Don't Stop Believin': Piano/Vocal/Chords
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Don't Stop Believin': Piano/Vocal/Chords

Journey

Item: 00-XS-0000012
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Description
Pianists will delight in this updated songbook, in which the piano/vocal arrangements have been notably improved (compared to older published sheet music renditions) to accurately reflect what was played on the band's original hit recordings. Basic guitar chord grids are also included. (A note-for-note guitar tablature edition is also available; sold separately.) Titles: Only the Young * Don't Stop Believin' * Wheel in the Sky * Faithfully * I'll Be Alright Without You * Any Way You Want It * Ask the Lonely * Who's Crying Now * Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) * Lights * Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' * Open Arms * Girl Can't Help It * Send Her My Love * Be Good to Yourself.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 84
SKU: 00-XS-0000012

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About the Composer: Johathan Cain

Jonathan Cain joined Journey in 1980 and became one of the band's primary songwriters, crafting some of rock's most enduring anthems alongside bandmates Neal Schon and Steve Perry. His work on the keyboard and his gift for melodic composition helped define Journey's sound during their most commercially successful era, earning multiple Grammy nominations and inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Why we love this

These arrangements capture the authentic keyboard and vocal textures from Journey's original recordings, making them far more satisfying to teach and perform than generic versions floating around older songbooks. Pianists finally have access to the actual parts that made these songs iconic, complete with guitar chord grids for collaborative musicmaking.

What to expect

The sound is crisp, driven, and unmistakably 1980s rock—keyboard-forward, melodically soaring, emotionally direct. These songs pulse with arena-rock confidence and romantic sincerity, shifting from uptempo rockers like 'Don't Stop Believin'' to the soaring power ballads like 'Open Arms' and 'Faithfully'.

Who it's for

Pianists and vocalists working through rock repertoire in private lessons, ensemble rehearsals, or performance settings will find these arrangements direct and playable. This collection works equally well for intermediate students exploring iconic rock songwriting and for advanced players looking to expand beyond classical and jazz standards.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the vocal melody against a full keyboard sound; the piano part is substantial and memorable, not merely accompaniment.
  • Use the chord grids to invite guitarists into rehearsal and performance, turning solo piano arrangements into ensemble experiences.
  • Pay attention to the synth-driven textures implied by the original recordings; layering tone colors on a full 88-key piano can approximate those lush arrangements.
  • Lock into the rhythmic pocket of the original recordings rather than playing these as straight ballads or uptempo exercises; Journey's grooves depend on precise timing.

How to use it

Slip these into a pops concert or variety show to reach audiences beyond the classical repertoire, or use individual selections as recital pieces for students ready to perform music they genuinely love. The range of tempos and moods across the 15 titles means you can program a cohesive set that moves from rock grooves to intimate ballads.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing from chord symbols alongside notated melody
  • Voicing harmonies accurately in rock and pop idioms
  • Balancing accompaniment density with vocal line clarity
  • Understanding rhythm section groove in rock contexts
  • Collaboration with singers and guitarists in chamber and ensemble settings

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