If I Could Tell Her (from Dear Evan Hansen): E-Z Play Today

This song captures the quiet intensity of unspoken feelings, making it an excellent choice for students working with contemporary pop idioms in a classical piano setting. The 10-page arrangement gives you room to explore dynamic storytelling and rubato without overwhelming intermediate players.

Tender and introspective, with the kind of restraint that makes confession feel both terrifying and necessary. The music lingers in the space between hope and resignation.

Intermediate to advanced pianists drawn to musical theater repertoire and contemporary pop songwriting. This works well for students building confidence with songs that prioritize expression and character over technical complexity.

• Pay attention to the dynamics marked throughout. This piece relies on subtle shifts in volume to communicate emotional subtext rather than technical flourishes.
• Let the tempo breathe in moments of reflection. Pasek and Paul write music that benefits from slight ritardandos at phrase endings.
• Balance the vocal melody if you're playing this in a duet arrangement. The piano should support without overshadowing the lyrical content.

Include this in a concert exploring contemporary songwriting or musical theater favorites. It pairs naturally with other pop or Broadway selections and offers pianists a chance to showcase artistry in a genre that matters to today's students.

• Interpreting dynamic markings to shape emotional narrative
• Balancing accompaniment with melody in pop and theater idioms
• Managing rubato and flexibility within a contemporary style
• Sight-reading song arrangements in lead sheet contexts