Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now: Piano/Vocal/Chords

This collection gives singers and pianists access to genuinely iconic material that people recognize and love to sing. Warren's melodies are vocally written; they sit in the voice naturally, and the harmonic language in these arrangements supports both learning singers and experienced performers. The sheer range of styles and keys means every pianist and vocalist in your program can find something that fits their voice.

Each song in this collection carries emotional weight; these are ballads and power songs written to move listeners and linger in memory. Whether you're performing an intimate piano-vocal arrangement or a fuller interpretation, the songs themselves pull you toward earnest, human expression.

Vocalists preparing recitals, auditions, or performance classes will find an enormous range of singable, recognizable material. Pianists developing their ability to accompany singers will appreciate the clearly voiced chord charts and accessible piano parts across multiple difficulty levels.

• Match your vocal approach to the original recording's tone without trying to replicate it exactly. These songs work when you bring authenticity to the emotional core Warren wrote.
• Pay attention to the piano part as a partner, not just accompaniment. The voicings often carry harmonic color that supports the melody's storytelling.
• Practice the chord changes slowly to internalize the harmonic progression before performing. Warren's songs often use unexpected resolutions that reward careful listening.

Build a recital around three or four contrasting Warren songs that showcase different vocal qualities and emotional territories. Use individual selections for student performances in competitions, showcases, or senior recitals where contemporary repertoire strengthens a program otherwise built on classical standards.

• Interpreting contemporary pop song phrasing and emotional delivery
• Accompanying singers with attention to harmonic color and support
• Sight-reading jazz chord symbols and translating them at the piano
• Maintaining legit vocal production across a range of styles and registers
• Sustaining musical line through songs with repetitive harmonic structures