Drink With Me (To Days Gone By): Ukulele
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Drink With Me (To Days Gone By): Ukulele

As performed by Claude-Michel Schonberg / As performed by Alain Boublil / As performed by Les Miserables (Movie)

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS00257743

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About the Artist: Claude-Michel Schonberg

Claude-Michel Schonberg is a French composer whose work across musical theatre has reached millions through stage and film adaptations. His partnership with lyricist Alain Boublil produced some of the most performed musicals in the world, with Les Misérables becoming a cultural phenomenon that spans generations and continents.

Schonberg's gift for melody serves music education particularly well. His songs sit comfortably on student instruments while containing enough harmonic interest and emotional depth to sustain serious musical engagement. Teachers value his work because it bridges accessibility and artistry.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the wistful nostalgia of the original without requiring the vocal range that makes the song challenging in many keys. The ukulele's natural warmth brings out the bittersweet character of the melody, and the two-page format keeps students focused on shaping phrase and tone rather than managing sprawling notation.

What to expect

A quiet moment shared among friends looking back on shared history with equal parts joy and melancholy. The melody unfolds like a memory, tender and slightly fragile, inviting the player to inhabit the vulnerability of the text even when singing words silently.

Who it's for

Intermediate ukulele students ready to tackle songs with emotional storytelling and harmonic substance. Players familiar with film and musical theatre repertoire will connect immediately to this melody, making it an excellent choice for building interpretive skills on the instrument.

How to get the most out of it

  • Allow the melody to breathe in the opening phrase. Resist rushing; the emotional weight comes from restraint and space between notes.
  • Balance the accompaniment so it supports rather than competes with the tune. This becomes especially important in passages where harmony thickens.
  • Pay attention to dynamics and any marked expressions. Even small shifts in volume will deepen the reflective mood the piece asks for.
  • Consider the overall arch of the song. Build gradually toward any marked climax, then return to quietness for the ending.

How to use it

Include this in a film and musical theatre showcase, pairing it with other standards from popular stage adaptations. It also works beautifully as a solo feature in a concert where you want to shift the emotional temperature or as an encore that lets the audience leave thinking.

Skills your students will build

  • Phrasing and breath control adapted to instrumental melody
  • Maintaining steady accompaniment patterns while executing expressive melodic lines
  • Interpreting written dynamics and tempo markings to serve emotional content
  • Reading and performing popular song arrangements with stylistic awareness

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