Do It the Hard Way
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This digital sheet music edition of “Do It the Hard Way” by Chet Baker is a voice solo arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Richard Rodgers. This edition is 4 pages long. The published key is Eb major.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. It's marked slowly and quietly, at about 168 BPM. The scoring is for Voice. Contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Cool style category. There are 4 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. The piece is from Pal Joey.
From the Book:
The Chet Baker Collection
- Arrangement
- Vocal Solo
- Composer
- Richard Rodgers
- Lyricist
- Lorenz Hart
- Product #
- MN0060278
- Pages
- 4 Pages
- Instrument
- Voice
- Vocal Range
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Voice:
- Publisher
- Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
- Date
- 1940
- Tempo
- Slowly and quietly
- Metronome
- q = 168
- Original Published Key
- Eb Major
- Time Signature
- 4/4
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
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Arrangement Notes
This is a transcription of Chet Baker's all-vocal rendition of "Do It the Hard Way" from his album "It Could Happen To You." Baker's classic scat solo is included in standard notation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The voice solo edition of “Do It the Hard Way” is in Eb major. You can also purchase it in 6 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 voice solo score for “Do It the Hard Way” 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 voice solo arrangement include?
The voice solo arrangement of “Do It the Hard Way” is written for voice. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Do It the Hard Way” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Do It the Hard Way” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Do It the Hard Way” 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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