Live With Me: Piano/Vocal/Chords
The Rolling Stones
Item: 00-PS-0012167
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Alfred has expanded the Classic Album Editions series with the new Piano/Vocal/Chords edition of the Rolling Stones' legendary record Let It Bleed.
Let It Bleedfeatures the hit songs "Gimme Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want." This book provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the record.
Titles: Let It Bleed * Love in Vain * Midnight Rambler * Gimmie Shelter * You Got the Silver * You Can't Always Get What You Want * Live with Me * Monkey Man * Country Honk.
Let It Bleedfeatures the hit songs "Gimme Shelter" and "You Can't Always Get What You Want." This book provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the record.
Titles: Let It Bleed * Love in Vain * Midnight Rambler * Gimmie Shelter * You Got the Silver * You Can't Always Get What You Want * Live with Me * Monkey Man * Country Honk.
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Series:
Alfred's Classic Album Editions
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
68
SKU:
00-PS-0012167
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About the Composer: Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger emerged as the primary lyricist and frontman for the Rolling Stones beginning in the early 1960s, collaborating with guitarist Keith Richards to create some of rock's most enduring compositions. His songwriting voice shaped the band's evolution from blues interpreters to original artists, grounding their work in American blues tradition while pushing toward increasingly ambitious arrangements and studio experimentation.
Why we love this
Let It Bleed stands as a watershed moment in rock composition, and this Piano/Vocal/Chords edition makes these songs genuinely playable across skill levels. The arrangements preserve the songs' character while opening them to pianists and singers who want to engage with iconic material beyond the original recordings.
What to expect
Raw, confident, and blues-soaked. These songs capture a band at peak creativity, balancing swagger with genuine musicianship. The arrangements honor both the simplicity of the original melodies and the sophisticated production choices that made the album landmark work.
Who it's for
Pianists and singers who want to explore rock repertoire with serious compositional and historical weight, as well as music students studying songwriting, arrangement, and the evolution of rock composition. This edition works for recital preparation, ensemble workshops, and anyone building a repertoire that bridges classical training and contemporary styles.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the blues inflections embedded in the melodies. Songs like "Love in Vain" and "Midnight Rambler" demand phrasing that respects their roots; straight rhythm work misses the spirit.
- Use the chord charts to experiment with comping patterns that match the era's feel. These songs reward a loose, conversational relationship between voice and accompaniment rather than strict adherence to one voicing.
- Balance lyrical clarity with attitude. The vocal lines often sit in conversational rather than soaring ranges, which works only when diction and tone convey confidence and personality.
- Pay attention to song length and arrangement shape. Several tracks build intensity over time; plan your dynamic arc so the performance doesn't peak too early.
How to use it
Feature individual songs in recitals exploring rock's compositional lineage or curate a full concert around the album's arc. The variety of moods across the nine tracks makes it ideal for demonstrating how a cohesive body of work can balance slow blues numbers with uptempo rockers and mid-tempo groove pieces.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing blues-based melodic shapes
- Interpreting chord charts and comp accompaniments in a rock context
- Managing lyrical phrasing and vocal placement in non-classical styles
- Understanding arrangement and how piano/vocal/chord format adapts recorded production to live performance