The Lord Is Good To Me (from Johnny Appleseed): Lead Sheet / Fake Book
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The Lord Is Good To Me (from Johnny Appleseed): Lead Sheet / Fake Book

Item: 35-DS00397990
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 1
SKU: 35-DS00397990

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Why we love this

This lead sheet captures one of Disney's most genuinely charming melodies, and the simplicity of the fake book format means singers and pianists can focus on the song's warmth rather than wrestling with dense arrangements. The tune sits beautifully for younger voices, and it's the kind of piece that gets genuine smiles from audiences because they recognize the innocence and sincerity in the melody itself.

What to expect

Earnest and uncomplicated. The melody has the quality of a folk hymn, simple enough that it feels immediate and honest, with a warmth that comes from genuine affection for the text rather than harmonic complexity.

Who it's for

Pianists and singers working on Disney repertoire, young performers building confidence with lead sheet reading, and teachers looking for approachable material that doesn't require a full band or orchestra arrangement.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the melody breathe. This song thrives on straightforward phrasing, so resist the urge to oversell it; the tune carries the emotional weight.
  • Anchor the piano voicings to support the vocal line clearly. A sparse, clean accompaniment serves this piece far better than dense harmony.
  • Match the singer's tempo to the character of the lyric. The song's gentle optimism shapes how freely or steadily you move through the phrases.

How to use it

Ideal as a solo number for a young singer, or pair it with other Disney or film music selections for a "movies and musicals" concert. It's also light enough to program between heavier pieces without breaking the evening's energy.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading lead sheet notation and chord symbols
  • Playing from a single-page reference format
  • Accompaniment skills with minimal harmonic information
  • Vocal phrasing and lyric interpretation

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