If I Could Turn Back Time: SSA Choral Octavo
Words and music by Diane Warren / arr. Eric Van Cleave
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Description
From Las Vegas to Broadway to your stage! This iconic Cher anthem appears as the opening number in the musical The Cher Show, about the life and early career of the legendary songstress. No-fuss harmonies and recurring rhythm hooks make this a quick-learn for pop groups and show choirs. Sequins and dance moves are optional, but a rock 'n roll attitude is required!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Pop Choral Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0006466
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About the Composer: Diane Warren
Diane Warren is one of contemporary music's most prolific songwriters, with a catalog spanning four decades of chart-topping hits across pop, rock, R&B, and film. Her ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations makes her work invaluable in choral settings where emotional directness and melodic strength matter most. Warren's compositions for Broadway, including The Cher Show, bring the same structural intelligence and singability that have made her songs staples in recording studios worldwide.
Why we love this
This arrangement strips away nothing essential from the original while giving SSA singers a rock-solid entry point into contemporary pop. The recurring rhythm hooks and accessible harmonies mean your ensemble spends rehearsal time on confidence and attitude rather than untangling voice leading, which is exactly what a crowd-pleasing pop piece should do.
What to expect
Defiant and empowered. This is a song about reclaiming agency and refusing to be left behind, set to a driving rock backbone that makes inaction impossible. The melody sits high and proud, demanding presence from whoever sings it.
Who it's for
Pop and show choirs hungry for Broadway-validated contemporary repertoire that audiences actually know and enjoy. Ensembles at the high school or collegiate level will find the SSA voicing accessible while the pop idiom keeps singers engaged and energized.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the rhythm section to the recorded accompaniment during early rehearsals so singers can lock into the groove without worrying about pitch accuracy initially.
- Push the ensemble toward rhythmic precision on the recurring hooks; repetition works in your favor if the rhythm feels locked and intentional rather than sloppy.
- Balance belt-style energy in the melody against clean intonation in the harmonic layers, especially in close intervals within the SSA voicing.
- Let the attitude live in dynamics and articulation; this song thrives on rhythmic drive and character, not on being sung quietly or delicately.
How to use it
Open a pop concert or show choir set with this; its Broadway pedigree and cultural currency make it an immediate crowd-pleaser that sets a confident tone for the entire program. It also works as a finale or encore where you want energy and recognition to close things out strong.
Skills your students will build
- Singing pop idioms with rhythmic precision and belt-style vowels
- Balancing melody-driven focus with harmonic accuracy in close SSA voicing
- Locking ensemble rhythm to a driving percussion-based accompaniment
- Performing with attitude and character while maintaining choral blend