Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) (From "Paris"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
Music and lyrics by Cole Porter
Item: 00-PSP-000332
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The motion picture De-Lovely, an original musical portrait of American composer Cole Porter, is filled with Porter's own unforgettable songs, and stars some of the biggest names in film and music, including Kevin Kline, Ashley Judd, Natalie Cole, Sheryl Crow, and Robbie Williams. Our spectacular folio is sure to be a collector's item, including songs performed in the film along with an elaborate section featuring six panels of color artwork that includes a gate-fold display featuring an array of artist and actor photos on a three-page spread. The book is printed on an antique ivory stock reminiscent of the quality publications available during Porter's lifetime. Titles are: It's De-Lovely * Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye * Just One of Those Things * Be a Clown * Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love * Begin the Beguine * Anything Goes * I Love You * So in Love * True Love * Love for Sale * What Is This Thing Called Love * Easy to Love * Night and Day * Let's Misbehave * Blow, Gabriel, Blow * In the Still of the Night * You're the Top.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PSP-000332
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About the Artist: Cole Porter
Cole Porter (1891-1964) stands as one of Broadway's most sophisticated songwriters, known for wit, elegant melodies, and urbane lyrics that elevated the American musical theater. His career spanned from the 1920s through the 1950s, during which he created enduring standards that remain central to the jazz and musical theater repertoire. Porter's harmonic language and rhythmic inventiveness continue to challenge and inspire musicians across all levels.
Why we love this
This song captures Porter's gift for combining conversational charm with genuinely sophisticated harmony. The piano writing sits comfortably for most players while the melody and chords demand musical maturity, making it ideal for students and professionals ready to inhabit the world of the Great American Songbook.
What to expect
Playful and knowing, with an undercurrent of genuine affection. Porter's melody sits in a comfortable range and the tempo invites you to linger on certain words. The harmonies are elegant without being pretentious, creating an atmosphere of refined charm that feels both timeless and intimately conversational.
Who it's for
Pianists with intermediate to advanced facility who want to interpret Porter's harmonic language, vocalists developing their standards repertoire, and music theater programs looking for showcase material that balances accessibility with real musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Treat the vocal line as a conversation rather than a statement; Porter's lyrics reward clarity and natural phrasing over legit operatic production.
- Voice the piano chords with attention to rootedness; Porter often uses chromatic inner voices and passing tones that need definition without becoming cluttered.
- Allow space in the accompaniment for the singer's personality. The piano needn't fill every beat—strategic rests and rhythmic breathing make the song breathe.
- Pay particular attention to the rhyme and meter of Porter's lyric. Each phrase has a precise shape that should guide tempo and dynamics.
How to use it
Place this as a palate cleanser in recitals or cabaret-style performances where you're moving between heavier fare. It works beautifully in a standards showcase or as a teaching piece when you want students to encounter Porter's craft in a song that's both musically accessible and textually sophisticated.
Skills your students will build
- Interpreting jazz harmonies and chromatic voice leading
- Balancing accompaniment texture with vocal clarity
- Phrasing legit vocal lines with conversational naturalness
- Understanding the relationship between lyrical content and musical shape in songwriting