My Own Best Friend (From "Chicago"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
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My Own Best Friend (From "Chicago"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

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For aspiring and professional singers who love Broadway, Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre presents an elegant collection of the best-loved musical theatre songs in their original keys, authentically transcribed from their original vocal scores. Perfect for study, and equally suitable for the most important auditions and performances, each volume is dedicated to a specific vocal range, and contains dozens of songs from a variety of shows that span decades of theatre history. Multiple volumes are available for each of four vocal ranges: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, Tenor, and Baritone/Bass. Authoritative historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song make it the most useful and relevant song library of its kind.

Titles: My Own Best Friend (Chicago) * Back on Base (Closer Than Ever) * That Mister Man of Mine (Dames At Sea) * A Little Brains, A Little Talent (Damn Yankees) * Something of My Own (Dessa Rose) * Ladies (Destry Rides Again) * I Know the Truth (Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida") * Holding to the Ground (Falsettos) * Think of Meryl Streep (Fame: The Musical) * A Little Girl From Little Rock (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) * Lazy Afternoon (The Golden Apple) * What Is a Woman? I Do, I Do) * Old Friend (I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road) * Last Midnight (Into The Woods) * Moments in the Woods (Into The Woods) * Somewhere That's Green (Little hop of Horrors) * West End Avenue (The Magic Show) * Tell Me Why (A Man of No Importance) * Take It on the Chin (Me and My Girl) * Like It Was (Merrily We Roll Along) * The Music Still Plays On A New Brain) * Mad About the Boy (Oh! Coward) * It's a Fine Life (Oliver!) * How Can I Wait? (Paint Your Wagon) * Zip (Pal Joey) * My Cousin in Milwaukee (Pardon My English) * Notice Me Horton (Seussical the Musical) * Wonderful, Wonderful Day (Seven Brides For Seven Brothers) * What Nice Idea (Two Gentlemen of Verona) * If You Hadn't but You Did (Two on the Aisle ) * Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) * Millwork (Working).

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Series: Singer's Library of Musical Theatre
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 224
SKU: 00-PS-0010364

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About the Composer: John Kander

John Kander has defined the sound of Broadway for over six decades, beginning with his breakthrough collaborations with lyricist Fred Ebb in the 1960s. His gift for writing melodies that sit naturally in the voice while maintaining harmonic sophistication made him essential to the Golden Age of musical theatre and beyond. Kander's work appears across this collection because his songs reward study: they demand musical intelligence from singers while remaining deeply theatrical and human.

Why we love this

This collection spans shows from the 1950s through the 2000s, giving singers a genuine cross-section of musical theatre writing without leaning heavily on any single era or style. The contextual notes and 16-bar cut suggestions transform this from a songbook into a working audition resource. Singers encounter material they might not have considered, which often leads to discovering their own best vehicles.

What to expect

These songs live in real emotional spaces. Whether introspective or bold, each one grounds itself in character and situation rather than pure theatrical display. You feel the presence of the people singing them.

Who it's for

Singers preparing auditions or building their musical theatre repertoire benefit from having material in original keys with reliable transcriptions. Voice teachers and coaches use this collection to introduce students to quality Broadway writing across multiple vocal ranges and dramatic styles.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to the harmonic movement underneath your melody. Kander's accompaniments are never decorative; they often carry the emotional weight of a passage, so commit to how the chords shift beneath you.
  • Study the lyrics for specificity. Each character moment is earned through language, not just music. The vocal line serves the text.
  • Use the provided 16-bar cuts for auditions, but learn the full song first. Understanding the complete arc gives your prepared cut genuine context.

How to use it

Include one of these selections in a musical theatre concert to showcase your program's training in classic Broadway material. The historical span allows you to program songs from different decades on the same concert, creating natural conversations between eras of theatre writing.

Skills your students will build

  • Interpreting character-driven storytelling through song
  • Navigating diverse harmonic language and key relationships
  • Applying historical context to performance choices
  • Preparing audition-ready selections with professional cuts
  • Recognizing the relationship between lyric and melodic shape

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