- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Live and Let Die |
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Instruments: |
Voice Bass Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-C6 |
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Scoring: |
Bass Tab Bass/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
60 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0133888 |
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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: |
5 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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When you were young and your heart was an open book, you used to say live and let live. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Paul McCartney |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Bass Guitar Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-C6 |
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Scorings: |
Bass Tab Bass/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0133888 |
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Tempo: |
Slowly |
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Metronome: |
q = 60 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Bass TAB |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1973 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0133888 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When you were young and your heart was an open book, you used to say live and let live. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The bass TAB edition of “Live and Let Die” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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You can preview the bass TAB score for “Live and Let Die” 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 bass TAB arrangement include?
The bass TAB arrangement of “Live and Let Die” is written for voice, bass guitar and backup vocals. 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 “Live and Let Die” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Live and Let Die” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Live and Let Die” 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 “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney is a bass TAB arrangement available for instant download and printing. Other recordings of this song include those by Wings. The song was composed by Linda McCartney. This edition is 5 pages long.
The published key is G major. The tempo is slowly, at around 60 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Bass Guitar and Backup Vocals. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Pop Rock style category. Musicnotes offers 68 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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