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Desperado by The Eagles - Singer Pro, Piano/Vocal/Chords Sheet Music (Page 1 of 5)

Desperado

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By The Eagles Piano/Vocal/Chords, Singer Pro Pages: 5
Available in 10 different keys:
G Major (Orig. published key)

G Major (Orig. published key)

+2 A Major (3 sharps)

+3 Bb Major (2 flats)

-8 B Major (5 sharps)

-7 C Major

-5 D Major (2 sharps)

-4 Eb Major (3 flats)

-3 E Major (4 sharps)

-2 F Major (1 flat)

+1 Ab Major (4 flats)

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Reviews

Slyder07 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exceptional score - very like the original easy to learn and play all you need is a good vocalist and you are away!

kinneybip1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent transcription. Relatively easy to play. One of the more acurrate pieces Ive played.

Score Details

Available as digital sheet music, “Desperado” by The Eagles is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement you can download and print. It has also been performed by Linda Ronstadt and The Carpenters. The song was written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey. This edition includes 5 pages of music.

It's written in G major. Transposition into 9 other keys is available. The tempo marking is slowly, around 56 BPM. It's written for Voice and Piano.

This edition contains complete lyrics. Customers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 456 ratings. One customer writes: “Exceptional score - very like the original easy to learn and play all you need is a good vocalist and you are away!”

Arrangement
Singer Pro
Composers
Don Henley , Glenn Frey
Lyricists
Don Henley , Glenn Frey
Product #
MN0051893
Pages
5 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Piano
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from D4 to B5
Publisher
Universal Music Publishing Group
Date
1973
Tempo
Slowly
Metronome
q = 56
Original Published Key
G Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Appears On

1970s

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The piano/vocal/chords edition of “Desperado” is in G major. You can also purchase it in 9 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/chords score for “Desperado” 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/chords arrangement include?

The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “Desperado” is written for voice and piano, 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 “Desperado” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Desperado” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Desperado” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4, also known as common time. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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