End of the Road: Piano/Vocal/Chords
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End of the Road: Piano/Vocal/Chords

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Brighten the world with music! For pianists and vocalists of all ages, this deluxe collection contains more than 300 pages of sheet music for 70 of the most beautiful songs ever written. Popular ballads, timeless standards, classic show tunes and graceful movie themes assure a lifetime of musical pleasure.

Titles: Angel Eyes (Jim Brickman) * As Time Goes By (from Casablanca) * Ashokan Farewell (from The Civil War) * At Last (Etta James) * Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion) * Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (Cole Porter) * The Blessing (Celtic Woman) * Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell) * Circle (Harry Chapin) * Danny Boy (Traditional) * Danny's Song (Kenny Loggins) * Dream a Little Dream of Me (Mamas and the Papas) * End of the Road (Boyz II Men) * Endless Love (Diana Ross and Lionel Richie) * Evergreen (Barbra Streisand) * Everything (Michael Bublé) * Everything I Do (I Do It for You) (Bryan Adams) * Falling Slowly (from Once) * Feels Like Home (Bonnie Raitt) * Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Hero (Mariah Carey) * Hey There Delilah (Plain White T's) * Home (Michael Bublé) * How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees) * How Do I Live (LeAnn Rimes) * How Do You Keep the Music Playing? (Patti Austin and James Ingram) * I Swear (All-4-One) * If Ever I Would Leave You (from Camelot) * Just to Hear You Say that You Love Me (Faith Hill and Tim McGraw) * Kei's Song (David Benoit) * Killing Me Softly with His Song (Roberta Flack) * La Vie en Rose (Edith Piaf) * Laura (Johnny Mercer) * Leaving on a Jet Plane (Peter, Paul, and Mary) * Love Will Lead You Back (Taylor Dayne) * Misty (Johnny Mathis) * Nocturne (Secret Garden) * The Notebook (from The Notebook) * On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) (Lerner/Lane) * On the Street Where You Live (Lerner/Loewe) * Open Arms (Journey) * Out Here on My Own (from Fame) * Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) * People (Barbra Streisand) * The Prayer (Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion) * Rhapsody in Blue (George Gershwin) * Right Here Waiting (Richard Marx) * The Promise (Jim Brickman) * The Rose (Bette Midler) * S Wonderful (Diana Krall (Gershwin)) * The Shadow of Your Smile (Mandel/Webster) * So In Love (Cole Porter) * Someone to Watch Over Me (Gershwins) * A Theme From Summer Place (A Summer Place) * Summer Wind (Mercer/Mayer) * Summertime (Gershwins) * Take Me Home Country Roads (John Denver) * Thank You for the Music (ABBA) * Truly Madly Deeply (Savage Garden) * Try to Remember (Jones/Schmidt) * Un-Break My Heart (Toni Braxton) * Valentine (Martina McBride and Jim Brickman) * What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) * When I Fall in Love (Heyman/Young) * Where or When (Rodgers/Hart) * The Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler) * You Light Up My Life (Debby Boone) * You Needed Me (Anne Murray) * You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban).

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 320
SKU: 00-PS-0010880

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About the Composer: Daryl Simmons

Daryl Simmons is a producer and songwriter who shaped the sound of R&B and pop music throughout the 1980s and 1990s, working alongside the legendary production team L.A. Reid and Babyface. His contributions to hit records and his ear for melody made him instrumental in defining the sonic landscape of contemporary ballads and love songs.

Simmons' work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of vocal writing and harmonic color, qualities that have made his compositions enduring choices for singers and pianists seeking material with emotional depth and accessibility.

Why we love this

This collection solves a genuine programming challenge: finding solo repertoire that spans generations and musical styles without requiring separate purchases. The mix of pop standards, Broadway classics, and contemporary ballads means pianists and vocalists can build a recital around genuine emotional connection rather than what happens to be in one book.

What to expect

Opening this collection feels like stepping into a curated musical conversation spanning seven decades. Each song carries earned emotional weight, from the smoky intimacy of jazz standards to the soaring vulnerability of contemporary ballads, creating a listening experience that honors both restraint and genuine feeling.

Who it's for

Pianists and vocalists preparing recital material, whether for competitions, weddings, studio performances, or personal enjoyment. This book serves intermediate to advanced players who need accessible repertoire with immediate emotional impact and genuine artistic substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Work through the chord symbols alongside the melody line to understand harmonic movement; many of these songs reward subtle reharmonization in the piano part once you know the foundation.
  • Use the variety of styles as a chance to study how different eras approach phrasing: compare how a Rodgers and Hammerstein standard breathes differently than a contemporary pop ballad.
  • Pay close attention to dynamics even in songs you know well from recordings; the printed versions often reveal arrangement details that get lost in familiar recordings.
  • Pair songs thematically when preparing recitals rather than chronologically; a set around "home" or "love" creates narrative arc that engages listeners more than shuffling through decades.

How to use it

Use individual songs as recital anchors or full-program selections depending on your venue and audience. The breadth makes it equally valuable for a 30-minute intimate piano recital, a vocalist's audition package, or a singer-pianist duo building a wedding or special event setlist.

Skills your students will build

  • Interpreting chord symbols and understanding harmonic progressions across multiple musical styles
  • Balancing melodic singing with piano accompaniment in duo contexts
  • Adapting performance approach to different song structures and eras
  • Sight-reading across a wide range of notational conventions and arrangements

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