They Can't Take That Away From Me: E-Z Play Today
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They Can't Take That Away From Me: E-Z Play Today

As performed by Frank Sinatra

Item: 35-DS00447950
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS00447950

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About the Artist: Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra revolutionized American popular music in the 20th century with his phrasing, interpretive depth, and ability to inhabit a lyric completely. His influence on jazz standards and vocal interpretation shaped how musicians understand song delivery across decades, making his recordings essential listening for anyone serious about understanding the Great American Songbook.

Beyond his legendary recordings, Sinatra's catalog provides invaluable study material for musicians learning to balance melody with accompaniment, handle rubato thoughtfully, and understand how a single interpretation can define a song for generations.

Why we love this

This standard offers pianists a chance to play through one of the most elegant melodies in the American songbook while engaging with genuinely sophisticated harmonic movement. The arrangement respects both the integrity of Sinatra's definitive interpretation and the needs of an intermediate pianist exploring jazz standards with substance.

What to expect

Warm, reflective, and tinged with nostalgia. The melody unfolds with an unhurried elegance, inviting you to savor each phrase while the harmonic support creates a sophisticated, intimate atmosphere. There's a quiet confidence to this piece, the musical equivalent of leaning back in a comfortable chair with nowhere else to be.

Who it's for

Pianists with solid intermediate technique who want to develop their jazz standard vocabulary and understand how to comfortably sit within a classic arrangement. It's also ideal for students studying American songwriting and lyrical interpretation through the lens of one of its greatest practitioners.

How to get the most out of it

  • Listen closely to how Sinatra shapes the phrase contours, particularly the way he sits slightly behind the beat in certain passages; this informs how you voice the accompaniment to match that phrasing instinct.
  • Balance the left hand accompaniment so it supports without overwhelming the melody; the goal is to suggest the full orchestral arrangement Sinatra recorded without needing to reproduce it literally.
  • Pay attention to the harmonic rhythm changes between sections; they shift how you voice and voice-lead, which affects the overall color and momentum of the piece.

How to use it

Feature this as part of a concert celebrating American standards or jazz traditions within a classical program. It pairs naturally with other Great American Songbook selections and works beautifully as a bridge between classical and jazz contexts in a mixed repertoire concert.

Skills your students will build

  • Navigating jazz harmony and voice leading
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in standards
  • Understanding rubato and phrase shaping
  • Reading and interpreting swing rhythms
  • Analyzing how a melody sits over changing harmonic structures

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