Dear Mr. Gable/You Made Me Love You (from "Broadway Melody of 1938"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
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Dear Mr. Gable/You Made Me Love You (from "Broadway Melody of 1938"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

60 Songs from M-G-M's Greatest Movie Musicals

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Enjoy 60 songs total from MGM's greatest movie musicals of all time! Play and sing along to classics such as "There's No Business Like Show Business," "Singin' in the Rain," "Steppin' Out with My Baby," "New York, New York," "That's Entertainment!" and many more. This fun-filled book includes over 250 pages of music, with all songs are formatted for Piano/Vocal/Chords.

Titles: Broadway Melody * Singin' in the Rain * Temptation * I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin' * Easy to Love * My Man * A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody * Dear Mr. Gable/You Made Me Love You * Some of These Days * Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart * Babes in Arms * Good Morning * Puttin' on the Ritz * Over the Rainbow * Begin the Beguine * Lover, Come Back to Me * Fascinating Rhythm * You Stepped Out of a Dream * For Me and My Gal * Just One of Those Things * Taking a Chance on Love * But Not for Me * Honeysuckle Rose * The Trolley Song * I Fall in Love Too Easily * On the Atchison, Topeka & the Santa Fe * The Last Time I Saw Paris * Steppin' Out with My Baby * I Wish I Were in Love Again * The Lady Is a Tramp * Manhattan * Thou Swell * They Can't Take That Away from Me * New York, New York * There's No Business Like Show Business * Get Happy * I Wanna Be Loved by You * I Got Rhythm * I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise * Love Is Here to Stay * Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man * Ol' Man River * Smoke Gets in Your Eyes * Make 'Em Laugh * You Are My Lucky Star * Dancing in the Dark * I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan * That's Entertainment! * From This Moment On * Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo * Bless Yore Beautiful Hide * Ten Cents a Dance * I Like Myself * True Love * Well, Did You Evah? * You're Sensational * All of You * Stereophonic Sound * Gigi * I Remember It Well.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 264
SKU: 00-PS-0010978

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About the Composer: James V. Monaco

James V. Monaco (1885-1945) was a prolific composer who wrote for both stage and film during Hollywood's golden age. His melodies are characterized by singable, memorable lines that sit naturally for vocalists, and his work as a film composer shaped the sound of MGM musicals in the 1930s and early 1940s.

Why we love this

This single selection from a legendary MGM collection gives pianists and singers immediate access to a standout moment from Broadway Melody of 1938. The song combines a charming vocal line with accessible accompaniment figures, making it ideal for recital programming or as an introduction to classic American film song without requiring the full 60-song book.

What to expect

Nostalgic and playful, with the breezy charm of a Golden Age Hollywood musical. The dual-title structure gives the piece theatrical personality, moving from admiring curiosity ("Dear Mr. Gable") to declarative affection ("You Made Me Love You"), creating a small dramatic arc within a relatively compact song.

Who it's for

Pianists accompanying singers in recital or musical theater contexts will find this piece approachable and musically rewarding. Singers exploring the American songbook benefit from a melody that sits well on the voice and a piano part that remains transparent enough to let the text shine through.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal line so lyrics land clearly without drowning out the piano's harmonic movement; the accompaniment supports the story, not the reverse.
  • Treat the rhythmic accompaniment patterns as conversational rather than metronomic; slight rubato in the vocal phrasing will honor the period style while maintaining ensemble cohesion.
  • Consider the arc of the lyric when shaping dynamics; "Dear Mr. Gable" builds differently than "You Made Me Love You," and your piano part should reflect that emotional shift.
  • Explore the chord voicings written into the score; they offer color and sophistication that lifts this piece beyond simple melody-plus-chords accompaniment.

How to use it

This works beautifully in a concert devoted to American film song or as a contrasting lighter moment in a classical recital. It also serves as an accessible entry point for students exploring the MGM catalog, or as a duet-style selection for collaborative recitals pairing vocalists and pianists.

Skills your students will build

  • Accompanying a singer while maintaining rhythmic independence and harmonic awareness
  • Interpreting lead-sheet notation (chords and melody line) with stylistic sensitivity to Golden Age film song conventions
  • Shaping a two-part vocal narrative (greeting, then emotional statement) through dynamic and tempo choices
  • Balancing lyrical clarity with musical accompaniment in popular song contexts

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