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This standard sits in that sweet spot where straightforward melody and genuine harmonic interest coexist. Students get to experience why these songs endured: the tune is singable enough to remember after one hearing, but the changes underneath reward close listening and careful voice leading.

Wistful and direct, with a melody that feels both confessional and buoyant. The harmonic movement gives the tune depth; there's real emotion here beneath the graceful surface.

Piano students exploring jazz standards and Broadway repertoire, whether through classical technique, jazz interpretation, or both. Teachers building songbook literacy in intermediate to advanced pianists who need accessible arrangements that don't oversimplify the harmony.

• Balance the vocal line so it sits comfortably above the accompaniment without forcing dynamic contrast. Let the harmony speak.
• Treat the bridge as a moment of harmonic expansion rather than a tempo shift. Small touches of rubato here can highlight the song's emotional arc.
• Anchor the left hand voicings; resist the urge to add too many flourishes in early rehearsals. Clean harmonic movement matters more than filler.

Pair this with other Rodgers and Hart songs to build a focused studio recital set, or use it to introduce students to the American songbook as part of a broader jazz standards unit. The two-page length makes it manageable for students balancing multiple pieces during the school year.

• Reading and interpreting jazz chord symbols
• Voicing standards-based harmony (seventh chords, extensions, substitutions)
• Balancing melody and accompaniment in a solo context
• Understanding the form and structure of 32-bar song standards