Ships to you
20152777
The Nashville Number System Fake Book
20152777
20152777
20152777
Details
C Instruments; Guitar; Piano/Keyboard
SKU: HL.143189
By Various. Edited by Trevor de Clercq. Fake Book. Country. Softcover. 224 pages. Hal Leonard #143189. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.143189).ISBN 9781495014093. UPC: 888680053338. 9.0x12.0x0.53 inches. Compiled and arranged by Trevor de Clercq.
The Nashville Number System is the standard way for a professional country musician to notate a song. The system has been around since the 1950s, and it rapidly became widespread within the country music community because of how efficiently it can represent music. In essence, a Nashville number chart conveys the harmony, key, meter, rhythm, phrase structure, instrumentation, arrangement, and form of a song – all on a single piece of paper. An introduction is included that thoroughly explains how to use the book. Lyrics are not included. This valuable resource gathers together 200 country standards from yesterday's favorites to today's chart-topping hits, including: Achy Breaky Heart (Don't Tell My Heart) • Act Naturally • All the Gold in California • Always on My Mind • Amazed • Battle of New Orleans • Before He Cheats • Before the Next Teardrop Falls • Behind Closed Doors • Bless the Broken Road • Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain • Boot Scootin' Boogie • A Boy Named Sue • Breathe • Coal Miner's Daughter • Could I Have This Dance • Crazy • The Dance • Delta Dawn • The Devil Went down to Georgia • Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue • Elvira • Folsom Prison Blues • Friends in Low Places • The Gambler • God Bless the U.S.A. • He Stopped Loving Her Today • Hey, Good Lookin' • I Hope You Dance • I Walk the Line • I Will Always Love You • In Color • Jesus Take the Wheel • King of the Road • Live like You Were Dying • The Long Black Veil • Lucille • Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) • Mean • Need You Now • On the Road Again • Redneck Woman • Springsteen • Stand by Your Man • This Kiss • You're Still the One • Your Cheatin' Heart • and more! Spiral bound.
- I Saw The Light
- Crazy
- Achy Breaky Heart (Don't Tell My Heart)
- Act Naturally
- Believe
- I Swear
- The Race Is On
- Independence Day
- Nobody's Home
- I Can Love You Like That
- Can The Circle Be Unbroken (Will The Circle Be Unbroken)
- Foggy Mountain Breakdown
- Check Yes Or No
- The Dance
- Stay
- On The Road Again
- Blue
- All My Ex's Live In Texas
- One More Day
- All The Gold In California
- I Still Believe In You
- It's Your Love
- Go Rest High On That Mountain
- Still
- Honey
- She's In Love With The Boy
- Fancy
- Just To See You Smile
- Breathe
- Almost Persuaded
- You're Still The One
- Wide Open Spaces
- Any Man Of Mine
- Amazed
- The Way You Love Me
- I Hope You Dance
- I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow
- Ain't Nothing 'Bout You
- This Kiss
- Holes In The Floor Of Heaven
- (Hey, Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
- Strawberry Wine
- Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)
- The Good Stuff
- Coat Of Many Colors
- Three Wooden Crosses
- Beer For My Horses
- Baby's Got Her Blue Jeans On
- Summertime
- It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
- Don't Come Home A Drinkin' (With Lovin' On Your Mind)
- I'm Movin' On
- Wabash Cannonball
- Redneck Woman
- Live Like You Were Dying
- How Do You Like Me Now?!
- Battle Of New Orleans
- Before The Next Teardrop Falls
- Behind Closed Doors
- I Believe In You
- A Better Man
- Watching You
- Blue Bayou
- Blue Moon Of Kentucky
- I May Hate Myself In The Morning
- That's What I Love About Sunday
- Boot Scootin' Boogie
- Bop
- Alcohol
- A Boy Named Sue
- What's He Doing In My World
- Jesus Take The Wheel
- Before He Cheats
- If You're Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)
- Give It Away
- Streets Of Baltimore
- Over You
- Automatic
- Chattahoochee
- You're Gonna Miss This
- Chiseled In Stone
- Your Cheatin' Heart
- In Color
- Mean
- I Run To You
- Coal Miner's Daughter
- Could I Have This Dance
- Country Bumpkin
- Convoy
- Crazy Arms
- Delta Dawn
- Desperados Waiting For The Train
- The Devil Went Down To Georgia
- D-I-V-O-R-C-E
- Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
- Need You Now
- God Gave Me You
- The House That Built Me
- Drivin' My Life Away
- Chicken Fried
- Easy Loving
- Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses
- 80's Ladies
- Crazy Girl
- Mama's Broken Heart
- El Paso
- Elvira
- Springsteen
- Flowers On The Wall
- Just Got Started Lovin' You
- I Drive Your Truck
- Folsom Prison Blues
- Cruise
- For The Good Times
- Forever And Ever, Amen
- Follow Your Arrow
- Friends In Low Places
- The Gambler
- Guitar Town
- Gentle On My Mind
- God Bless The U.S.A.
- A Good Hearted Woman
- Guitars, Cadillacs
- The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A.
- Harper Valley P.T.A.
- He Stopped Loving Her Today
- He'll Have To Go
- Hello Darlin'
- Hello Walls
- Help Me Make It Through The Night
- Here's A Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
- Hey, Good Lookin'
- I Fall To Pieces
- I Walk The Line
- I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool
- I Will Always Love You
- I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
- If Tomorrow Never Comes
- If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)
- Islands In The Stream
- It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
- It's Such A Pretty World Today
- King Of The Road
- Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'
- Let Your Love Flow
- A Little Good News
- Little Green Apples
- The Long Black Veil
- Lost In The Fifties Tonight (In The Still Of The Nite)
- Luckenbach, Texas (Back To The Basics Of Love)
- Make The World Go Away
- Mama He's Crazy
- The Most Beautiful Girl
- Mountain Music
- My Maria
- Ode To Billy Joe
- Oh, Lonesome Me
- Okie From Muskogee
- Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine
- On The Other Hand
- Passionate Kisses
- Queen Of Hearts
- Rhinestone Cowboy
- Ring Of Fire
- Seven Year Ache
- Should've Been A Cowboy
- Smoky Mountain Rain
- Stand By Your Man
- Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
- Swingin'
- There Goes My Everything
- To All The Girls I've Loved Before
- Walking The Floor Over You
- When I Call Your Name
- When You Say Nothing At All
- Where've You Been
- Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?)
- Why Not Me
- The Wind Beneath My Wings
- The Highwayman
- Wichita Lineman
- Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin'
- You Needed Me
- You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma
- Lovesick Blues
- Always on My Mind
- Bless the Broken Road
- Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
- Don't Rock the Jukebox
- (I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden
- I SAW GOD TODAY
- IF I DIE YOUNG
- Lucille
- Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys
- Me And Bobby McGee
- Nine to Five
- Somewhere in My Broken Heart
- Take This Job and Shove It
- Thank God I'm a Country Boy
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 4 Reviews
|
Marcus J.
December 17, 2025
Flexible Accompaniment for Singers
This fake book is a valuable asset for accompanying vocalists or coaching. The Nashville Number System charts provide excellent harmonic frameworks, giving me the flexibility to create custom accompaniments. Since it's number-based, it's easily adaptable to various vocal ranges and keys, supporting the singer perfectly. It encourages creative support rather than strict adherence to a written part, though lyrics are not included.
|
|
|
Sarah M.
December 16, 2025
Excellent for Teaching Nashville Numbers
This fake book is an excellent resource for teaching students the Nashville Number System. The clear charts help them quickly grasp country harmony and structure. While not traditional sheet music, it's perfect for developing aural skills and understanding transposition. The spiral binding is a practical feature, allowing students to keep the book open flat during lessons, which is always a plus in a teaching environment.
|
|
|
Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Gig Essential for Country!
Essential for any country musician's gig bag. This fake book provides quick, reliable charts in the Nashville Number System, making requests and transposing on the fly effortless. The selection of 200 standards covers almost anything you'd be asked to play. The spiral binding is a huge plus for music stands, preventing page turns mid-song. A definite must-have for professional versatility.
|
|
|
Anonymous
December 14, 2025
Fun Way to Learn Country Standards
As an adult learner, I found this collection of country standards really fun. Learning the Nashville Number System is a new challenge, but it's rewarding to play so many familiar tunes like 'Crazy' and 'The Gambler' from various artists. It's not like traditional sheet music, but if you're up for understanding the number system, you'll love jamming along. Great for weekend playing!
|
See Similar Sheet Music and Digital Downloads
FAQ
What is Sheet Music Plus and how do I get this product?
Sheet Music Plus ships music to musicians worldwide, from hobbyists to professionals. Since this title is a Physical Product, we will ship it directly to your door. Please check the cart for delivery estimates to your location.
Does Sheet Music Plus offer any discounts?
Choirs and ensembles can save 5% when buying 2 or more copies. For even greater savings, consider an SMP Plus subscription for 10% off all eligible orders. Check the 'Cart' or 'Help' section for current eligibility.
Who is this sheet music best suited for?
This score is ideal for Country musicians, working gigging musicians, vocalists, and accompanists familiar with the Nashville Number System. The Nashville Number System notation for piano and C instruments is perfect for quickly adapting songs to any key, making it highly versatile for live performances and practice. Musicians can enjoy extremely fast transposition, a large volume of essential Country standards, and the durable, lay-flat usability of its spiral binding.
What is the return policy for this item?
As 'The Nashville Number System Fake Book by Various Piano - Sheet Music' is a physical product, we accept returns within 30 days of purchase. Unless a new Return Policy has been issued, please refer to the 'Help' section for official terms.