Millworker (From "Working"): Lead Sheet
James Taylor
Item: 00-PSL-000577
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Sweet Baby James * Traffic Man * Handy Man * Your Smiling Face * Secret O' Life * Shed a Little Light * Everybody Has the Blues * Steamroller Blues * Mexico * Millworker * Country Road * Fire and Rain * Shower the People * How Sweet It Is * New Hymn * Walking Man * Riding on a Railroad * Something in the Way She Moves * Sun on the Moon * Up on the Roof * Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight * She Thinks I Still Care * Copperline * Slap Leather * Only One * You Make It Easy * Carolina in My Mind * I Will Follow * You've Got a Friend * That Lonesome Road.
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
148
SKU:
00-PSL-000577
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About the Artist: James Taylor
James Taylor is an American singer-songwriter whose introspective folk-pop compositions and warm vocal delivery have defined popular music since the early 1970s. His influence spans generations of musicians and educators; his songs appear across music curricula because they balance accessibility with genuine lyrical depth and sophisticated harmonic structures.
Why we love this
This collection captures Taylor's full catalog in lead sheet format, giving pianists and vocalists the harmonic framework to interpret these beloved songs authentically. The mix of folk ballads, upbeat pop arrangements, and introspective singer-songwriter material provides programmable options for nearly any ensemble or recital setting.
What to expect
Honest and conversational. These songs inhabit the intimate space between folk storytelling and polished pop songwriting, with melodies that feel natural to sing and chord progressions that unfold with quiet inevitability. There's warmth throughout, even in the reflective or melancholic moments.
Who it's for
Vocalists preparing recital repertoire, jazz and pop ensemble singers building standards knowledge, and pianists seeking accessible yet artistically rich accompaniment material. High school and college music students will find these songs both immediate and rewarding to interpret.
How to get the most out of it
- Study Taylor's original recordings to absorb his vocal phrasing and rubato; these songs resist rigid tempo and benefit from natural conversation-like delivery.
- Voice the piano accompaniment to complement rather than double the melody; Taylor's songs often shine with minimal left-hand movement and space around the vocal line.
- Pay attention to the lyrical storytelling in pieces like 'Millworker' and 'Fire and Rain'; emotional authenticity matters more than technical flash.
- Adjust key to suit your vocal range; these lead sheets allow transposition without losing the character of the original arrangements.
How to use it
Program individual selections in vocal recitals or jazz ensemble concerts to reach audiences familiar with Taylor's work. Use them as repertoire options for popular song units in choir or in jazz vocal classes where students learn to interpret standards beyond the traditional jazz canon.
Skills your students will build
- Interpreting lead sheets and making harmonic choices in accompaniment
- Sustaining legit vocal delivery across a mix of tempos and moods
- Understanding song form and how Taylor's melodies interact with harmonic structure
- Transposing to find appropriate keys for different voice types