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Endless Love: Piano/Vocal/Chords

Words and music by Lionel Richie / recorded by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

Item: 00-PSP-000291

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Alfred is pleased to release the music to one of the most moving love songs of all time. Written by Lionel Richie and performed as a duet between himself and Diana Ross, the ballad won an American Music Award for "Favorite Pop/Rock Single" status and was even nominated for an Academy Award. Serenade your own loved one as you sing and play along to one of the most romantic songs ever to top the Billboard charts.

Alfred introduces the sheet music from the single, "Endless Love." Music includes lyrics, melody line, and chord changes with professionally arranged piano accompaniment.

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Series: Original Sheet Music Edition
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 8
SKU: 00-PSP-000291

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About the Artist: Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie emerged as one of pop music's most distinctive voices, first as the frontman of the Commodores before launching a solo career that redefined the romantic ballad for mainstream audiences. His gift for crafting emotionally direct melodies and lyrics has made him a standard in both popular music and music education contexts, where his work appears frequently in vocal and piano curricula.

Why we love this

This arrangement preserves the song's sweeping emotional arc while remaining playable for singers and pianists working at intermediate levels. The professional piano accompaniment provides genuine musical support rather than bare chords, making the duet singable in real performance settings. Programming this gives you access to a song that genuinely moves audiences and builds repertoire depth in the romantic ballad tradition.

What to expect

The song opens with intimate vulnerability and builds toward moments of expansive, confident declaration. The piano voicings support a warm, unhurried quality throughout, with the melody sitting comfortably in a range that allows singers to invest emotionally without strain.

Who it's for

Vocalists seeking sophisticated pop repertoire and pianists looking to develop accompanimental skills in a contemporary context will find this arrangement accessible and musically satisfying. Teachers can use this in upper-level piano lessons, voice studios, and ensemble programs where students need performance-ready material with genuine artistic substance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance vocal projection with the piano accompaniment; the arrangement is written to support, not overshadow, the lyrical line.
  • Establish steady tempo from the piano introduction and maintain it throughout; this ballad's power comes from emotional control, not tempo changes.
  • Shape phrases toward the emotional peaks rather than pushing volume; dynamic contrast will serve the song's arc better than overall loudness.
  • If performing as a duet, allow both singers equal space to breathe and resonate; neither part should subordinate itself to the other.

How to use it

Feature this in a pop or contemporary music concert where you want a ballad that audiences recognize immediately and singers will connect with personally. It works equally well as a solo showcase or as a duet that highlights ensemble collaboration and mature musicianship.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading chord symbols and interpreting them pianistically
  • Shaping longer melodic phrases with appropriate breath placement
  • Balancing vocal and instrumental lines in a duo performance
  • Navigating key harmonic movements and emotional dynamic shifts

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