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Desperado
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Desperado |
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Voice Piano | |
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D4-B5 |
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Scoring: |
Singer Pro Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
56 |
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MN0051893 |
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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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5 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 456 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Exceptional score - very like the original easy to learn and play all you need is a good v..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? |
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Arrangement Details
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The Eagles |
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5 |
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Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-B5 |
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Scorings: |
Singer Pro Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Available Keys: |
G Major (Orig), A Major (+2), Bb Major (+3), B Major (-8), C Major (-7), D Major (-5), Eb Major (-4), E Major (-3), F Major (-2), Ab Major (+1) |
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MN0051893 |
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Tempo: |
Slowly |
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Metronome: |
q = 56 |
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4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Desperado
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Date: |
1973 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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MN0051893 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? |
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Reviews
Displaying the top 10 out of 19 reviews for "Desperado"Exceptional score - very like the original easy to learn and play all you need is a good vocalist and you are away!
Slyder07
Excellent transcription. Relatively easy to play. One of the more acurrate pieces Ive played.
kinneybip1
One of my favs by the Eagles. Cant wait until I can do it justice!
Phyllis_Karr
Excellent quality; sounds just like the original.
Konstantin_Makarov
You neednt be desperate any more. This one works and very well. Just play and hit home.
Fleetwood89
This was a great piece to play and has been really fun to play with one of my soloists.
Todd_David_Baltz
Loved this arrangement. The piano is simple but sounds great, and its very clear, clean, and easy to follow.
Leanne_Olson
I love this arrangement of Desperado! It is easy enough to play at sing.
LarissaLynn
Publishing administered by: Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “Desperado” is in G major. You can also purchase it in 9 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/chords 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/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “Desperado” is written for voice 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 “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, also known as common time. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Desperado” by The Eagles is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement you can download and print. It has also been performed by Linda Ronstadt and The Carpenters. The song was written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey. This edition includes 5 pages of music.
It's written in G major. Transposition into 9 other keys is available. The tempo marking is slowly, around 56 BPM. It's written for Voice and Piano.
This edition contains complete lyrics. Customers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 456 ratings. One customer writes: “Exceptional score - very like the original easy to learn and play all you need is a good vocalist and you are away!”
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