- Contains partial lyrics
Song: |
A Quiet Thing [Excerpt] |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
F3-C5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
104 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0142193 |
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Price:
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$5.99
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Pages: |
2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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But I don't hear the drums, |
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Arrangement Details
From: |
Flora the Red Menace |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
F3-C5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Available Keys: |
F Major (Orig), A Major (+4), Bb Major (+5), C Major (+7), D Major (+9), Eb Major (-2), G Major (+2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0142193 |
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Tempo: |
Lyrically |
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Metronome: |
q = 104 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Composer: |
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Lyricist: |
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Date: |
1965 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0142193 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
But I don't hear the drums, |
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From the Show: |
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From the Book: |
The 16-Bar Theatre Audition - Belter (Mezzo-Soprano) Edition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “A Quiet Thing” is in F major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
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/chords score for “A Quiet Thing” 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/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “A Quiet Thing” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
Is “A Quiet Thing” available for other instruments?
Yes. “A Quiet Thing” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “A Quiet Thing” 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 “A Quiet Thing” from Flora the Red Menace is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by John Kander. This edition is 2 pages long. The published key is F major.
6 alternate keys are available for transposition. It's marked lyrically, at about 104 BPM. It's arranged for Voice and Piano. Contains partial lyrics.
It's categorized as Show/Broadway on Musicnotes. There are 8 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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