They Go Wild Simply Wild Over Me (From "Irene"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
They Go Wild Simply Wild Over Me (From "Irene"): Piano/Vocal/Chords
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They Go Wild Simply Wild Over Me (From "Irene"): Piano/Vocal/Chords

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Description
For aspiring and professional singers who love Broadway, Alfred's Singer's Library of Musical Theatre presents an elegant collection of the best-loved musical theatre songs in their original keys, authentically transcribed from their original vocal scores. Perfect for study, and equally suitable for the most important auditions and performances, each volume is dedicated to a specific vocal range, and contains dozens of songs from a variety of shows that span decades of theatre history. Multiple volumes are available for each of four vocal ranges: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, Tenor, and Baritone/Bass. Authoritative historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song make it the most useful and relevant song library of its kind.

Titles: Everything Old Is New Again (The Boy from Oz) * She's My Love (Carnival) * Those Were The Good Old Days! (Damn Yankees) * A Jug of Wine (The Day Before Spring) * Anyone Would Love You (Destry Rides Again) * All of My Life (Do Re Mi) * After Today Dr. Doolittle) * Gigi (Gigi) * Store-Bought Suit (The Golden Apple) * The Best Things In Life Are Free (Good News) * Where Do I Go? (Hair) * I Love My Wife (I Do! I Do!) * It's a Well Known Fact (I Do! I Do!) * No More (Into the Woods) * They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me (Irene) * Progress Is the Root of All Evil (Lil' Abner) * Love Who You Love (A Man of No Importance) * Marriage Proposal (March of the Falsettos) * Me and My Girl (Me and My Girl) * Reviewing the Situation (Oliver!) * I Talk to the Trees (Paint Your Wagon) * Isn't It a Pity? (Pardon My English) * No One Has Ever Loved Me (Passion) * I'm Back in Circulation (Redhead) * Love's a Bond (Saturday Night) * Bless Your Beautiful Hide (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) * I Don't Remember Christmas (Starting Here, Starting Now) * Once in a Lifetime (Stop The World . . . I Want To Get Off) * The Barber and His Wife (Sweeny Todd) * The Mansion (Two Gentlemen of Verona) * If I Were the King of the Forest (The Wizard of Oz) * A Quiet Girl (Wonderful Town).

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If I Were King Of The Forest from The Wizard Of Oz

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Series: Singer's Library of Musical Theatre
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 188
SKU: 00-PS-0010502

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About the Composer: Fred Fisher

Fred Fisher (1875-1942) was one of Broadway's most prolific songwriters during the early twentieth century. His gift for crafting memorable melodies and clever lyrics made him a favorite among performers and audiences alike, and his songs became standards in the American musical theatre repertoire.

Why we love this

This collection captures "They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me" exactly as it was written for the original 1919 production of Irene, preserving the song's authentic vocal line and harmonic language. For singers preparing auditions or performances, having the original key and accurate transcription from the vocal score eliminates guesswork and builds confidence.

What to expect

This is a charming early-twentieth-century novelty song with the infectious optimism typical of 1919 Broadway. The melody bounces with buoyant humor, and the lyrics celebrate the speaker's irresistible appeal in a way that feels playful rather than vain.

Who it's for

This collection is designed for aspiring and professional singers learning Broadway repertoire in their specific vocal range. Whether you're preparing audition material, building a recital program, or deepening your knowledge of early musical theatre, having authentic transcriptions from original vocal scores saves research time and ensures musical accuracy.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the 16-bar cut suggestion provided in the collection; it shows you exactly how to shape the song for audition contexts without losing narrative clarity.
  • Balance the text intelligently in the verse. The melody sits comfortably for most voices in this key, so let clarity of diction support the comedic charm of the lyrics.
  • Honor the rhythmic specificity of early Broadway style. Avoid modern phrasing habits; instead, let the written note values and rests create the song's wit.

How to use it

Program this alongside other comedic numbers from the Golden Age of Broadway to create a cabaret-style set or to anchor a musical theatre recital. Its brevity and charm make it an excellent bridge between heavier dramatic material, and the audition cut suggestions make it especially valuable for singers building their audition books.

Skills your students will build

  • Interpreting early Broadway style and diction conventions
  • Applying historical context to inform performance choices
  • Working with authentic vocal score transcriptions rather than editions
  • Shaping audition cuts while maintaining musical and narrative integrity

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