- 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: |
A Hundred Pounds of Clay |
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Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
Bb3-F5 |
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Scoring: |
Lyrics/Melody/Chords Leadsheet |
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Original Published Key: |
Bb Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
64 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0148127 |
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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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He took a hundred pounds of clay and then He said, "Hey!" |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1961 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0148127 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
He took a hundred pounds of clay and then He said, "Hey!" |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Early Rock'N'Roll Era 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 “A Hundred Pounds of Clay” is in Bb 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 leadsheet score for “A Hundred Pounds of Clay” 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 “A Hundred Pounds of Clay” 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.
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
Available as digital sheet music, “A Hundred Pounds of Clay” by Gene McDaniels is a leadsheet arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Bob Elgin, Luther Dixon and Kay Rogers. This edition includes 2 pages of music.
It's written in Bb major. The tempo marking is with a beat, around 64 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice and C Instrument.
This edition contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Soul. This song is available in 2 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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