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Intermediate vocals sheet music for "Epitaph For A Poet" by Joan Baez, in G major at about 63 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Vocals Sheet Music for "Epitaph For A Poet" by Joan Baez

Preview of the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement for “Epitaph For A Poet” by Joan Baez.

Epitaph For A Poet
Vocals Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The vocals part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · acoustic · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · introspective
Signaturequiet, intimate folk ballad
G major
Key
63
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseVerseOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation
female vocal
clear, gentle, expressive, intimate delivery
cello
warm, sustained low strings adding depth and a somber timbre
violin
high, sustained melodic lines that weave around the vocal line
Album & artist
ALBUM

Baptism: A Journey Through Our Time (1968)

Baez's eighth studio album is a collection of poetry, both spoken and sung, set to orchestrations by composer Peter Schickele. The material draws on works by poets including Federico Garcia Lorca, Wilfred Owen, and Arthur Rimbaud, making it one of the more unconventional records of her career.

All of Baptism: A Journey Through Our Time
Artist

Joan Baez

Joan Baez is an American folk singer from the San Francisco Bay Area who started recording in 1960 and quickly became a central figure in the folk revival of that decade. Her clear soprano voice and acoustic guitar work brought traditional ballads and protest songs to wide audiences, and over the years her music has taken in folk rock, country, gospel, and pop. She is also a longtime political activist, and that spirit runs through much of her recorded output.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Epitaph For A Poet" in?

"Epitaph For A Poet" by Joan Baez is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Epitaph For A Poet"?

"Epitaph For A Poet" plays at around 63 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "Epitaph For A Poet"?

The core progression is G, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Epitaph For A Poet"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, cello, violin, and female vocal.

Can I get "Epitaph For A Poet" vocals sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement of "Epitaph For A Poet" by Joan Baez, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Epitaph For A Poet" vocals sheet music easy to play?

"Epitaph For A Poet" vocals sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 63 BPM in G major with 1 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Epitaph For A Poet" vocals sheet music?

Yes. The beginner vocals sheet music for "Epitaph For A Poet" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Epitaph For A Poet" on?

"Epitaph For A Poet" appears on Baptism: A Journey Through Our Time (1968).

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