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When Doves Cry
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- Contains complete lyrics
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When Doves Cry |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-B4 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
128 |
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Product #:
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MN0077772_U5 |
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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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4 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 3/5 based on 45 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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Lyrics Begin:
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Dig, if you will, the picture of you and I engaged in a kiss. |
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By: |
Prince |
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4 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-B4 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Minor |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Available Keys: |
A Minor (Orig), B Minor (+2), C Minor (+3), D Minor (+5), E Minor (+7), F# Minor (-3), G Minor (-2) |
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MN0077772_U5 |
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Tempo: |
Medium tempo |
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Metronome: |
q = 128 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, When Doves Cry
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Date: |
1984 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0077772_U5 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Dig, if you will, the picture of you and I engaged in a kiss. |
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From the Book: |
VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Rock & Roll |
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From the Book: |
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Publishing administered by: Universal Music Publishing Group
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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 “When Doves Cry” is in D minor. The originally published key is A minor. 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 piano/vocal/guitar score for “When Doves Cry” 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 “When Doves Cry” 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 “When Doves Cry” available for other instruments?
Yes. “When Doves Cry” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “When Doves Cry” 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
“When Doves Cry” by Prince is offered as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The arrangement spans 4 pages. It's written in D minor. It's available in 6 additional keys for transposition.
The tempo marking is medium tempo, around 128 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's R&B.
This song is available in 30 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It has an average customer rating of 3.0 out of 5 from 45 ratings.
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