Style: SSA Choral Octavo

Confident and contemporary. The piece pulses with the energy of the original while maintaining the lyrical sweetness that made the song a chart success. Your singers will feel the momentum of modern production values paired with singable, well-crafted part writing.

Choirs seeking current, engaging repertoire that connects with student performers and audiences alike. This arrangement works equally well for middle school honor choirs, high school pop ensembles, and community groups wanting a crowd-pleasing concert closer.

• Lock the rhythmic precision in the pre-chorus sections where the arrangement builds momentum; this drives the propulsive feel that makes the song resonate with audiences.
• Balance your soprano lines so the melody reads clearly over the harmonic material in the lower voices, especially during the hook.
• Use the recorded accompaniment in early rehearsals to establish the groove and contemporary feel, then gradually strip it back as your singers internalize their parts.
• Lean into the swagger of the lyric and let your singers perform with personality; this song needs attitude as much as accuracy.

Program this as a spring concert finale or cabaret feature where it can shine as a standalone moment. The accessibility of the SSA voicing and the audience familiarity with the song make it an excellent choice for recruiting singers from non-traditional backgrounds or bringing energy to a mixed repertoire concert.

• Executing contemporary rhythmic patterns and syncopation
• Balancing melody and harmony in pop-influenced choral writing
• Performing with rhythmic precision to recorded accompaniment
• Interpreting and conveying lyrical intent and attitude
• Reading block chord voicings and functional harmony