Only Wanna Be With You: E-Z Play Today

This arrangement captures the warmth and sing-along quality that made the original a staple, while keeping the piano part accessible and engaging for intermediate players. The four-page length means students get a complete, satisfying arrangement without overwhelming complexity, making it ideal for recitals, casual performances, or just plain enjoyment.

Warmth and approachability define this arrangement. The piece carries the song's original spirit: upbeat yet unhurried, with a melody that feels natural under the fingers and harmonies that support without overwhelming. It's the kind of piece that invites listeners in rather than showing off.

Pianists at the intermediate level who want to build their repertoire with songs that feel contemporary and rewarding. Students benefit from working with a piece that blends structure and accessibility, while teachers appreciate having genuine pop-rock material that engages learners without requiring advanced technique.

• Pay attention to the groove in the left hand. The accompaniment pattern carries the pocket just as much as any rhythm section would, so lock into it early and don't rush.
• Treat the melody with a light touch in the right hand. This song lives on its singability, so avoid over-playing; let the natural contours of the tune do the work.
• Use dynamics to shape the song's journey. Softer dynamics in the verses will make the chorus feel like a genuine arrival and keeps listeners engaged throughout.

Include this in student recitals where you want to showcase fun, listenable music alongside classical or jazz selections. It also works well as a confidence builder for students moving into popular song arrangements, or as a bridge piece when teaching students to approach rock and pop with the same musicianship they apply to other genres.

• Maintaining rhythmic consistency in accompaniment patterns
• Balancing melodic prominence with harmonic support
• Shaping a song arc through dynamic control
• Translating chord-based pop writing to the keyboard