Wild Horses: Piano/Vocal/Chords Sheet

Name: Wild Horses: Piano/Vocal/Chords Sheet
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-34284
Price: 3.95 USD
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Words and music by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards / recorded by Susan Boyle

Item: 00-34284

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A new sheet music arrangement of The Rolling Stones' rock classic, as performed by Britain's Got Talent singing sensation Susan Boyle.

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Series: Original Sheet Music Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

ISBN10: 0-7390-6835-0

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-6835-9

UPC: 038081380209

SKU: 00-34284

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About the Composer: Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger co-wrote "Wild Horses" with Keith Richards during the early 1970s, a period that solidified The Rolling Stones' mastery of emotional storytelling within rock arrangements. His gift for crafting memorable melodies paired with introspective lyrics has made this track endure across generations of musicians and listeners alike.

As a composer, Jagger shaped the sound of modern rock by blending blues traditions with contemporary songwriting. His work continues to inspire music educators and performers seeking material that demonstrates how accessible melodies and direct emotional expression can anchor powerful arrangements.

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Why we love this

Susan Boyle's rendition revealed the emotional core beneath this rock classic, and this arrangement captures that intimacy while preserving the song's structural integrity. You get a piece that works equally well in a piano studio or as part of a larger vocal performance context, with chord symbols providing flexibility for different accompaniment approaches.

What to expect

Tender and reflective, with an underlying current of longing. The arrangement emphasizes the song's intimate vocal melody while the piano work provides harmonic support that feels organic rather than overstated, creating space for the lyrics to resonate.

Who it's for

Pianists and vocalists preparing for recitals, jazz combo performances, or auditions seeking repertoire that demonstrates artistic maturity and emotional range. Music teachers will find it valuable for upper-intermediate to advanced students ready to work with material from professional recordings.

How to get the most out of it

Honor the restrained dynamics in the opening; the power of this arrangement lives in what you don't do early on, building gradually toward fuller textures as the song progresses.
Balance the vocal line so it sits naturally above the piano part. The melody should feel conversational rather than operatic, even when sustaining longer notes.
Use the chord symbols to inform your harmonic choices and pedal work. The progression is relatively straightforward, which gives you room to shape voicings that support the vocalist's phrasing.
Lock the tempo steadily; this song relies on rhythmic consistency to create its hypnotic quality rather than interpretive rubato.

How to use it

Feature this as a solo recital piece that bridges rock and art song repertoires, or pair it with other contemporary vocal arrangements for a "popular standards" concert. It works particularly well as a closing number where you want the audience to leave with an emotionally resonant impression rather than high energy.