- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
The Importance of Being Idle |
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Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 Guitar 4 Strum | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-A4 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Time Signature: |
12/8 |
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BPM: |
110 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0072032 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
7 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I sold my soul for the second time, 'cos the man, he don't pay me. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Oasis |
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Pages: |
7 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 Guitar 4 Strum | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-A4 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0072032 |
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Metronome: |
q. = 110 |
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Time Signature: |
12/8 |
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Notation: |
Guitar TAB |
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Song Details
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Date: |
2005 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0072032 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I sold my soul for the second time, 'cos the man, he don't pay me. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “The Importance of Being Idle” is in A minor. It is currently available in that key only.
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What does this guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “The Importance of Being Idle” is written for voice, guitar 1, guitar 2, guitar 3, guitar 4 and strum. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “The Importance of Being Idle” available for other instruments?
Yes. “The Importance of Being Idle” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The Importance of Being Idle” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 12/8.

About This Arrangement
“The Importance of Being Idle” by Oasis is available as a guitar TAB arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Noel Gallagher. It includes 7 pages of music.
The original key is A minor. The tempo is around 110 BPM. It's written for Voice, Guitar 1, Guitar 2, Guitar 3, Guitar 4 and Strum.
This edition contains complete lyrics. Its style is Alternative Pop/Rock. This song is available in 9 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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