Leigh Nash is best known as the lead vocalist of Sixpence None the Richer, the alternative rock band behind the 1998 hit 'Kiss Me.' Her distinctive voice and songwriting have defined a generation of pop-rock radio, blending folk influences with contemporary production. Nash has continued to record and perform as a solo artist, bringing the same emotional directness and melodic sensibility to her work.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures the conversational intimacy of Nash's writing style, translating her pop-rock songcraft into a form that piano students can access without sacrificing the song's emotional core. The easy piano reduction lets young players experience genuine contemporary repertoire while building fluency with modern harmonic language.
What to expect
Warm, conversational, and unhurried. The song carries the intimacy of someone sitting at a piano speaking directly to you, with enough harmonic color to feel sophisticated without becoming complicated. It's the kind of arrangement that makes a living room performance feel like a genuine musical moment.
Who it's for
Piano students at the intermediate beginner level who want to play current, recognizable music with real melodic and harmonic substance. This works well for students making the transition from method books to song repertoire, and for older students or adults returning to piano who respond to contemporary pop-rock.
How to get the most out of it
Shape the melody with slight dynamic swells at phrase peaks; resist the urge to play evenly throughout, even at an easy level
Listen closely to where the left hand rhythm intersects with the vocal rhythm in your head to maintain the song's conversational feel
Keep the tempo steady but not rigid; allow small rubato in the intro and between sections to let the accompaniment breathe
Balance the melody so it sits naturally above the harmony, as though you're accompanying a singer rather than performing a solo piece
How to use it
Pair this with other contemporary singer-songwriter arrangements to build a recital set that speaks to modern students and audiences. It also works as an intermediate solo for a spring recital or as a confidence-builder during the transition from structured method work to self-selected repertoire.
Skills your students will build
Playing sustained melodies with proper weight and phrasing over relatively sparse accompaniment
Coordinating hands across different rhythmic patterns (right-hand melody against left-hand accompaniment rhythm)
Interpreting contemporary harmonic language and chord progressions typical of pop-rock songwriting
Building musical maturity through exposure to artist-driven repertoire with lyrical intent
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