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Once in Royal David's City by Henry J. Gauntlett - Leadsheet, Lyrics/Melody/Chords Sheet Music (Page 1 of 1)

Once in Royal David's City

Composed by Henry J. Gauntlett Leadsheet Pages: 1

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Available in 9 different keys:
G Major (Orig. published key)

G Major (Orig. published key)

+2 A Major (3 sharps)

+3 Bb Major (2 flats)

+5 C Major

-5 D Major (2 sharps)

-4 Eb Major (3 flats)

-3 E Major (4 sharps)

-2 F Major (1 flat)

-12 G Major (1 sharp)

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Score Details

Available as digital sheet music, “Once in Royal David's City” composed by Henry J. Gauntlett is a leadsheet arrangement you can download and print. It's an exclusive Musicnotes edition, engraved in-house by our arrangers. This edition includes 1 page of music. It's written in G major.

It can be transposed into 8 alternate keys. It's marked moderately, at about 88 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and C Instrument. Contains complete lyrics.

It falls under the Holiday & Special Occasion style category. There are 66 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.

Arrangement
Leadsheet
Composer
Henry J. Gauntlett
Lyricist
Cecil Alexander
Product #
MN0068090
Pages
1 Page
Instruments
Voice , C Instrument
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from D4 to E5
Publisher
Musicnotes, Inc.
Date
1848
Tempo
Moderately
Metronome
q = 88
Original Published Key
G Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Musicnotes Edition
Interactive
Yes

Appears On

1840s

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The leadsheet edition of “Once in Royal David's City” is in G major. You can also purchase it in 7 other keys, each sold separately.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with unlimited authorized prints 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.

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You can preview the leadsheet score for “Once in Royal David's 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 leadsheet arrangement include?

The leadsheet arrangement of “Once in Royal David's City” is written for voice and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

Is “Once in Royal David's City” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Once in Royal David's City” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Once in Royal David's 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.

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