The lead sheet for Ave Maria is available for download as a PDF.

Available in F major and Bb major.

Ave Maria

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert was composed in 1825, originally as “Ellens dritter Gesang,” part of his song cycle based on Sir Walter Scott’s The Lady of the Lake. Though written for voice and piano, it belongs firmly to the early Romantic era.

The Latin prayer text was added later, helping transform the piece into a sacred staple for weddings, funerals, and memorials. Notable performers range from Maria Callas to Luciano Pavarotti, with countless instrumental arrangements extending its reach far beyond Schubert’s original setting.

Lead Sheet (F major)

The sheet music below is a lead sheet containing the chords and melody of the piece.

Download Ave Maria in F major (2 pages) as a PDF

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Lead Sheet (Bb major)

The sheet music below is a lead sheet containing the chords and melody of the piece.

Download Ave Maria in Bb Major (2 pages) as a PDF

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