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For Me and My Gal (from "For Me and My Gal"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

60 Songs from M-G-M's Greatest Movie Musicals

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Enjoy 60 songs total from MGM's greatest movie musicals of all time! Play and sing along to classics such as "There's No Business Like Show Business," "Singin' in the Rain," "Steppin' Out with My Baby," "New York, New York," "That's Entertainment!" and many more. This fun-filled book includes over 250 pages of music, with all songs are formatted for Piano/Vocal/Chords.

Titles: Broadway Melody * Singin' in the Rain * Temptation * I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin' * Easy to Love * My Man * A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody * Dear Mr. Gable/You Made Me Love You * Some of These Days * Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart * Babes in Arms * Good Morning * Puttin' on the Ritz * Over the Rainbow * Begin the Beguine * Lover, Come Back to Me * Fascinating Rhythm * You Stepped Out of a Dream * For Me and My Gal * Just One of Those Things * Taking a Chance on Love * But Not for Me * Honeysuckle Rose * The Trolley Song * I Fall in Love Too Easily * On the Atchison, Topeka & the Santa Fe * The Last Time I Saw Paris * Steppin' Out with My Baby * I Wish I Were in Love Again * The Lady Is a Tramp * Manhattan * Thou Swell * They Can't Take That Away from Me * New York, New York * There's No Business Like Show Business * Get Happy * I Wanna Be Loved by You * I Got Rhythm * I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise * Love Is Here to Stay * Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man * Ol' Man River * Smoke Gets in Your Eyes * Make 'Em Laugh * You Are My Lucky Star * Dancing in the Dark * I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan * That's Entertainment! * From This Moment On * Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo * Bless Yore Beautiful Hide * Ten Cents a Dance * I Like Myself * True Love * Well, Did You Evah? * You're Sensational * All of You * Stereophonic Sound * Gigi * I Remember It Well.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 264
SKU: 00-PS-0010859

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About the Composer: George W. Meyer

George W. Meyer (1884-1959) was a prolific American composer whose catalog spans the golden age of musical theater and Hollywood. His gift for crafting memorable melodies made him an essential voice in both Broadway and MGM productions, where his work shaped the sound of classic movie musicals alongside lyricists and collaborators who brought his compositions to the screen.

Why we love this

This collection pulls together the cream of MGM's musical catalog in a single, practical resource. Piano/Vocal/Chord arrangements let singers and pianists collaborate without needing a full ensemble, making these iconic standards accessible for lessons, recitals, and casual performance at any level.

What to expect

Stepping into a golden-age film studio where melody reigned and every phrase carried glamour. These songs have a conversational warmth balanced with architectural craftsmanship, whether you're delivering the punch of a jazz number or the vulnerability of a ballad.

Who it's for

Vocalists preparing for recitals or auditions who want songs with instant recognition and emotional depth. Piano teachers working with advanced students who thrive on the storytelling quality of theatrical standards. Community theater accompanists and music directors seeking reliable arrangements of beloved show tunes.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the melody line clearly over the piano part so the familiar tunes shine through; accompaniment should support, not compete with the vocal line.
  • Pay attention to the chord symbols and use them as a roadmap for adding interpretive touches at the keyboard; they invite flexibility beyond what's written.
  • Study the vocal phrasing in context of the original film performance when possible; these songs carry specific theatrical weight that lives in how you shape the melody.
  • Coordinate tempo and breathing with your pianist before rehearsing; many of these standards sit comfortably in a conversational range if you honor their lyrical nature.

How to use it

Open a recital or showcase with recognizable standards that draw audiences in immediately, then use the variety to explore contrasting moods and styles across the evening. For vocal students, sequence them by key or emotional arc to build stamina and storytelling range.

Skills your students will build

  • Sight-reading lead sheets with chord symbols and interpreting harmonic implications
  • Phrasing and legato singing across longer melodic lines
  • Coordinating vocal and piano parts in real time
  • Stylistic awareness of American popular song from 1920s-1940s
  • Managing transitions between uptempo and ballad material

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