Circle: Piano/Vocal/Chords
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Titles: Angel Eyes (Jim Brickman) * As Time Goes By (from Casablanca) * Ashokan Farewell (from The Civil War) * At Last (Etta James) * Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion) * Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (Cole Porter) * The Blessing (Celtic Woman) * Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell) * Circle (Harry Chapin) * Danny Boy (Traditional) * Danny's Song (Kenny Loggins) * Dream a Little Dream of Me (Mamas and the Papas) * End of the Road (Boyz II Men) * Endless Love (Diana Ross and Lionel Richie) * Evergreen (Barbra Streisand) * Everything (Michael Bublé) * Everything I Do (I Do It for You) (Bryan Adams) * Falling Slowly (from Once) * Feels Like Home (Bonnie Raitt) * Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Hero (Mariah Carey) * Hey There Delilah (Plain White T's) * Home (Michael Bublé) * How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees) * How Do I Live (LeAnn Rimes) * How Do You Keep the Music Playing? (Patti Austin and James Ingram) * I Swear (All-4-One) * If Ever I Would Leave You (from Camelot) * Just to Hear You Say that You Love Me (Faith Hill and Tim McGraw) * Kei's Song (David Benoit) * Killing Me Softly with His Song (Roberta Flack) * La Vie en Rose (Edith Piaf) * Laura (Johnny Mercer) * Leaving on a Jet Plane (Peter, Paul, and Mary) * Love Will Lead You Back (Taylor Dayne) * Misty (Johnny Mathis) * Nocturne (Secret Garden) * The Notebook (from The Notebook) * On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) (Lerner/Lane) * On the Street Where You Live (Lerner/Loewe) * Open Arms (Journey) * Out Here on My Own (from Fame) * Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) * People (Barbra Streisand) * The Prayer (Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion) * Rhapsody in Blue (George Gershwin) * Right Here Waiting (Richard Marx) * The Promise (Jim Brickman) * The Rose (Bette Midler) * S Wonderful (Diana Krall (Gershwin)) * The Shadow of Your Smile (Mandel/Webster) * So In Love (Cole Porter) * Someone to Watch Over Me (Gershwins) * A Theme From Summer Place (A Summer Place) * Summer Wind (Mercer/Mayer) * Summertime (Gershwins) * Take Me Home Country Roads (John Denver) * Thank You for the Music (ABBA) * Truly Madly Deeply (Savage Garden) * Try to Remember (Jones/Schmidt) * Un-Break My Heart (Toni Braxton) * Valentine (Martina McBride and Jim Brickman) * What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) * When I Fall in Love (Heyman/Young) * Where or When (Rodgers/Hart) * The Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler) * You Light Up My Life (Debby Boone) * You Needed Me (Anne Murray) * You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban).
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About the Composer: Harry Chapin
Harry Chapin (1942-1981) was an American singer-songwriter whose folk-influenced ballads and narrative storytelling shaped popular music in the 1970s. His song "Circle" exemplifies his gift for weaving character and emotion into accessible melodies, making his work enduringly popular in both concert and educational settings.
Why we love this
This collection brings together genuinely singable material spanning decades of popular music. Rather than scattered single sheets, you have 70 carefully curated pieces all in one volume, which means students and performers can explore repertoire thematically, by era, or by vocal range without hunting for multiple publications.
What to expect
These songs carry the warmth of musical storytelling from Tin Pan Alley to the modern era. Whether you're playing a Cole Porter standard, a contemporary pop ballad, or a Celtic melody, the collection maintains a cohesive spirit of sincerity and musicianship that feels both classic and immediate.
Who it's for
Pianists and vocalists preparing repertoire for recitals, auditions, or casual performance will find this collection invaluable for its breadth and accessibility. Music students building a personal library of singable material, whether for voice lessons, choral auditions, or self-directed learning, have 70 carefully selected pieces to explore.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance melody and accompaniment by listening to how the vocal line sits against the harmonic progression; these songs reward clear phrasing over dense chordal playing.
- When performing with a vocalist, follow their breath and phrasing rather than locking strictly to time; many of these standards gain their emotional impact from subtle rubato.
- Use chord symbols as a starting point for improvisation and personalization, especially in jazz standards like 'Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered' where pianists have traditional freedom to reharmonize.
- Pay attention to the lyrical content when shaping dynamics; these ballads often build emotional intensity through cumulative verses, so let the music reflect the story being told.
How to use it
Create a multi-generational recital or cabaret evening by drawing from different eras within this collection; you might pair a 1940s standard with a contemporary Michael Bublé arrangement to show musical continuity across decades. For voice teachers, this volume eliminates the need for multiple single-sheet purchases and offers singers immediate access to audition material in nearly every style.
Skills your students will build
- Reading piano/vocal/chord notation and realizing chord symbols
- Interpreting legit vocal line with appropriate phrasing and breath support
- Accompanying singers with sensitive dynamic balance and rhythmic flexibility
- Understanding how melody relates to harmonic progression across multiple styles
- Developing interpretive choices within the constraints of published arrangements