If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right: Lead Sheet / Fake Book
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If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right: Lead Sheet / Fake Book

As performed by Luther Ingram

Item: 35-DS00376629
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS00376629

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About the Artist: Luther Ingram

Luther Ingram brought soul music's emotional directness to the early 1970s with a string of hits that showcased his ability to channel vulnerability and conviction through his vocal delivery. His work as both a recording artist and songwriter established him as a key figure in the soul and R&B landscape, with "If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right" becoming one of his signature recordings. The song's enduring appeal across genres speaks to Ingram's skill at crafting deeply human material that resonates with musicians and audiences alike.

Why we love this

This lead sheet captures a song that straddles soul authenticity and pop accessibility, making it ideal for exploring how emotional restraint and vocal phrasing drive a song's impact. The straightforward harmonic language gives students room to focus on interpretation and touch rather than wrestling with complex chord changes. Programming it offers a chance to celebrate soul songwriting without requiring a full rhythm section arrangement.

What to expect

The song carries a quiet confidence, built on a foundation of acceptance and emotional clarity. Its warmth comes not from bombast but from honest vulnerability, making it feel intimate regardless of whether it's performed acoustically or with full instrumentation.

Who it's for

Vocalists developing their ability to convey emotional depth through understated delivery will find valuable material here. Keyboard players looking to accompany singers or create solo interpretations benefit from the chart's simplicity and room for personal arrangement choices.

How to get the most out of it

  • Listen closely to Ingram's original recording before rehearsing to absorb the song's emotional pacing and where he sits behind the beat versus pushing forward
  • Experiment with chord voicings and embellishments on the keyboard; the lead sheet provides structure, but the performance lives in what you add
  • Shape the vocal line with dynamics that build gradually rather than all at once, letting the lyrics' emotional weight accumulate over the course of the song

How to use it

Include this as a vocal showcase piece in a jazz or soul-focused concert, where it can stand alone with just piano accompaniment or sit comfortably alongside other classic soul standards. Its two-page format makes it practical for rehearsal without overwhelming preparation time, and its emotional straightforwardness gives beginning interpreters a solid foundation for understanding how to deliver a song's story.

Skills your students will build

  • Legit singing phrasing and breath control within a soul vocal style
  • Reading and interpreting lead sheets for keyboard accompaniment
  • Translating written dynamics and lyrical meaning into vocal delivery
  • Creating tasteful piano voicings and comping patterns from a chord chart

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