It's the Hard-Knock Life [beginner - abridged]
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“It's the Hard-Knock Life” by Chrissy Ricker is a piano solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Charles Strouse. It's an official Signature Artist edition, produced with the performer to stay true to the original recording. It runs 3 pages.
The original published key is C major. It's marked quickly, at about 144 BPM. The scoring is for Piano. Contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Movie/TV style category. There are 43 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. The piece is from Annie.
- Arrangement
- Instrumental Solo
- Composer
- Charles Strouse
- Lyricist
- Martin Charnin
- Product #
- MN0272055
- Pages
- 3 Pages
- Instrument
- Piano
- Publisher
- MPL Communications, Inc.
- Date
- 1977
- Tempo
- Quickly
- Metronome
- q = 144
- Original Published Key
- C Major
- Time Signature
- 4/4
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano solo edition of “It's the Hard-Knock Life” 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 piano solo score for “It's the Hard-Knock Life” 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 solo arrangement include?
The piano solo arrangement of “It's the Hard-Knock Life” is written for 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 “It's the Hard-Knock Life” available for other instruments?
Yes. “It's the Hard-Knock Life” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “It's the Hard-Knock Life” 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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