- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Half the Fun |
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Instruments: |
Voice 1 Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 Strum | |
Vocal Range: |
F4-F4 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
147 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0056448 |
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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: |
8 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Half the fun of it is that I can't keep up, and I lose my breath, and what's worse is I don't think I'm the first. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Snow Patrol |
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Pages: |
8 |
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Instruments: |
Voice 1 Guitar 1 Guitar 2 Guitar 3 Strum | |
Vocal Range: |
F4-F4 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0056448 |
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Metronome: |
q = 147 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Guitar TAB |
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Song Details
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Date: |
2003 |
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Publisher: |
Faber Music |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0056448 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Half the fun of it is that I can't keep up, and I lose my breath, and what's worse is I don't think I'm the first. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Final Straw |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB edition of “Half the Fun” is in E 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 guitar TAB score for “Half the Fun” 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 guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “Half the Fun” is written for voice 1, guitar 1, guitar 2, guitar 3 and strum. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, 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 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Half the Fun” by Snow Patrol is a guitar TAB arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Gary Lightbody, Jonathan Quinn and Mark McClelland. It runs 8 pages.
The original published key is E major. It's played at about 147 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice 1, Guitar 1, Guitar 2, Guitar 3 and Strum.
Contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Rock. There are 2 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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