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Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Sheet Music (Page 1 of 2)

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pantonal ★ ★ ★

This is a decent PVG arrangement that will do in a pinch. Bit of an awkwardly thin accompaniment, but its a short little after dinner mint of a piece, and simple harmonies means an easy setting for improvisation.


Score Details

This digital sheet music edition of “Bookends” by Simon & Garfunkel is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Paul Simon. This edition is 2 pages long. The published key is Eb major.

It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. It's marked gracefully, at about 84 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar. Contains complete lyrics.

It falls under the Folk-Pop style category. There are 2 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It holds a 3.5 out of 5 rating from 7 ratings.

From the Books:

Classic Paul Simon - The Simon and Garfunkel Years

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The Simon and Garfunkel Collection

Arrangement
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
Composer
Paul Simon
Lyricist
Paul Simon
Product #
MN0108969
Pages
2 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Piano , Guitar
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from Bb3 to Ab4
Publisher
Music Sales Corp.
Date
1968
Tempo
Gracefully
Metronome
q = 84
Original Published Key
Eb Major
Time Signature
3/8
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes




Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Bookends” is in Eb 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 piano/vocal/guitar score for “Bookends” 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 “Bookends” 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.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 3/8. Each measure contains three eighth-note beats.

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