Dance Only With Me (from Say, Darling): E-Z Play Today

This arrangement captures the charm of a classic Broadway moment without requiring advanced pianistic technique, making it accessible for intermediate students who want to explore the Great American Songbook. The melody sits naturally for singers and flows beautifully under the hand, letting players focus on the interpretive qualities that make this era of musical theater so appealing.

A moment of intimate persuasion wrapped in the gloss and warmth of classic Broadway. The song exudes confidence and charm with an almost conversational ease, inviting rather than demanding attention.

Students working toward comfort with jazz and Broadway repertoire, as well as singers seeking an accompaniment that respects the character of a mid-century popular standard. Teachers introducing students to the style and sophistication of mid-twentieth-century musical theater will find this an engaging, manageable entry point.

• Shape the melody with a gentle, conversational phrasing rather than hitting each note with equal weight; let the lyrical content guide your touch
• Keep the accompaniment light and supportive so the tune remains the focal point
• Resist rushing the tempo; the relaxed, almost crooning quality of the original thrives on space and breath

Pair this with other standards from the same era to create a small collection representing post-war popular song. It works equally well as a solo piano feature or as an accompaniment for a vocalist in a pops concert or variety program.

• Phrasing standards with idiomatic swing and jazz inflection
• Playing accompaniment patterns that complement rather than compete with a melody line
• Interpreting musical theater vocabulary and performance conventions