Cry Cry ('Til the Sun Shines): Piano/Vocal/Chords
Martina McBride
Item: 00-PSP-000398
$5.99
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Martina McBride has been performing her vocally stunning country songs since 1992, when she performed the opening set for the legendary Garth Brooks after being discovered only two weeks prior. Her nine-album total makes her something of a country music legend, as do her nearly 50 top singles to hit the charts. A role model to her three young daughters at home, an idol to young stars like American Idol's Carrie Underwood, and winner of multiple awards from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music, Martina's strong soprano voice continues to move country music fans across the nation.
Alfred presents the album-matching folio to her latest album, Waking Up Laughing. The hit album debuted at the top of both the Top Country Albums chart and the Billboard 200 chart, and now you can play and sing along! Songs include lyrics, melody line, and chord changes with professionally arranged piano accompaniment.
Titles: If I Had Your Name * Cry Cry ('Til the Sun Shines) * Tryin' to Find a Reason * For These Times * Anyway * How I Feel * I'll Still Be Me * Beautiful Again * Everybody Does * House of a Thousand Dreams * Love Land.
Alfred presents the album-matching folio to her latest album, Waking Up Laughing. The hit album debuted at the top of both the Top Country Albums chart and the Billboard 200 chart, and now you can play and sing along! Songs include lyrics, melody line, and chord changes with professionally arranged piano accompaniment.
Titles: If I Had Your Name * Cry Cry ('Til the Sun Shines) * Tryin' to Find a Reason * For These Times * Anyway * How I Feel * I'll Still Be Me * Beautiful Again * Everybody Does * House of a Thousand Dreams * Love Land.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
72
SKU:
00-PSP-000398
More about this title
About the Artist: Martina McBride
Martina McBride rose to prominence in country music after a chance discovery in 1992, when she opened for Garth Brooks just two weeks after being signed. Over three decades, she has released nine studio albums and earned nearly 50 charting singles, establishing herself as one of country music's most consistent and respected vocalists.
Known for her powerful soprano and emotional delivery, McBride has won multiple Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards. Beyond her recording career, she has become a role model in the industry and a significant influence on younger artists entering country music.
Why we love this
This folio captures McBride's signature vocal power in arrangements built specifically for singers who want to own these songs. The chord charts and melody line make it accessible to pianists of varying levels, while the professionally arranged piano parts provide enough musical substance to feel genuine without overwhelming amateur accompanists.
What to expect
Warm and emotionally direct. These songs carry McBride's trademark sincerity, from the vocal storytelling in the verses to moments where her soprano can soar. The piano arrangements support this intimacy, creating space for the voice while maintaining country music's characteristic harmonic language.
Who it's for
Singers and pianist accompanists preparing country repertoire for recitals, voice studio performances, or informal performance settings. This folio works well for upper-intermediate to advanced pianists who read chord changes fluently and can realize the printed arrangements expressively.
How to get the most out of it
- Study McBride's phrasing on the album recordings; her rubato and breath placement define these songs, especially on the slower ballads.
- Balance your vocal projection with the piano part. These arrangements are designed to support the singer, not compete, so resist pushing harder than necessary to cut through.
- Identify chord substitutions or reharmonizations in the printed arrangements that differ from the original recordings. Knowing these variations helps you stay grounded if you're switching between versions.
- Pay attention to dynamics marked in the piano part; they often cue important moments for the vocal line and create emotional shape across each song.
How to use it
Program individual songs from this collection as part of a contemporary country music set in a voice recital, or select multiple titles to build a mini-program that showcases different moods and vocal colors within McBride's songwriting. The 11-song selection offers flexibility for curating a program that fits your performance goals.
Skills your students will build
- Reading chord changes in country harmonic contexts
- Balancing accompaniment volume with vocal projection
- Interpreting rubato and phrasing in contemporary country melodies
- Translating recorded performances into live interpretation
- Realizing piano parts from lead sheet notation