- 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: |
Getting Better |
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Voice C Instrument | |
Scoring: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0101326 |
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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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Lyrics Begin:
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It's Getting Better all the time I used to get mad at my school, the teachers who taught me weren't cool, |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
The Beatles |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Scorings: |
Leadsheet Lyrics/Melody/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0101326 |
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Tempo: |
Rock Shuffle |
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Metronome: |
q = 120 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1967 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0101326 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
It's Getting Better all the time I used to get mad at my school, the teachers who taught me weren't cool, |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
The Beatles 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 “Getting Better” 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 “Getting Better” 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 “Getting Better” 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 “Getting Better” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Getting Better” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Getting Better” 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
“Getting Better” by The Beatles is offered as a leadsheet arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. The arrangement spans 2 pages.
It's scored in C major. The tempo is rock shuffle, at around 120 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice and C Instrument.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Pop. Musicnotes offers 36 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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