I've Got You on My Mind (from "Stardust" and "Gay Divorce"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection captures Porter at his most inventive, assembling 50 songs from his formative years when he was establishing the harmonic language and lyrical precision that would influence generations of songwriters. The inclusion of rare archival material and song-by-song analysis transforms the book beyond a lead sheet collection into a genuine study of American musical theater history. For pianists and singers, these are the standards that demand real musical maturity to execute well.

Elegant, witty, and harmonically urbane. These songs move between moments of straightforward charm and surprising musical sophistication, often within a single chorus. Porter's melodies sit naturally in the voice while his harmonies suggest late-night supper club sophistication and the gloss of 1930s entertainment.

Pianists and vocalists preparing for recitals, auditions, or concert performances who want to work with authentic lead sheets of American song standards. This collection suits advanced high school vocalists, college-level singers and pianists, and music educators building a historical understanding of Broadway and the Great American Songbook.

• Respect Porter's harmonic sophistication. These songs often contain unexpected key changes, altered chords, and jazz-influenced voicings that need careful listening and deliberate practice. Don't rush through unfamiliar chord progressions.
• Let the lyrics inform your phrasing. Porter's words and music are inseparable; understanding what the lyric means shapes how you shape the melody and where you breathe.
• Study the song-by-song analysis provided in the book. Context about where each song appeared and what it accomplished helps performers make informed musical choices about style and arrangement.
• Balance accompaniment texture with the vocalist's line. Porter's piano parts can be rhythmically active, but they should never obscure the singer's words or melodic intent.

Select individual songs for student recitals, vocal competitions, or jazz ensemble arrangements. Use the archival photos and historical context to enhance program notes or create thematic concert programming around early 20th-century American musical theater. The collection works well as a reference for teachers building a repertoire study around standards and musical theater history.

• Reading and interpreting jazz-influenced harmonies and altered chords
• Singing with sophisticated diction and dramatic intention
• Understanding the relationship between lyric content and melodic phrasing
• Accompanying vocalists with textural sensitivity and rhythmic precision
• Analyzing and performing music from Broadway's Golden Age