Good Times, Bad Times: Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection gives pianists and singers direct access to 58 Stones classics in one volume, eliminating the need to hunt for individual lead sheets. The piano arrangements preserve enough harmonic detail and melodic character to feel authentic while remaining playable in real time, making these songs work equally well for solo vocalists with piano accompaniment or keyboardists leading a small ensemble.

Swagger, wit, and groove infuse these 58 songs. You'll find blues-inflected numbers that growl, psychedelic excursions that shimmer, and arena anthems built on irresistible rhythmic momentum. From the sardonic storytelling of "Stupid Girl" to the yearning of "Wild Horses," the collection spans the band's range without losing their essential attitude.

Pianists and vocalists who want authentic arrangements of Stones material for recitals, jam sessions, or cover band work. This collection also serves music theater programs, musical directors, and accompanists who need reliable chord charts and vocal lines for teaching or performance.

• Lock the groove with the bass line written in the left hand; Stones songs live or fall on rhythmic pocket, so treat the piano's bass movement as a fundamental part of the band feel, not just harmonic filler.
• Use the chord symbols above the staff to comp freely during instrumental breaks or to adapt arrangements for different ensemble sizes (add horns, guitars, or strings as your performance context allows).
• Study the original recordings to hear vocal inflection and phrasing before settling your interpretation; Jagger's delivery often sits slightly behind or ahead of the beat, which shapes how you'll accompany or arrange.

Feature these songs as solo recital material, pairing them with other rock standards or contemporary covers for an evening that speaks to musicians trained in classical contexts who want to explore pop/rock repertoire. Alternatively, use them in musical theater or cabaret settings where vocal storytelling and keyboard accompaniment are central.

• Reading chord symbols and comping from lead sheets
• Vocal phrasing and interpretation of rock-influenced melody
• Understanding blues harmonic progressions and their application in popular song
• Keyboard accompanying techniques for singers in a rhythmic, groove-oriented context
• Sight-reading multi-staff piano/vocal layouts