Vintage song sheets can exude such personality. Here’s the sheet music for Melanie’s 1971 song, “Brand New Key,” which I picked up awhile back at — what else? — a library sale.
Even with the simple cover art, this sheet music feels as quirky and individual and vivacious as the song itself. The texture of the thick pebbled paper, Melanie’s windblown hair, the bright look in her eyes… she looks like somebody who is clearly up to something interesting.
In honor of singer-songwriter Melanie Safka,
who passed away on January 23, 2024
Where to find it:
“Brand New Key”
as recorded by Melanie
words and music by Melanie Safka
VINTAGE SHEET MUSIC: look for vintage sheet music for “Brand New Key” on eBay.
Publisher: West Coast Publications, Inc. (1971)
Status (2024): Out of Print
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: sheet music for Melanie’s “Brand New Key” available for purchase as a digital download on MusicNotes.com.
FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION:
- In this 2021 interview featured in The Tennessean, the singer recounted the story of how “Brand New Key” came to be and reflected on its impact.
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