternate keys. It's marked slowly, at about 60 BPM. The scoring is for Guitar, Piano and Voice. Contains complete lyrics.

It falls under the Pop style category. It holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 65 ratings. A verified buyer says: “Have been humming this Eagles classic for the last 40 years! The beginning and ending are sublime but simple to play. To me the whole arrangement reflects the…”

Available at a discount in the digital sheet music collection:

From the Book:

The New Eagles Complete

Arrangement
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
Composers
Glenn Frey , Don Henley
Lyricists
Glenn Frey , Don Henley
Product #
MN0039017_D2
Pages
6 Pages
Instruments
Guitar , Piano , Voice
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from C4 to A5
Publisher
Universal Music Publishing Group
Date
1973
Tempo
Slowly
Metronome
q = 60
Original Published Key
F Major
Original Key
G Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Desperado” is in F major. The originally published key is G major. You can also purchase it in 8 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 “Desperado” 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 “Desperado” is written for guitar, piano and voice, 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 “Desperado” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Desperado” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Desperado” 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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