Shouldn't I Be Less In Love With You? (from I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change): Piano Vocal

This duet captures the vulnerability of someone grappling with unwanted feelings, and Roberts' music mirrors that emotional tension perfectly. The piano part offers enough independence to stay interesting while remaining supportive of the singers, making it genuinely fun to accompany or perform in a teaching context.

The song sits in the uncomfortable space between certainty and doubt, with a musical landscape that feels conversational and real. It's the kind of piece where restraint and specificity of emotion carry more weight than technical display.

Singers preparing audition material or soloists looking for a contemporary piece with emotional depth will find this accessible without sacrificing sophistication. High school and college voice students benefit from a song that rewards honest interpretation and clear diction.

• Balance the vocal line with a subtle accompaniment; the sentiment here depends on intimate delivery rather than volume.
• Shape the phrases around the natural speech rhythms of the lyrics so the emotional stakes feel genuine.
• Communicate with your duet partner about where you're going harmonically; the interplay between voices drives the song forward.

Include this in a musical theater program or vocal recital where you want to showcase character-driven writing alongside more traditional art song. It pairs well with contemporary comedy songs since it offers a moment of genuine reflection without losing the show's lighter tone.

• Interpreting subtext through phrasing and dynamics
• Singing contemporary musical theater idiom with clarity and control
• Managing harmonic rhythm in a piano/vocal texture
• Sustaining emotional truth in comedic theatrical context