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The Book of Love
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
- Contains complete lyrics
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The Book of Love |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
Ab3-Eb5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
Ab Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
88 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0196008 |
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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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3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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The Book of Love is long and boring, no one can lift the damn thing. |
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Arrangement Details
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Peter Gabriel |
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3 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
Ab3-Eb5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
Ab Major |
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Available Keys: |
Ab Major (Orig), A Major (+1), Bb Major (+2), C Major (+4), D Major (+6), Eb Major (+7), F Major (-3), G Major (-1) |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0196008 |
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Metronome: |
q = 88 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, The Book of Love
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Date: |
1999 |
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Publisher: |
Notting Hill Music |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0196008 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
The Book of Love is long and boring, no one can lift the damn thing. |
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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 “The Book of Love” is in Ab major. You can also purchase it in 7 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 piano/vocal/guitar score for “The Book of Love” 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 “The Book of Love” 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 “The Book of Love” available for other instruments?
Yes. “The Book of Love” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The Book of Love” 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
“The Book of Love” by Peter Gabriel is offered as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. It has also been performed by The Magnetic Fields. The original music is by Stephin Merritt. The arrangement spans 3 pages.
It's scored in Ab major. 7 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is around 88 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar.
This edition contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Electronic on Musicnotes. It was featured on Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs.
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