Yes I Will: Lead Sheet / Fake Book

Warm and declarative, with the kind of earnest conviction that contemporary worship does well. The harmonic language is straightforward enough to sing and play without friction, yet leaves room for genuine musical personality in how you voice the chords.

Pianists and keyboardists in contemporary worship settings, as well as voice students learning to work from lead sheets in a modern idiom. Music teachers introducing jazz-influenced voicing concepts to classical pianists will find this accessible entry point.

• Pay attention to the harmonic rhythm in the verse; anchor it consistently so the vocal line floats clearly above rather than competing with busy fills.
• Experiment with inversions and shell voicings to find what feels natural to your hands while maintaining support for the melody.
• Listen through recordings to hear how much space the original arrangement gives the piano, then decide whether to fill that space or create breathing room.

Include this in a worship service setlist, or use it as a rehearsal tool for students learning to comp and support a vocal line. It also works as a bridge assignment for classical students transitioning into jazz reharmonization or contemporary styles.

• Voicing triads and extended chords from a lead sheet
• Accompanying a melody with harmonic independence
• Interpreting contemporary Christian songwriting conventions
• Building fluency with jazz-influenced harmonic movement