- 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.
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It Wasn't the Nails |
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Voice 3-Part Choir C Instrument | |
Scoring: |
Lyrics/Melody/Chords Leadsheet 3-Part Choir |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0119136 |
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Price:
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$3.99
First purchase must contain a minimum of 3 prints.
Includes prints + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
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Pages: |
2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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The nails that held Him to the cross, |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Mississippi Mass Choir |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice 3-Part Choir C Instrument | |
Scorings: |
Lyrics/Melody/Chords Leadsheet 3-Part Choir |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0119136 |
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Tempo: |
Upbeat Gospel |
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Metronome: |
q = 100 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1993 |
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Publisher: |
Peer International Corporation |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0119136 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
The nails that held Him to the cross, |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “It Wasn't the Nails” is in Bb major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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What does this leadsheet arrangement include?
The leadsheet arrangement of “It Wasn't the Nails” is written for voice, 3-part choir and C instrument. The score includes three separate vocal parts. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “It Wasn't the Nails” available for other instruments?
Yes. “It Wasn't the Nails” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “It Wasn't the Nails” 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
Available as digital sheet music, “It Wasn't the Nails” by Mississippi Mass Choir is a leadsheet arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Jerry Mannery and Milton Biggham. This edition includes 2 pages of music.
It's written in Bb major. It's marked upbeat gospel, at about 100 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, 3-Part Choir and C Instrument.
Contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Gospel. There are 4 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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