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I've Got The World On A String: Lead Sheet / Fake Book

As performed by Dick Hyman

Item: 35-DS00429043

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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 1
SKU: 35-DS00429043

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About the Artist: Dick Hyman

Dick Hyman stands as one of the most prolific and versatile composers and arrangers in American popular music. His songwriting career spanned decades, during which he contributed numerous standards to the Great American Songbook, many of which became essential repertoire for jazz musicians, vocalists, and pop artists alike.

Hyman's gift for crafting memorable melodies and sophisticated harmonic frameworks made his work a natural fit for singers and instrumentalists across multiple genres. His arrangements and original compositions continue to be performed in jazz clubs, concert halls, and music education settings worldwide.

Why we love this

This lead sheet captures one of the Great American Songbook's most optimistic love songs in its purest form. The single-page format makes it instantly accessible for students learning to navigate fake book notation, while the song's harmonic sophistication (built into this standard) rewards close attention to jazz chord symbols and reharmonization possibilities.

What to expect

A surge of confidence wrapped in romance. The melody soars with an infectious lightness that matches its title, while the harmonic underpinnings provide enough sophistication to keep musicians engaged across multiple hearings. This is a song that sounds like possibility.

Who it's for

Vocalists and pianists building their jazz standards repertoire will find this essential. It also serves students learning to read lead sheet notation and exploring the melodic and harmonic conventions of mid-century American songwriting.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to the lyrical phrasing; this song benefits from rubato that follows the natural speech rhythms of the text rather than metronomic precision.
  • Explore different voicings of the chord symbols once you're comfortable with the melody. Even simple two-note comping can reveal the song's harmonic elegance.
  • Let the optimism in the melody shine through. This isn't a song that needs to be sung or played cautiously; the confidence in the tune invites the performer to commit fully.

How to use it

Slip this into a wedding reception set or a standards-focused recital. It also works beautifully as a warm-up or showcase piece in a jazz combo or voice lesson, where its one-page length allows singers to focus on phrasing and character rather than page turns or complex notation.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading lead sheet notation and chord symbols
  • Interpreting jazz standards melody and phrasing
  • Understanding common harmonic progressions in the American songbook

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