Only Us (from Dear Evan Hansen): E-Z Play Today
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Only Us (from Dear Evan Hansen): E-Z Play Today

As performed by Pasek & Paul

Item: 35-DS00446026
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 7
SKU: 35-DS00446026

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About the Artist: Pasek & Paul

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have become defining voices in contemporary musical theater, with their work on Dear Evan Hansen earning them a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Tony Award for Best Original Score. Their songwriting balances pop sensibility with emotional depth, creating music that resonates across both theater and general audiences. Beyond Dear Evan Hansen, they've composed for The Greatest Showman and other major film and stage projects, consistently bringing literary sophistication to accessible melodies.

For music educators, Pasek and Paul represent a bridge between classical training and modern storytelling. Their scores reward careful study of harmonic language, text setting, and emotional pacing, making them valuable additions to programs seeking contemporary repertoire with substance.

Why we love this

This song captures the vulnerability and intimacy of Dear Evan Hansen without requiring ensemble preparation or elaborate staging. Students get immediate access to music that feels contemporary and personally relevant, while the piece itself demands genuine emotional control and refined dynamic shaping. It's the kind of song that reminds piano students why they practice.

What to expect

Tender and conversational, with moments of quiet intensity that build through harmonic richness rather than volume. The piece sits in the intimate space between a diary entry and a confession, asking for clarity in every phrase and restraint in moments where it would be easy to oversell the emotion.

Who it's for

Piano students preparing for auditions, recitals, or performance exams who want contemporary repertoire with musical substance. Teachers looking for bridge material between classical technique and music that engages students personally.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to the lyrical phrasing even on instrumental passages; let the text inform your rubato and breath points at phrase endings.
  • Balance the melody clearly against accompaniment patterns without letting either drop into the background, especially in passages where the harmonic movement drives the emotional arc.
  • Resist the urge to add tempo weight to dramatic moments; Pasek and Paul's orchestrations often rely on harmonic tension and dynamic control rather than tempo shifts.

How to use it

Pair this alongside classical song arrangements or art song to show students how contemporary popular music can employ sophisticated harmonic and structural ideas. It works equally well as a recital closer in a casual setting or as part of a musical theater repertoire exploration for advanced students.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing with dynamic control and emotional nuance in pop-influenced harmonic contexts
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in modern song arrangements
  • Shaping phrases with text-informed phrasing even on instrumental passages
  • Interpreting contemporary harmonic language with confidence

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