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Walk Right Back: Piano/Vocal/Chords

Item: 00-PS-0010855

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Now you can enjoy 86 of the most popular classic country songs ever written from hit-makers Elvis, Alan Jackson, Alabama, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and so many more with the World's Greatest Classic Country Songs, all professionally arranged for Piano/Vocal/Chords.

Titles: Any Day Now (Ronnie Milsap) * Any Time (Eddy Arnold) * Baby, What About You (Crystal Gayle) * Back in the Saddle Again (Gene Autry) * A Boy Named Sue (Johnny Cash) * Chattahoochee (Alan Jackson) * Desperado (Eagles) * Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue (Crystal Gayle) * El Paso (Marty Robbins) * Faded Love (Bob Wills/Patsy Cline) * Go Rest High on That Mountain (Vince Gill) * Harper Valley PTA (Jeannie C. Riley) * High Noon (Tex Ritter) * I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter (Willie Nelson/Ronnie Milsap) * It's Five O'Clock Somewhere (Alan Jackson/Jimmy Buffett) * Jambalaya (on the Bayou) (Hank Williams) * Let Me Be There (Olivia Newton-John) * Let Me Tell You About Love (The Judds) * Live Like You Were Dying (Tim McGraw) * Love in the First Degree (Alabama) * Lyin' Eyes (Eagles) * Margaritaville (Jimmy Buffett) * Mr. Bojangles (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) * Paper Roses (Marie Osmond) * Rhinestone Cowboy (Glen Campbell) * Save the Last Dance for Me (Emmylou Harris/Dolly Parton/Buck Owens) * Stand by Your Man (Tammy Wynette) * Take This Job and Shove It (Johnny Paycheck) * Thank God I'm A Country Boy (John Denver) * The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (The Band) * Walk Right Back (The Everly Brothers/Anne Murray) * Wasted Days And Wasted Nights (Freddie Fender) * Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On (Jerry Lee Lewis) * Wide Open Spaces (Dixie Chicks) * The Yellow Rose of Texas (Ernest Tubb) * You Don't Know Me (Eddie Arnold) * You Light Up My Life (Debbie Boone/LeAnn Rimes) * You Look So Good in Love (George Strait) * Your Cheatin' Heart (Hank Williams) * and many more.

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Series: World's Greatest
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 272
SKU: 00-PS-0010855

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Why we love this

This collection spans nearly three decades of country music's most enduring catalog, giving pianists and singers immediate access to songs their audiences already know and love. The arrangements preserve the character of each original while remaining playable for intermediate to advanced musicians, making it ideal for recitals, accompaniment studies, or building a working repertoire of recognizable material.

What to expect

Eighty-six snapshots of country music's storytelling tradition, from Gene Autry's Western ballads to Tim McGraw's contemporary reflections on mortality. The arrangements honor the emotional directness and harmonic clarity that define the genre, creating space for a singer's interpretation while keeping the piano part musically satisfying.

Who it's for

Piano accompanists who work with vocalists, singers developing a solo recital repertoire in the country genre, and pianists seeking a substantial collection of recognizable material for weddings, cabarets, and informal performance settings. Intermediate to advanced players will find most arrangements accessible without oversimplification.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the chord symbols even if you're reading the full piano part; they reveal the harmonic intent and help you voice comping figures with authenticity when simplifying busy passages.
  • Listen to multiple recordings of the same song before settling on a tempo and style interpretation; classic country arranging conventions vary significantly between artists and eras.
  • Balance the vocal line's emotional weight against the piano part by adjusting dynamics in the accompaniment rather than simply playing everything as written.
  • Use the chord chart as a guide to improvisation and personal arrangement; these songs are forgiving and often improve when tailored to your own musical sensibility.

How to use it

Compile a country-themed evening of solo performances, selecting contrasting tempos and moods across the collection. Alternatively, use individual songs as accompaniment material for voice students studying genre interpretation, or draw from it when a vocalist requests last-minute repertoire for a special event.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing from chord symbols and full piano notation simultaneously
  • Interpreting country music idiomatic conventions (swing eighths, dynamic phrasing, harmonic language)
  • Adapting published arrangements to suit different vocal ranges and accompaniment styles
  • Balancing accompaniment texture with vocal melody across varied song structures

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