This Will Be (An Everlasting Love): Lead Sheet / Fake Book
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This Will Be (An Everlasting Love): Lead Sheet / Fake Book

As performed by Natalie Cole

Item: 35-DS00429563
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 1
SKU: 35-DS00429563

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About the Artist: Natalie Cole

Natalie Cole brought sophistication and emotional depth to pop and R&B throughout her five-decade career. The daughter of legendary jazz vocalist Nat King Cole, she established her own identity as a vocalist and interpreter, earning multiple Grammy Awards and becoming one of the best-selling artists of her era. Her interpretations of standards and contemporary songs showcase impeccable phrasing and a natural understanding of lyrical storytelling that continues to influence vocalists across genres.

Why we love this

Cole's 1975 hit sits at the intersection of soul sophistication and pop accessibility, making it ideal for jazz ensembles, pop groups, and vocal soloists exploring the Great American Songbook's modern evolution. The lead sheet format invites creative interpretation while maintaining the song's essential harmonic and melodic architecture, rewarding both straightforward renditions and imaginative reharmonizations.

What to expect

Warm, romantic, and assured. The melody sits comfortably in the vocalist's range while the harmonic foundation feels grounded yet rich, creating an intimate quality that works equally well in a solo setting or backed by a full ensemble. There is genuine elegance here, never overwrought.

Who it's for

Vocalists developing interpretive skills and understanding how to inhabit a classic pop standard, pianists and keyboardists building jazz and contemporary ensemble arranging experience, and music programs seeking accessible material that connects students to important artists in soul and popular music.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the bass line anchor the harmonic movement without pushing the tempo; this song lives in space, not in haste.
  • Shape the melody across full phrases rather than note by note, emphasizing the natural rise and fall of the lyric.
  • Explore the dynamic potential of the accompaniment by varying comping density through each section; sparse voicings in the verse intensify the richness of fuller harmony in the chorus.

How to use it

Feature this in a jazz vocal recital, pop concert, or standard-song-centered program where you want to showcase vocalist interpretive maturity without demanding extreme range or technical pyrotechnics. It pairs naturally with other Cole repertoire or contemporary interpretations of classic material, and works as a centerpiece in shows exploring love songs across decades.

Skills your students will build

  • Interpreting jazz and pop melody with phrasing that reflects the lyric
  • Reading and improvising on basic lead sheet symbols
  • Harmonic understanding through rootless and colorful voicing choices
  • Balancing vocal line with accompaniment textures in small ensemble settings

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