I'm Still In Love With You: E-Z Play Today

This arrangement captures what makes Al Green's songwriting so durable: a melody that feels both sophisticated and singable, changes that reward thoughtful harmonic voice leading, and a foundation solid enough for students to add their own interpretive touches. Four pages means students can learn the full arc without feeling overwhelmed.

Warm, deliberate, and emotionally present. The song moves without rushing, and its chord progressions feel both familiar and just slightly unexpected. There's space in this arrangement, which means what you play matters more than how much you play.

Pianists working on soul, pop, and R&B styles will find this a straightforward entry point into Al Green's harmonic language. It works equally well for intermediate students expanding their contemporary repertoire or for anyone looking to develop taste in ballad accompaniment.

• Shape the melody line with the vocal phrasing in mind, even on piano. Notice where Al Green would breathe or hold a syllable, and let that inform your rubato.
• Keep the left hand understated in the verses so the harmonic progression can speak without clutter. This creates room for the melody to land clearly.
• Lock into a steady groove when the arrangement moves into its more rhythmic sections; the pocket matters as much as the notes themselves.
• Explore dynamics across the full form. Build intensity gradually rather than playing at one dynamic level throughout.

Program this in a concert that celebrates songwriting across genres, or pair it with other soul and R&B standards to build a set that shows the depth of these styles. It also serves as a wonderful solo feature for a pianist in a small ensemble or as supplementary performance material for a piano student recital.

• Phrasing ballad melodies with vocal sensibility
• Voicing jazz and soul chord progressions
• Balancing accompaniment texture across different song sections
• Interpreting and adjusting tempo for emotional effect
• Reading and performing in contemporary popular styles