Til I Found You: Lead Sheet / Fake Book

This lead sheet gives pianists and keyboardists a straightforward entry point into modern worship music that actually engages singers rather than boring them. The song's melodic arc and harmonic clarity make it ideal for teaching jazz voicing concepts while keeping the focus on authentic musical communication.

A song built on the emotional confidence of finding belonging and security. The melody carries warmth without sentimentality, and the harmonic movement supports an honest, conversational delivery that resonates in intimate and congregational contexts alike.

Pianists and keyboardists preparing for contemporary worship settings, jazz ensemble members learning lead sheet notation, and singers building a repertoire of current Christian music that translates well to group settings.

• Listen closely to how the melody sits over the chord changes; the relationship between the vocal line and the underlying harmony is what makes this tune memorable.
• Explore different comping approaches during instrumental sections to develop your voice-leading voice rather than defaulting to block chords.
• Dial in the tempo with precision—this song lives in the pocket, and even small timing shifts will affect how the melody lands.

Pair this with other modern worship repertoire to demonstrate how contemporary songwriting functions within a worship service context. It also works well as a repertoire choice for student recitals or as teaching material when introducing fake book reading and real-time transposition.

• Lead sheet interpretation and chord symbol reading
• Jazz voicing and reharmonization concepts
• Comping in contemporary styles
• Phrase shaping and melodic phrasing in modern contexts