The E-Z Play arrangement strips away unnecessary complexity without sacrificing the song's character, making it genuinely accessible for early intermediate pianists who want to tackle standards. Over just two pages, students get to inhabit a piece of Broadway history and discover why this song has endured for nearly a century.
What to expect
Warm, intimate, and a little wistful. This is a song about devotion delivered with style, and even in a simplified arrangement, it maintains the sophistication and emotional honesty that made it a standard.
Who it's for
Beginning to early intermediate pianists ready to move beyond method books into real repertoire. Vocalists preparing to accompany themselves, or pianists looking for accessible material that still carries genuine musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
Keep the left hand light and rhythmic; the accompaniment pattern should pulse underneath rather than announce itself. This supports the vocalist without competing for attention.
Find the natural phrasing breaks in the melody and breathe there, even though you're playing an instrument. This keeps the line conversational and prevents it from sounding mechanical.
Balance your right hand melody so it sits slightly forward in the texture. The song's emotional weight lives in that tune.
How to use it
Slot this into a recital program focused on American songbook classics, or use it as accompaniment material for a vocalist exploring jazz and Broadway standards. It also works beautifully as a bridge piece between classical and popular styles in a variety recital.
Skills your students will build
Reading standard notation across two pages with minimal page turns
Accompanying a melody line with sensitivity and balance
Understanding and executing basic jazz and Broadway rhythmic phrasing
Left hand independence with steady accompaniment patterns
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