The Night Before (Life Goes On): Piano/Vocal/Chords
Carrie Underwood
Item: 00-PSP-000085
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Alfred is pleased to release the album-matching folio for Carrie Underwood's hit CD Some Hearts.
Carrie Underwood is the fourth winner of the hit T.V. show American Idol. At the 2006 Country Music Awards, she also won the Horizon Award and "Female Artist of the Year."
Some Hearts, released in 2005, is Carrie Underwood's debut CD. This book provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the record.
Titles are: Wasted * Don't Forget to Remember Me * Some Hearts * Jesus, Take the Wheel * The Night Before (Life Goes On) * Lessons Learned * Before He Cheats * Starts with Goodbye * I Just Can't Live a Lie * We're Young and Beautiful * That's Where It Is * Whenever You Remember * I Ain't in Checotah Anymore * Inside Your Heaven (bonus track).
Carrie Underwood is the fourth winner of the hit T.V. show American Idol. At the 2006 Country Music Awards, she also won the Horizon Award and "Female Artist of the Year."
Some Hearts, released in 2005, is Carrie Underwood's debut CD. This book provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the record.
Titles are: Wasted * Don't Forget to Remember Me * Some Hearts * Jesus, Take the Wheel * The Night Before (Life Goes On) * Lessons Learned * Before He Cheats * Starts with Goodbye * I Just Can't Live a Lie * We're Young and Beautiful * That's Where It Is * Whenever You Remember * I Ain't in Checotah Anymore * Inside Your Heaven (bonus track).
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
88
SKU:
00-PSP-000085
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About the Artist: Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood won American Idol's fourth season in 2005 and immediately pivoted to a recording career in country music. Her debut album, Some Hearts, became a commercial and critical success, establishing her as a major force in contemporary country. She has since become one of the best-selling music artists of all time, known for her powerful vocal control and ability to move between intimate ballads and high-energy anthems.
Underwood's work spans traditional country storytelling and modern production sensibilities. Her songwriting collaborations and interpretive choices have influenced a generation of country artists and remain relevant in music education settings where students study contemporary country songwriting and vocal performance.
Why we love this
This folio captures a pivotal album in modern country music, giving students and singers direct access to the exact arrangements they hear on the record. The collection balances well-known hits like "Before He Cheats" with deeper album tracks, offering variety for performers at different skill levels. Underwood's vocal storytelling and the album's production choices make this book valuable for understanding how contemporary country songwriting translates to the piano and voice.
What to expect
The album Some Hearts balances country tradition with modern production, and these arrangements reflect that duality. You'll find tender moments of vulnerability alongside driving, rhythmically energetic passages, all anchored by Underwood's distinctive vocal presence and the album's clear, accessible production style.
Who it's for
Pianists and singers preparing contemporary country repertoire for recitals, auditions, or performance classes will find immediate value in these exact transcriptions. High school and college students studying current songwriting and production will appreciate the direct connection between the printed page and the recorded sound.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the chord voicings carefully; they reflect contemporary country arrangements that often use jazz-influenced sus and add-9 chords. These voicings shape the song's harmonic color, so nailing them matters as much as the melody.
- Use the original recordings as your primary reference for phrasing, timing, and vocal inflection. Underwood's interpretations include subtle rhythmic placements and dynamic shifts that aren't always obvious from the page alone.
- Pay attention to the relationship between the vocal melody and the piano part. In many of these songs, the piano provides harmonic support rather than doubling the voice, creating space for authentic vocal expression.
- Work through the chord symbols even if you're primarily a vocalist. Understanding the harmonic progression deepens your musical interpretation and helps you make intentional choices about where to breathe and phrase.
How to use it
Feature individual songs in recital programs where contemporary country material strengthens your concert diversity. Use these arrangements in jazz piano or commercial music classes to study how chord symbols function in modern songwriting. Assign specific tracks as part of a unit on 21st-century country songwriting or vocal interpretation.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and interpreting jazz-influenced chord voicings in a country context
- Connecting printed chord symbols to harmonic listening and aural awareness
- Coordinating vocal phrasing with piano accompaniment patterns
- Understanding contemporary country song structure and arrangement conventions
- Developing interpretive choices based on recorded reference performances