It Must Have Been Love: E-Z Play Today

This beloved 1990 ballad carries immediate recognition and emotional resonance that connects with students across age groups. The E-Z Play arrangement opens the piece to pianists still developing their sight-reading skills while preserving the song's distinctive melodic character and harmonic richness.

Tender and yearning, with the kind of melodic beauty that made Roxette a staple of slow radio playlists. The arrangement invites intimate, introspective playing while the underlying harmonic movement keeps the texture rich and involving.

Pianists working toward intermediate fluency who benefit from learning a recognizable song with genuine emotional stakes. Teachers seeking accessible pop repertoire that feels current and engaging rather than juvenile or overly simplified.

• Shape the melody with attention to the natural phrase contours; this song thrives when each line breathes rather than rushing forward.
• Balance accompaniment and melody so the left hand supports without overwhelming the vocal or primary melodic line.
• Explore dynamic contrast between verses and chorus to build toward the emotional peak of the arrangement.

Consider pairing this with other 1980s and 1990s pop standards to create a recital set that honors the era when many music teachers first fell in love with songwriting and arranging. It also works well in casual coffeehouse settings or student recitals where contemporary material feels right.

• Sustaining lyrical phrasing across longer melodic arcs
• Balancing melody and accompaniment with independent hands
• Recognizing and executing common pop harmonic progressions
• Adding expressive interpretation to straightforward sheet music