No Expectations: Piano/Vocal/Chords
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No Expectations: Piano/Vocal/Chords

The Rolling Stones

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Description
The Rolling Stones Sheet Music Anthology contains 27 piano/vocal/chord arrangements of the legendary British group's greatest hits. Many of the band's most memorable melodies are included, such as "She's a Rainbow," "Lady Jane," and "Ruby Tuesday." Titles: As Tears Go By * Dandelion * Gimme Shelter * Heart of Stone * I'm Free * Honky Tonk Women * It's All Over Now * The Last Time * Let's Spend the Night Together * Let It Bleed * Monkey Man * Mother's Little Helper * 19th Nervous Breakdown * Out of Time * No Expectations * Play with Fire * Paint It, Black * (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction * Sympathy for the Devil * She Smiled Sweetly * 2000 Light Years from Home * Under My Thumb * Wild Horses * You Can't Always Get What You Want.

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Series: Sheet Music Anthology
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 156
SKU: 00-PS-0012169

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About the Composer: Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards formed one of rock music's most enduring songwriting partnerships, creating some of the genre's most iconic compositions across five decades. Their work spans blues-influenced rock, psychedelic experimentation, and pop sophistication, establishing the template for modern rock songwriting and performance.

Why we love this

This anthology gives pianists and vocalists direct access to the Stones' catalog in a format that works for solo performance, accompaniment, or study. The piano/vocal/chord arrangement preserves the harmonic sophistication of the originals while remaining playable for intermediate to advanced musicians.

What to expect

Swaggering, blues-rooted, and deceptively sophisticated. These songs balance raw energy with melodic memorability and harmonic depth, moving fluidly between intimate storytelling ('No Expectations,' 'Wild Horses') and anthemic swagger ('Satisfaction,' 'Sympathy for the Devil'). The piano arrangements reveal how much craft underpins songs that sound effortless.

Who it's for

Pianists preparing for jazz standards or contemporary repertoire recitals, vocalists building a rock/pop performance set, and accompanists needing reliable charts for student singers or jam sessions. This book also serves music educators teaching song structure, harmony, and arrangement across popular idioms.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the groove by establishing a steady left-hand rhythm; these songs depend on pocket and pulse, not tempo rushing or dragging.
  • Sing the vocal line with conversational phrasing rather than operatic delivery; the Stones' strength lies in swagger and attitude, not sustained legit tone.
  • Use the chord symbols to explore variations and substitutions if the written voicings feel stiff; many of these songs benefit from looser, more idiomatic jazz voicings.
  • Pay attention to dynamics marked in the chart; tracks like 'Sympathy for the Devil' and 'Gimme Shelter' gain power through arrangement restraint in the verses.

How to use it

Feature individual selections in a contemporary song recital or cabaret-style concert; pair multiple tracks to showcase the breadth of the Stones' catalog across decades. The anthology also works as a teaching resource for understanding how blues forms translate into rock composition and arrangement.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading lead sheets with chord symbols and translating them into idiomatic piano voicings
  • Understanding blues-based harmonic progressions and their variations in rock music
  • Interpreting rhythmic feel and groove notation across multiple song styles
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment when singing and playing simultaneously
  • Recognizing structural patterns (verse-chorus, bridge placement, intro/outro conventions) in classic rock songwriting

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