Wasted: Piano/Vocal/Chords
Carrie Underwood
Item: 00-PSP-000086
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Alfred is pleased to release the album-matching folio for Carrie Underwood's hit CD Some Hearts.
Carrie Underwood is the fourth winner of the hit T.V. show American Idol. At the 2006 Country Music Awards, she also won the Horizon Award and "Female Artist of the Year."
Some Hearts, released in 2005, is Carrie Underwood's debut CD. This book provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the record.
Titles are: Wasted * Don't Forget to Remember Me * Some Hearts * Jesus, Take the Wheel * The Night Before (Life Goes On) * Lessons Learned * Before He Cheats * Starts with Goodbye * I Just Can't Live a Lie * We're Young and Beautiful * That's Where It Is * Whenever You Remember * I Ain't in Checotah Anymore * Inside Your Heaven (bonus track).
Carrie Underwood is the fourth winner of the hit T.V. show American Idol. At the 2006 Country Music Awards, she also won the Horizon Award and "Female Artist of the Year."
Some Hearts, released in 2005, is Carrie Underwood's debut CD. This book provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the record.
Titles are: Wasted * Don't Forget to Remember Me * Some Hearts * Jesus, Take the Wheel * The Night Before (Life Goes On) * Lessons Learned * Before He Cheats * Starts with Goodbye * I Just Can't Live a Lie * We're Young and Beautiful * That's Where It Is * Whenever You Remember * I Ain't in Checotah Anymore * Inside Your Heaven (bonus track).
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Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
88
SKU:
00-PSP-000086
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About the Artist: Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol in 2005 and immediately launched one of country music's most successful careers. Her debut album Some Hearts became a commercial juggernaut, establishing her as a formidable vocalist with crossover appeal and earning her the Horizon Award and Female Artist of the Year at the 2006 Country Music Association Awards.
Underwood's artistry bridges traditional country storytelling with contemporary pop sensibilities. Her vocal control, emotional delivery, and willingness to tackle both intimate ballads and anthemic country-pop songs have made her a model for singers navigating multiple genres and audiences.
Why we love this
This folio captures the exact arrangements from one of country music's defining debut albums, giving vocalists and pianists direct access to the recordings that shaped Underwood's early career. The collection spans intimate emotional territory ('Some Hearts,' 'Jesus, Take the Wheel') alongside confident country-pop anthems ('Before He Cheats'), providing real variety for recital programming or studio study.
What to expect
Some Hearts captures the immediacy and honesty that defined mid-2000s country radio. The songs alternate between moments of vulnerability and bursts of confident assertion, creating an emotional arc that feels personal without sacrificing accessibility. The production never overshadows Underwood's voice; instead, the arrangements support her storytelling.
Who it's for
Singers and pianists working on contemporary country material, whether for recital, audition, or casual performance. This folio also serves vocalists studying Underwood's vocal placement and phrasing as a reference point for contemporary country technique.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the piano voicings to the chord charts rather than reinventing the harmonies; the recorded versions rely on specific rhythmic and harmonic textures that listeners expect to hear.
- Pay attention to Underwood's phrasing and breath points, especially in the ballads, where her restraint creates emotional weight that pure vocal technique alone cannot deliver.
- Tailor your vocal approach to each song's genre context; 'Before He Cheats' demands a different energy and attitude than 'Some Hearts,' even if the vocal range overlaps.
How to use it
Program this folio across a full recital to showcase both ballad writing and uptempo country material, or select individual songs to pair with other contemporary vocal literature. The album's cohesion also makes it suitable for a focused study unit on how country songwriting balances narrative and musicality.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and interpreting chord charts in country and country-pop contexts
- Balancing vocal expression with rhythmic precision in contemporary arrangements
- Understanding phrasing and breath control in contemporary country ballads
- Navigating dynamic contrast between intimate verses and fuller production moments