She's My Love (From "Carnival") Sheet Music Preview

She's My Love (From "Carnival"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

Ed. Lisa DeSpain

Item: 00-PS-0010520

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For aspiring and professional singers who love Broadway, Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre presents an elegant collection of the best-loved musical theatre songs in their original keys, authentically transcribed from their original vocal scores. Perfect for study, and equally suitable for the most important auditions and performances, each volume is dedicated to a specific vocal range, and contains dozens of songs from a variety of shows that span decades of theatre history. Multiple volumes are available for each of four vocal ranges: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, Tenor, and Baritone/Bass. Authoritative historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song make it the most useful and relevant song library of its kind.

Titles: Everything Old Is New Again (The Boy from Oz) * She's My Love (Carnival) * Those Were The Good Old Days! (Damn Yankees) * A Jug of Wine (The Day Before Spring) * Anyone Would Love You (Destry Rides Again) * All of My Life (Do Re Mi) * After Today Dr. Doolittle) * Gigi (Gigi) * Store-Bought Suit (The Golden Apple) * The Best Things In Life Are Free (Good News) * Where Do I Go? (Hair) * I Love My Wife (I Do! I Do!) * It's a Well Known Fact (I Do! I Do!) * No More (Into the Woods) * They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me (Irene) * Progress Is the Root of All Evil (Lil' Abner) * Love Who You Love (A Man of No Importance) * Marriage Proposal (March of the Falsettos) * Me and My Girl (Me and My Girl) * Reviewing the Situation (Oliver!) * I Talk to the Trees (Paint Your Wagon) * Isn't It a Pity? (Pardon My English) * No One Has Ever Loved Me (Passion) * I'm Back in Circulation (Redhead) * Love's a Bond (Saturday Night) * Bless Your Beautiful Hide (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) * I Don't Remember Christmas (Starting Here, Starting Now) * Once in a Lifetime (Stop The World . . . I Want To Get Off) * The Barber and His Wife (Sweeny Todd) * The Mansion (Two Gentlemen of Verona) * If I Were the King of the Forest (The Wizard of Oz) * A Quiet Girl (Wonderful Town).

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If I Were King Of The Forest from The Wizard Of Oz

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Series: Singer's Library of Musical Theatre
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 188
SKU: 00-PS-0010520

More about this title

About the Composer: Bob Merrill

Bob Merrill (1921-1998) composed music for Broadway during the genre's most inventive decades, creating scores that balanced sophisticated harmonic language with direct emotional appeal. His work on Carnival, based on the French film "Liliom," showcased his gift for melody and his ability to serve a story with songs that feel both theatrical and deeply personal.

Why we love this

This collection transcribes songs in their original keys from actual vocal scores, eliminating the guesswork many singers face when preparing auditions or recitals. The inclusion of 16-bar cut suggestions and audition tips transforms a songbook into a practical audition resource, while the historical context for each piece helps singers understand the dramatic stakes they're singing into.

What to expect

Opening this collection feels like having access to a master class from a knowledgeable Broadway coach. Each song carries the weight of its original theatrical context, and the combination of authentic transcription, historical notes, and practical guidance creates a sense of preparation and confidence.

Who it's for

Singers preparing for auditions, recitals, or study who need Broadway material in its authentic form. This collection serves both developing singers building their audition book and experienced performers seeking accurate, authoritative vocal scores from the American musical theatre canon.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the historical and contextual notes provided for each song; they clarify the emotional arc and dramatic situation, which directly shapes how you approach phrasing and dynamic choices.
  • Use the 16-bar cut suggestions as starting points, but sing through the entire song first to understand the full arc before deciding which cut serves your interpretation best.
  • Pay attention to the chord symbols as interpretive guides; they often reveal harmonic tension or resolution that can inform your vocal coloring and breath placement.

How to use it

Feature this song in a cabaret, recital, or audition preparation workshop where singers are exploring musical theatre repertoire. The breadth of shows and vocal styles represented makes it ideal for building a mixed recital or for singers who want to sample different eras of Broadway songwriting.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and interpreting lead sheets with chord symbols
  • Understanding theatrical context and its relationship to vocal interpretation
  • Selecting appropriate song cuts for different audition situations
  • Sight-reading and learning Broadway material in its original keys

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