I've Been Loving You: E-Z Play Today

E-Z Play Today editions make Elton John's catalog genuinely playable for intermediate students without sacrificing the harmonic character that makes his songs musically rewarding. The four-page length keeps focus sharp while delivering a complete, recognizable arrangement of a genuine love ballad.

Warm and intimate, with the kind of melodic directness that makes Elton John's best work so enduring. The arrangement invites singers to layer vocals while the piano provides both structural support and its own musical identity.

Intermediate pianists looking for pop repertoire with genuine emotional depth. Teachers seeking contemporary music that bridges classical technique with modern styles and holds students' attention through recognizable material.

• Pay attention to the chord changes in the verse; they're more detailed than they first appear and drive the emotional shape of the song.
• Balance the left hand accompaniment so it supports rather than overwhelms the melody, especially in quieter passages.
• Let the tempo breathe slightly at phrase endings to honor the song's tenderness without disrupting the underlying pulse.

Perfect as a solo piece for a spring or end-of-year recital, or as an accompaniment vehicle for a vocalist. Works well in a concert pairing contemporary pop with other genres to show the range of your student pianists.

• Reading piano voicings in popular song form
• Balancing melody and accompaniment texture
• Interpreting expressive dynamics in non-classical styles
• Understanding harmonic progressions in contemporary music