Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a song and are rarely more than one page in length. Musicians will often use these skeletons to improvise their own arrangements. Leadsheets often do not contain complete lyrics to the song.
Song: |
Prelude |
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By: |
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Instrument: |
C Instrument | |
Scoring: |
Instrument/Chords Leadsheet |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
74 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0146929 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $2.99
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Pages: |
1 |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Chicago |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instrument: |
C Instrument | |
Scorings: |
Instrument/Chords Leadsheet |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0146929 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
h = 74 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Genres: |
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Song Details
Composers: |
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Date: |
1970 |
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Publisher: |
BMG Rights Management |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0146929 |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
The Chicago Fake Book |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Prelude” 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 leadsheet score for “Prelude” 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 “Prelude” is written for C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Prelude” by Chicago is a leadsheet arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Terry Kath and Peter Matz. It runs 1 page.
The original published key is C major. The tempo is moderately, at around 74 BPM. The arrangement is scored for C Instrument.
Stylistically, it's Crossover. Musicnotes offers 2 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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