Anything Goes (From "Anything Goes"): Lead Sheet
Music and lyrics by Cole Porter
Item: 00-PSL-000267
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Description
The motion picture De-Lovely, an original musical portrait of American composer Cole Porter, is filled with Porter's own unforgettable songs, and stars some of the biggest names in film and music, including Kevin Kline, Ashley Judd, Natalie Cole, Sheryl Crow, and Robbie Williams. Our spectacular folio is sure to be a collector's item, including songs performed in the film along with an elaborate section featuring six panels of color artwork that includes a gate-fold display featuring an array of artist and actor photos on a three-page spread. The book is printed on an antique ivory stock reminiscent of the quality publications available during Porter's lifetime. Titles are: It's De-Lovely * Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye * Just One of Those Things * Be a Clown * Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love * Begin the Beguine * Anything Goes * I Love You * So in Love * True Love * Love for Sale * What Is This Thing Called Love * Easy to Love * Night and Day * Let's Misbehave * Blow, Gabriel, Blow * In the Still of the Night * You're the Top.
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Alfred Music
SKU:
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About the Artist: Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett stands as one of the most respected interpreters of the Great American Songbook, with a career spanning seven decades of impeccable musicianship and interpretive artistry. His approach to standards emphasizes lyrical clarity, emotional authenticity, and sophisticated phrasing, making him an exemplary model for singers studying classic popular music and jazz vocal technique.
Why we love this
This lead sheet captures one of Cole Porter's most sophisticated comedic numbers in a format that invites serious exploration of how to balance rhythmic precision with the song's vaudeville charm. The straightforward chord changes and melodic clarity make it accessible for students while the underlying harmonic sophistication rewards careful analysis and tasteful interpretation.
What to expect
Effervescent, witty, and deceptively clever. The melody dances with theatrical flair while the lyrics deliver rapid-fire observations about love and morality with Porter's signature sophistication. Beneath the bright exterior lives a harmonic intelligence that keeps musicians engaged through multiple readings.
Who it's for
Singers studying the American songbook repertoire, jazz vocalists building their standards vocabulary, and pianists looking for sophisticated accompaniment experience with classic popular music. Lead sheet experience at the intermediate to advanced level serves vocalists working toward jazz or cabaret performance standards.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay close attention to the lyrical phrasing rather than driving relentlessly through the melody; Porter's wit lands best when you give the words room to breathe and land clearly.
- The piano accompaniment should maintain a light, bright character that supports rather than overwhelms the vocal line, allowing the narrative charm of the lyrics to take center stage.
- Explore the rhythmic flexibility within the measures; this song benefits from a conversational approach that occasionally pulls back or leans into the beat to emphasize key phrases and punchlines.
How to use it
Feature this as part of a Porter-focused concert or as a showstopper in a jazz standards program where its theatrical energy provides welcome contrast to slower ballads. The comedic timing and accessibility make it an excellent choice for demonstrating how jazz interpretation serves storytelling and character development in cabaret or dinner theater settings.
Skills your students will build
- Understanding swing articulation and rhythmic flexibility in vocal performance
- Interpreting rapid-fire lyrical delivery while maintaining musical clarity
- Leading sheet reading with chord symbol navigation
- Balancing comedic timing with musical phrasing
- Analyzing and performing harmonic movements characteristic of mid-century popular song