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Once in Royal David's City
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Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Voice C Instrument |
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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1 |
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Product #:
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MN0068090 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- Contains complete lyrics
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: |
Once in Royal David's City |
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Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-E5 |
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Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
88 |
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Musicnotes Edition |
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MN0068090 |
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Price:
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$3.99
Includes unlimited prints + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
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1 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Once in royal David's city, stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her Baby, in a manger for His bed Mary was that Mother mild, |
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Arrangement Details
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Composed by: |
Henry J. Gauntlett |
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1 |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-E5 |
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Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/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), C Major (+5), D Major (-5), Eb Major (-4), E Major (-3), F Major (-2), G Major (-12) |
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Musicnotes Edition |
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MN0068090 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 88 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Once in Royal David's City
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Date: |
1848 |
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Publisher: |
Musicnotes, Inc. |
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Musicnotes Edition |
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MN0068090 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Once in royal David's city, stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her Baby, in a manger for His bed Mary was that Mother mild, |
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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?
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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.
About This Arrangement
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.
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