Pretty Women: Lead Sheet / Fake Book

Smooth, sophisticated, and deeply romantic. This melody moves with an elegance that rewards careful phrasing and allows performers to luxuriate in each phrase without rushing.

Vocalists tackling Broadway standards, jazz pianists looking for a clean reference of this essential tune, and music educators who want a straightforward notation of the melody and chord changes for classroom use.

• Study the original recording to absorb the phrasing and how the melody sits rhythmically; the written notes only tell part of the story.
• Treat chord extensions as suggestions for comping rather than requirements; this lead sheet works beautifully with minimal harmony or lush voicings depending on your arrangement.
• If performing with a band or ensemble, clarify whether players are following this lead sheet or a full score, since interpretations of this standard vary widely.

Pair this with other lead sheets to create a jazz or standards-focused set, or feature it as a solo piano or vocal moment in a Broadway retrospective concert. It also works well in music theory classes as a study in how harmony supports a singable melodic line.

• Reading lead sheet notation and chord symbols
• Vocal phrasing and interpretation in classic musical theater
• Chord voicing choices for keyboard comping
• Translating a written melody into stylistically informed performance