Come Along with Me (From "Can-Can"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection presents Porter's work in original keys from authentic vocal scores, which means singers are learning the exact material they'll encounter in audition rooms and on professional stages. The contextual notes and cut suggestions save rehearsal time while deepening understanding of each song's dramatic function within its show.

Cole Porter's music sparkles with intelligence and style. His melodies dance across unusual harmonic territory without ever losing their essential tunefulness, and his lyrics demonstrate that sophistication and charm aren't mutually exclusive. Singing his work feels like being trusted with something genuinely clever.

Soprano, mezzo-soprano/alto, tenor, and baritone/bass singers preparing auditions or building a solid foundation in musical theatre repertoire. This resource is equally valuable for voice teachers who want to assign authentic, pedagogically sound material and for students who are serious about understanding how the best songs in the genre are constructed.

• Lean into Porter's harmonic sophistication. The chord changes are intentional and offer opportunities for interpretive coloring; don't rush through them as accompaniment filler.
• Pay attention to his lyrical rhythms, which often sit ahead of or behind the beat for comic or dramatic effect. Precision here distinguishes skilled Porter singing from merely correct singing.
• Use the 16-bar cut suggestions strategically in auditions, but spend time learning the full song first so you understand the arc and can make informed choices about what to trim.
• Navigate the wide intervallic jumps with a clear sense of placement and breath support. Porter writes vocal challenges that reward technical preparation.

Assign individual songs as study material throughout a semester or year, using the historical and contextual notes to build students' knowledge of musical theatre across decades. Songs from this collection work beautifully in showcase performances, audition coachings, or recitals that aim to demonstrate vocal range and stylistic versatility.

• Singing wide intervallic leaps with accuracy and control
• Interpreting sophisticated harmonic movement through vocal tone and phrasing
• Executing rapid lyrical rhythms that sit ahead of and behind the beat
• Understanding the dramatic function of a song within its theatrical context
• Preparing audition-appropriate cuts while maintaining musical integrity
• Developing diction precision in comedic and dramatic material