Suffragette City: Lead Sheet / Fake Book

This lead sheet brings one of rock's most kinetic pop-rock anthems into your rehearsal space with all the harmonic and melodic information your players need. The energy and straightforward structure make it accessible for keyboards and vocalists, while the chord progression rewards musicians who dig into the underlying harmonic movement beneath that unforgettable hook.

Propulsive and celebratory, with an infectious rhythmic drive and lyrics that feel urgent and direct. The melody sits comfortably for singers while the harmonic framework gives accompanists plenty of room to lock into the groove.

Keyboard players and vocalists preparing for pop or rock repertoire; jazz combos looking for contemporary material with strong melodic content; ensembles programming a unit on 1970s rock songwriting. This single-page format works well for sight-reading practice or as a quick addition to existing programs.

• Anchor the feel to the kick drum pattern rather than pushing the tempo; this song lives in its groove, not in rushing ahead.
• Keep the vocal phrasing conversational and rhythmically tight, letting the lyrics land with clarity over the instrumental pocket.
• Layer keyboard textures if you have multiple players available; the original arrangement builds density through synth layering and you can mirror that effect.

Pair this with other glam rock or art-rock era standards to explore how mainstream pop absorbed experimental production and theatrical presentation. For contemporary jazz or combo settings, it bridges classical training with rock idiom fluency in a song musicians already recognize.

• Reading and performing from lead sheet notation
• Identifying and executing rhythmic figures in a rock/pop context
• Understanding chord extensions and substitutions in popular songwriting
• Vocal phrasing and interpretation in a rhythmically driven arrangement