Wedding Song (There Is Love): Lead Sheet / Fake Book
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Wedding Song (There Is Love): Lead Sheet / Fake Book

As performed by Peter, Paul & Mary / As performed by Petula Clark / As performed by Paul Stookey

Item: 35-DS00419475
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 2
SKU: 35-DS00419475

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About the Artist: Peter, Paul & Mary

Peter, Paul & Mary emerged in the early 1960s as one of the defining voices of American folk music, blending acoustic instrumentation with close vocal harmonies that influenced generations of singers. The trio's arrangement sensibility and gift for interpreting both traditional and contemporary songs made them essential figures in the folk revival, and their work continues to serve as a model for vocal blend and tasteful accompaniment in music education.

Why we love this

This lead sheet captures one of the most enduring wedding repertoire standards with the elegant simplicity that made the original recording so moving. The melody sits naturally for singers across voice types, and the harmonic language is rich enough to inspire creative arrangement without demanding advanced pianistic technique.

What to expect

The song unfolds with quiet sincerity, moving through gentle harmonic progressions that feel both familiar and reflective. There is a sense of calm affirmation in the melody, a quality that has made it a favorite for ceremonies and celebrations where words about commitment carry real weight.

Who it's for

This works for pianists and vocalists in school jazz ensembles, coffeehouses, or chamber settings, as well as for private voice and piano students exploring accessible pop standards. Wedding bands and accompanists will find this lead sheet particularly valuable for building a repertoire of timeless ceremony selections.

How to get the most out of it

  • Approach the melody with legit phrasing rather than bouncy phrasing; this song lives in a sustained, lyrical space that rewards long breath lines.
  • Let the piano accompaniment breathe with space between chord changes rather than filling every moment with movement.
  • Balance the vocal line so it floats above the keyboard without strain; the song's intimacy depends on restraint rather than volume.
  • Explore the harmonic color of the changes by voicing chords with care; a well-voiced seventh or suspended chord can add depth without sounding overwrought.

How to use it

This fits naturally into a pop or jazz standards concert, especially one organized around themes of American songwriting or wedding music traditions. It also serves well as a vehicle for voice students to develop interpretive control in a contemporary context that audiences immediately recognize and appreciate.

Skills your students will build

  • Legit vocal phrasing over chord changes
  • Chord voicing and reharmonization on lead sheet
  • Balancing melody and accompaniment in duo settings
  • Interpreting dynamics and rubato in contemporary ballads

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