- 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: |
Let's Call the Whole Thing Off |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Lyrics/Melody/Chords Leadsheet |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
108 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0149096 |
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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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Things have come to a pretty pass, our romance is growing flat, for you like this and the other while I go for this and that. |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
Composed by: |
George Gershwin |
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Additional Performers: |
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Pages: |
2 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice C Instrument | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-E5 |
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Scorings: |
Lyrics/Melody/Chords Leadsheet |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Available Keys: |
D Major (Orig), A Major (-5), Bb Major (-4), C Major (-2), Eb Major (+1), F Major (+3), G Major (-7) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0149096 |
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Tempo: |
Brightly |
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Metronome: |
q = 108 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Composer: |
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Lyricist: |
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Date: |
1936 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0149096 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Things have come to a pretty pass, our romance is growing flat, for you like this and the other while I go for this and that. |
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From the Show: |
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From the Book: |
George and Ira Gershwin Fakebook |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The leadsheet edition of “Let's Call the Whole Thing Off” is in D major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the leadsheet score for “Let's Call the Whole Thing Off” 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 “Let's Call the Whole Thing Off” 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.
Is “Let's Call the Whole Thing Off” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Let's Call the Whole Thing Off” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Let's Call the Whole Thing Off” to compare them.
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
“Let's Call the Whole Thing Off” composed by George Gershwin is a leadsheet arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It has also been recorded by Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire and Ella Fitzgerald. It runs 2 pages. The original published key is D major.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. It's marked brightly, at about 108 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and C Instrument. Contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Jazz style category. There are 32 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. The piece is from Shall We Dance.
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