- 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: |
Down Under |
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Voice Guitar Backup Vocals C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-A4 |
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Scoring: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
C Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
108 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0069755_U1 |
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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: |
2 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 19 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"LOVE THE LEADSHEETS. More please. Just needed those lead flute riffs to play on my Midi Ac..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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Travelling in a fried-out Kombi, on a hippie trail head full of zombie. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Men At Work |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar Backup Vocals C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-A4 |
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Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
C Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Available Keys: |
D Major (Orig), A Major (-5), B Major (-3), C Major (-2), C Minor (+1), E Major (+2), F Major (+3), G Major (+5), G Minor (-4) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0069755_U1 |
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Tempo: |
Reggae feel |
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Metronome: |
q = 108 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1982 |
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Publisher: |
EMI Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0069755_U1 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Travelling in a fried-out Kombi, on a hippie trail head full of zombie. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Down Under” is in C minor. The originally published key is D major. You can also purchase it in 8 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 leadsheet score for “Down Under” 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 “Down Under” is written for voice, guitar, backup vocals and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Down Under” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Down Under” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Down Under” 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
This digital sheet music edition of “Down Under” by Men At Work is a leadsheet arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Colin Hay and Ron Strykert. This edition is 2 pages long. This arrangement is in C minor.
It can be transposed into 8 alternate keys. It's marked reggae feel, at about 108 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Guitar, Backup Vocals and C Instrument. Contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the New Wave style category. It holds a 4.0 out of 5 rating from 19 ratings. A verified buyer says: “LOVE THE LEADSHEETS. More please. Just needed those lead flute riffs to play on my Midi Accordion and there they were.”
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