Wasted: Piano/Vocal/Chords
Carrie Underwood
Item: 00-PSP-000344
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Description
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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Additional Details
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
88
SKU:
00-PSP-000344
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Why we love this
This folio captures the debut album that launched Carrie Underwood's career with authentic piano and vocal arrangements that honor the original recordings. Each song sits comfortably for singers working with piano accompaniment, making it ideal for recitals, competitions, or studio work.
What to expect
The music carries the warmth and storytelling of country ballads alongside the energy of uptempo tracks; each song reflects the emotional range of Underwood's debut, from vulnerability in "Some Hearts" to the dramatic arc of "Before He Cheats."
Who it's for
Singers preparing country repertoire for recitals, auditions, or performance classes will find these arrangements practical and accessible. Piano accompanists working with vocalists in both educational and professional settings benefit from having all 14 songs from the album in one collection.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the vocal line over the piano part; the accompaniment supports rather than dominates, so let the lyrics and melody shine through.
- Use the chord symbols to explore different voicings if you're improvising or adapting the arrangement for your own setup.
- Pay attention to the song's country inflections in phrasing; the piano notation suggests where to sit behind the beat or push slightly ahead.
- Practice the transitions between verses and choruses slowly to nail the tempo and feel of each section.
How to use it
Include individual songs in a contemporary country night or build a full recital around multiple tracks from this album. The mix of ballads and uptempo numbers gives you flexibility for programming variety within a single artist focus.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with piano accompaniment while managing chord symbols and lead sheet notation
- Interpreting country phrasing and lyrical storytelling
- Transposing and adapting chord voicings for different vocal ranges
- Coordinating vocal and piano parts across varied song forms and tempos