Going Where The Lonely Go: E-Z Play Today
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Going Where The Lonely Go: E-Z Play Today

As performed by Merle Haggard

Item: 35-DS01120901
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 3
SKU: 35-DS01120901

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About the Artist: Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard (1937-2016) defined the Bakersfield Sound and became one of country music's most respected singer-songwriters. His catalog spans decades of deeply personal storytelling, from prison ballads to reflections on American life, establishing him as a figure whose influence extends across multiple genres and generations of musicians.

Why we love this

Haggard's songwriting cuts straight to emotional truth without sentimentality, making his material rewarding for pianists learning to support vocals with restrained, purposeful accompaniment. This E-Z Play arrangement gives students immediate access to a legitimate country classic while the three-page length keeps it manageable for learning repertoire without overwhelming beginners.

What to expect

Honest and introspective. The melody carries the emotional weight while the piano provides grounded support, much like a quiet conversation between two people who understand each other. There's dignity in the simplicity.

Who it's for

This arrangement serves pianists working through the E-Z Play Today series who want to explore country music beyond traditional hymns and pop standards. It's also accessible for classroom teachers introducing students to authentic American songwriting and non-classical instrumental contexts.

How to get the most out of it

  • Resist the urge to rush the tempo. Country ballads live in space; let the melody breathe between phrases.
  • Keep left hand voicings lean and supportive rather than filling every available moment. Country piano accompaniment values clarity over density.
  • Pay attention to the lyrical phrasing even as an instrumentalist. Singing the melody silently while you play will inform where to shape dynamics and where to hold back.
  • Maintain consistent touch on repeated harmonic figures. Evenness prevents the accompaniment from becoming rhythmically distracting.

How to use it

Include this in a country music themed concert or assembly, pairing it with other Haggard songs or Bakersfield Sound selections to show students the depth available in a single artist's catalog. It also works well as a solo showcase piece for pianists building confidence with unfamiliar idioms.

Skills your students will build

  • Recognizing country music harmonic vocabulary and chord progressions
  • Accompanying vocal melody with restraint and sensitivity
  • Reading and performing in keys common to country repertoire
  • Shaping phrasing based on lyrical meaning rather than melodic contour alone

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