- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Playing In the Band |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
F#4-F#5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
D Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
120 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0149721 |
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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: |
4 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Some folks trust to reason, others trust to might. |
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Arrangement Details
Song Details
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Date: |
1971 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0149721 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Some folks trust to reason, others trust to might. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Playing In the Band” is in D major. It is currently available in that key only.
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 piano/vocal/guitar score for “Playing In the Band” 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/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Playing In the Band” is written for voice, piano and guitar, 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 “Playing In the Band” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Playing In the Band” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Playing In the Band” 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, “Playing In the Band” by Grateful Dead is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Bob Weir and Mickey Hart. This edition includes 4 pages of music.
It's written in D major. The tempo marking is moderately fast, around 120 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar.
This edition contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Folk-Rock on Musicnotes. This song is available in 4 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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