- 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: |
Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home? |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-F5 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/4 |
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BPM: |
96 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
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Product #:
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MN0083449 |
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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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Pages: |
2 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 6 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Our group has been doing the chorus for so long they have forgotten how to do the two vers..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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On one summer's day Sun was shining fine, |
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Arrangement Details
Composed by: |
Hughie Cannon |
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Additional Performers: |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-F5 |
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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), F Major (-2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
Product #: |
MN0083449 |
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Tempo: |
Moderato |
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Metronome: |
q = 96 |
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Time Signature: |
2/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1902 |
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Publisher: |
Musicnotes, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
Product #: |
MN0083449 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
On one summer's day Sun was shining fine, |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?” is in G major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the leadsheet score for “Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?” 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 “Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?” 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 “Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/4. Each measure contains two quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?” composed by Hughie Cannon is a leadsheet arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. Other recordings of this song include those by Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darin and Louis Armstrong. Produced as a Musicnotes edition, it's arranged and engraved in-house. It runs 2 pages.
The original published key is G major. 6 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is moderato, at around 96 BPM. It's arranged for Voice and C Instrument.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Based on 6 ratings, it averages 4.0 out of 5. From a customer review: “Our group has been doing the chorus for so long they have forgotten how to do the two verses. No more, now we have the music to do the complete song. Yes!!!”
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