- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
When the Sun Goes Down In the South |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C#4-A5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
92 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0103122 |
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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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When the sun goes down in the south and the moon comes up in the east, well, step right up and see the wonder of the ages. |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1985 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0103122 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When the sun goes down in the south and the moon comes up in the east, well, step right up and see the wonder of the ages. |
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From the Show: |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Big River |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “When the Sun Goes Down In the South” is in A major. It is currently available in that key only.
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 piano/vocal/guitar score for “When the Sun Goes Down In the South” 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 piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “When the Sun Goes Down In the South” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“When the Sun Goes Down In the South” from Big River is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Roger Miller. It includes 7 pages of music.
The original key is A major. It's marked bright dixieland swing, at about 92 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Piano and Guitar.
Contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Show/Broadway. There are 2 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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