CLOSE TO YOU key C 2:54
tenor sax pickup /4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; tenor sax solo over the first "A" section and vocal back to " on the day that you were born..." ; continue ; repeat the last line twice and follow the piano phrasing for "close to you" staying on the melody. - nice finish!

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M319. CLOSE TO YOU (CARPENTERS)
key - C - vocal range - A to D
Popular Carpenters song given a nice Livetrak arrangement.

 CLOSE TO YOU (Carpenters) key C 4:01
8 bar intro; vocal thru; piano solo over the 1st "A" section then vocal back in at "on the day that you were born...."; continue; 2 time tag - "ahhhhhhhh...... etc"; and to end - phrase with the "band" and finish.

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M683. CLOSE TO YOU (Carpenters) - C Bossa
key - C - vocal range - A to D
Cool new Bossa version of this great Carpenters song.

CLOSE TO YOU (orchestral version) key C to Db 3:12
4 bar intro and vocal pickup on the 4th bar at 8 secs, continue thru, key change and short band solo at 1:26, vocal back in at 1:37 with "just like me, they long to be, close to you", continue thru, at 2:24 sing "just like me, they long to be, close to you" 3 times and finish.

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M1133. CLOSE TO YOU (orchestral version)
key - C to Db - vocal range - A to Eb
Wonderful orchestra arrangement of the Carpenters hit, with a key change at the instrumental.

CLOSE YOUR EYES key F 2:47
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice - no solo - end with 3 time "close your eyes' and/or ad lib.

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M611. CLOSE YOUR EYES - F
key - F - vocal range - E to F
Nice latin Livetrak take on this great tune. Versions by Doris Day and Andre Previn, Tony Bennett and Peggy Lee spring to mind.

CLOUDY MORNING key C 3:26
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:40, vocal back in at 2:21 with "and then that... cloudy morning...", continue through and finish.

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M1887. CLOUDY MORNING - C
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Wonderful old standard covered by Tony Bennett for his "Here's To The Ladies" album. Here's a lovely Trio arrangement in a great tempo.

CLOUDY MORNING key C 2:44
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through, band solo at 1:16, vocal back in at 1:32 with "a sign of spring was nowhere to be seen..", continue through and finish, from 2:20  you can ad lib with '"a lovely day..." or "cloudy morning".. and finish.

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M2786. CLOUDY MORNING - C Livetrak
key - C - vocal range - C to E
One from my Livetrak vaults - totally live playing direct to Audio drive, although i did add piano later. Wonderful song and perfect in a big band-esque arrangement. Original Livetrak arrangement.
 

COME BACK TO ME key F 3:24
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice (use the alternative verse if possible for 2nd time) ; solo ; vocal in at " have you gone to the moon...." ; continue ; tag the ending and finish.

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M119. COME BACK TO ME
key - F - vocal range - D to E
Mid tempo groovy version of this great Sammy Davis Jnr hit. Wonderful version also sung by the under-rated Matt Monro. Original Livetrak arrangement.

COME BACK TO SORRENTO key Am to Bbm 2:39
orch and piano intro leading to vocal pick up into 3/4 tempo ; vocal thru ; 4 bar break and key change ; vocal back in ; continue ; rall the last two lines and finish.

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M472. COME BACK TO SORRENTO
key - Am to Bbm - vocal range - A to Bb
Popular "Italian' standard that scored a huge hit for Dean Martin! Nice Realtrak arrangement.

COME DANCE WITH ME key Bb 2:51
4 bar intro; vocal thru twice - no solo; tag the last line - "come on come on come on.. come on come on come on... come on come on come on.. come on and dance with me" and finish.

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M863. COME DANCE WITH ME - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - D to F
Another fresh Trio arrangement of this cool swing gem!

COME DANCE WITH ME key G 2:59
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice - no solo - tag the last line - " come on come on come on.... ; come on come on come on....... come on come on come on.. come on and dance with me" and finish.

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M862. COME DANCE WITH ME - G
key - G - vocal range - B to D 
Great trio arrangement of this wonderful Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen song. The definitive version has to be Sinatra's but I love the Shirley Horn take on it!

COME DANCE WITH ME key G 2:38
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through, guitar solo from 1:14, vocal back in at 1:42 with "and while the rhythm swings what lovely things I'll be saying..", continue through, at 2:13 sing "come on come on.....(up a 3rd) come on come on come on (similar to the Sinatra ending)..... come on.......come on and dance with me...." and finish.

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M2869. COME DANCE WITH ME - G Acoustic Guitar
key - G - vocal range - B to D
Superb acoustic guitar arrangement of the classic Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen song, scored a big hit for Frank Sinatra from the album of the same name.

COME FLY WITH ME new 2010 - key C 3:01
8 bar intro; vocal thru; solo for 12 bars and back in at bridge (once I get you...); continue and finish with the typical Sinatra ending.

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M13. COME FLY WITH ME - C 2010 version
key - C - vocal range - C to E
New 2010 Quartet arrangement of this popular swinger.

COME FLY WITH ME key Bb 3:13
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short vibes solo over 2nd "A" section ; vocal back in at "once I get you up there....." ; continue ; repeat " come fly with me ,let's fly" ; then repeat the whole line and finish.

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M442. COME FLY WITH ME - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to D
new Realtrak Quartet version of this hugely popular tune - the Sinatra version has to be the difinitive!

COME FLY WITH ME key Bb 3:20
12 bar intro and vocal in at 21 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:53, vocal back in at 2:13 with "once I get you up there...", continue through and finish as per the Sinatra versions.

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M2032. COME FLY WITH ME - Bb Trio
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to D
Here's a Trio arrangement that is loosely based on the fabulous 1966 Sinatra at the Sands version, with the super cool intro and then it settles into the vocal key and you're away! Not as bright in tempo but in the original key.

COME FLY WITH ME key C 3:32
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, continue thru - no solo - back to the bridge section ("once I get you up there"...) at 2:04, continue, ad lib the ending from 3:07 - "let's fly away..." ad libs and finish.

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M998. COME FLY WITH ME - C reggae
key - C - vocal range - C to E
The Frank Sinatra classic with a reggae groove!

COME PRIMA key A to Bb 2:46
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through twice (4 bar break at 1:01 and vocal in at 1:06), at 2:02 key change and short trumpet instrumental break, vocal back in at 2:18 with "Ogni giorno, ogni istante, dolcemente ti dirò, Come prima, più di prima t'amerò" and finish.

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M1954. COME PRIMA - A to Bb
key - A to Bb - vocal range - C# to D
Cool latin 4/4 arrangement of this Italian classic, also know as "More Than Ever".

COME PRIMA key Bb 2:52
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 secs, continue thru, piano solo at 1:19, vocal back in at 1:52 with "come prima, come prima, I can thrill...", continue thru and finish.

M1375. COME PRIMA - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - D to D
Lovely TRIO arrangement in a very lovely ballad arrangement, that gives a bit more meaning to the song than the pretty bland 50's 12/8 versions that became hits.

COME RAIN OR COME SHINE - key Eb 3:52
8 bar intro, vocal in at 13 secs, continue thru,  short piano solo at 1:48, vocal back in at 2:12 with "I guess when you met me.....", continue and build the swing feel, at 3:18 repeat "rain or shine 3 times and finish.

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M1300. COME RAIN OR COME SHINE - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - C to D (optional Eb)
2016 TRIO arrangement of this classic standard, covered by Sinatra and all the greats.
Same arrangement as M73 2016 except a full tone lower.
 

COME RAIN OR COME SHINE key F 3:52
8 bar intro, vocal in at 13 secs, continue thru,  short piano solo at 1:48, vocal back in at 2:12 with "I guess when you met me.....", continue and build the swing feel, at 3:18 repeat "rain or shine 3 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M73. COME RAIN OR COME SHINE - F 2016
key - F - vocal range - D to E (optional F)
2016 TRIO arrangement of this classic standard, covered by Sinatra and all the greats.

COME RAIN OR COME SHINE key F 4:56
2 bar piano intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through the song - no solo - at 2:42 go back to "I guess when you met me...it was just one of those things....", continue through, slow the last line down and finish.

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M1628. COME RAIN OR COME SHINE - F Pianotrak
key - F - vocal range - D to E (optional F)
Gorgeously slow piano only arrangement of this classic standard.

COME RAIN OR COME SHINE key D 3:51
piano intro ; vocal thru and into tempo ; no solo - back to the bridge ("I guess when you met me") ; continue ; ad lib and finish.

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M450. COME RAIN OR COME SHINE Pianotrak
key - D - vocal range - B to D
Fabulous standard in a Pianotrak arrangement that is based on the definitive Sinatra arrangement but without the solo. Works great in this intimate setting!

COMES LOVE key Gm 3:46
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, continue through 2 verses (2nd verse starts at 1:11), piano solo at 2:16, vocal back in at 2:49 with "that's all brother / don't try hidin", continue, 4 time repeat of the last line and finish.

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M1609. COMES LOVE - Gm
key - Gm - vocal range - D to Eb
Wonderful Trio arrangement of this quirky old standard, covered by all the greats, in a pretty cool and sleazy tempo!

CONEY ISLAND WASHBOARD key Bb 2:28
8 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds with the verse, into the main theme at 26 seconds, continue through the main theme 3 times so ideal for soloing over as well. At 2:10 repeat "she could drag a tune right through the knees...", and finish.

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M1807. CONEY ISLAND WASHBOARD - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - F to F
An old Dixieland ditty with the verse included! Check out the Beryl Bryden version..
 

CONEY ISLAND WASHBOARD key G 2:28
8 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds with the verse, into the main theme at 26 seconds, continue through the main theme 3 times so ideal for soloing over as well. At 2:10 repeat "she could drag a tune right through the knees...", and finish.

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M1808. CONEY ISLAND WASHBOARD - G
key - G - vocal range - D to D
An old Dixieland ditty with the verse included! Check out the Beryl Bryden version..
Same arrangement as M1807 except a tone and a half lower.

CONSIDER YOURSELF key Bb 2:48
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through the full song - no solo, at 2:31 hold the last line and finish.

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M1465. CONSIDER YOURSELF - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - C to Eb
The classic 6/8 gem from "Oliver" re-invented! A swinging Trio arrangement, a great tempo and feel but not with a cockney accent!

CONSIDER YOURSELF key Bb 2:31
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal through, short guitar solo at 1:13 and vocal back in at 1:31 with "consider yourself... well in.....", continue through and use the extra lyrics "nobody tries to be la-di-da and uppity....... there's a cup of tea for all...", continue through and finish.

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M2871. CONSIDER YOURSELF - Bb Acoustic Guitar
key - Bb - vocal range - C to Eb
Wonderful acoustic guitar arrangement of this gem from the musical "Oliver", lightly swinging and perfect for any intimate quality vocal.

COPACABANA key Fm 3:14
4 bar intro, vocal in at 8 secs, continue thru 2 verses and choruses, no instrumental break - right into the last verse and chorus at 2:01, continue, and finish.

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M1069. COPACABANA - Fm Pianotrak
key - Fm - vocal range - C to Db
Very cool piano and percussion arrangement of the huge Barry Manilow hit. Some nice latin bass line pushes and the percusssion just holds it all together nicely! I've taken out the solo section ("copa......copacabana........always in fashion.. etc") so it's a vocal all the way and a full tone down from the original.

COQUETTE key Bb to B 3:14
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds , vocal through in Bb and through again in B and finish as per the Nat King Cole version.

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M2827. COQUETTE - Bb to B
keys - Bb to B - vocal range - F to D#
Wonderful gem from Nat King Cole from the album "LOVE", with the arrangement based on the big band version but arranged for Quartet, with the pushes in all the right places! Original Nat key.

COULD I HAVE THIS DANCE? key F to F# 3:07
4 bar intro; vocal thru whole song; key change and repeat the chorus - extend the last line - "for the rest.......... of......... my life..........; and finish.

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M664. COULD I HAVE THIS DANCE?
key - F to F# - vocal range - C to D
Lovely arrangement of the Anne Murray hit. Great as a last dance..... or a first wedding waltz......

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS (INSTEAD OF SHEEP) key Bb 3:37
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 secs, vocal thru - no solo - back to the bridge at 2:15  "I think about a nursery...", continue and rall the last line.

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M2824. COUNT YOUR BLESSING (INSTEAD OF SHEEP) - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to C
Wonderful ballad from Irving Berlin. Recorded by Bing Crosby, Eddie Fisher and really lovely version by Diana Krall.
Same arrangement as M916 except a full tone lower.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS (INSTEAD OF SHEEP) key C 3:37
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 secs, vocal thru - no solo - back to the bridge at 2:15  "I think about a nursery...", continue and rall the last line.

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M916. COUNT YOUR BLESSING (INSTEAD OF SHEEP) - C
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Wonderful ballad from Irving Berlin. Recorded by Bing Crosby, Eddie Fisher and really lovely version by Diana Krall.

CRAZY key Eb 4:41
2 bar intro ; vocal thru ; mute trumpet solo ; vocal back in at " worry... why should I let myself..." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

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M435. CRAZY - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Really gorgeous Realtrak arrangement of this Willie Nelson tune ; which works so well in a ballad setting.

CRAZY (Gnarls Barkley) key Dm 3:39
16 bar intro and vocal in at 18 secs, continue thru the full song form and repeat the chorus at 3:06 and finish - omit the very last "ooooos" section.

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M999. CRAZY (Gnarls Barkley) - Dm
key - Dm - vocal range - D to D
The massive hit for the duo Gnarls Barkley,but in a more manageable key and with a classy latin twist. Puts a whole new slant on the song!

CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE key C 3:11
8 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, continue through as per the Michael Buble version except no key change at the end - stays in the same key all the way.

M1605. CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE - C
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Loosely based on the Michael Buble big band version (great band and great arrangements!) of the Queen song. Same key without the key change at the end - same key all the way.

CRAZY SHE CALLS ME key F 3:52
piano intro; vocal pick up into tempo; no solo - back to "like the wind... that shakes..."; continue; tag the last line; slightly rall and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M642. CRAZY SHE CALLS ME - F
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Absolutely gorgeous ballad that works equally well for a guy to sing. (CRAZY HE CALLS ME is the original title). Slow and lush Realtrak arrangement.

CRAZY SHE CALLS ME key F 3:53
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, vocal continue through, no solo - at 2:30 the vocal goes back to "like the wind that shakes the bough...", continue through and stay in tempo for the last line and finish.

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M1442. CRAZY SHE CALLS ME - F orchestral
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Gorgeous orchestra arrangement for an exceptionally gorgeous song, lyrically wonderful, the song structure is sublime and the melody is stunning - quality songs don't get much better than this! Sung by Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan...

CRY key Bb 3:56
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at "if your heartaches.... seems to hang around..." ; continue ; tag the last line ; rall and finish.

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M146. CRY
key - Bb - vocal range - C to Eb
Gorgeous ballad that scored a massive hit for Johhny Rae. This really is a lovely song in an Original Livetrak arrangement.

CRY key Bb 3:47
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 2:16 vocal goes back to "if your heartaches....seem to hang around too long...", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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M2491. CRY - Bb smooth
key - Bb - vocal range  - C  to Eb
Here's a fresh take on this wonderful Johnny Ray hit. Smooth sounds and cool chord changes, just a kick and rim hit to hold it together and a superb synth bass.

CRY ME A RIVER - key Cm 3:23
4 bar intro ; vocal thru - no solo ; back to bridge and ad lib ending.

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M84. CRY ME A RIVER
key - Cm - vocal range - C to D
Huge hit for Julie London in the 50's. An Original Livetrak arrangement.

CRY ME A RIVER key Bbm 3:22
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through the song  no solo - back to "you drove me..." at 2:05, continue through, repeat "I cried a river over you" 3 times and finish.

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M1612. CRY ME A RIVER - Bbm smooth
key - Bbm - vocal range - Bb to C
Updated smooth arrangement of the Julie London classic hit, with great sounds, a driving and dirty sounding bass line and a great dance feel to update this popular standard.
Same arrangement as M1611 except a full tone lower.

CRY ME A RIVER key Cm 3:22
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through the song  no solo - back to "you drove me..." at 2:05, continue through, repeat "I cried a river over you" 3 times and finish.

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M1611. CRY ME A RIVER - Cm smooth
key - Cm - vocal range - C to D
Updated smooth arrangement of the Julie London classic hit, with great sounds, a driving and dirty sounding bass line and a great dance feel to update this popular standard.

CRY ME A RIVER key Cm 4:14
4 bar intro and vocal in at 18 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 2:32 go back to "you drove me, nearly drove me out of my head..", continue through,

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M1840. CRY ME A RIVER - Cm Trio
key - Cm - vocal range - C to D
Gorgeous laidback Trio arrangement of the classic Julie London massive hit.

CRY ME A RIVER groove key Cm 2:45
8 bar intro (it's a half time feel but think of it as a swinger); vocal thru; short fender rhodes solo; vocal back in at "you drove me..nearly drove me out of my head..."; continue and sing the last line 3 times and finish.

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M843. CRY ME A RIVER groove
key - Cm - vocal range - C to D
Cool Livetrak groove arrangement of this popular gem.

CRYING TIME key F 2:12
8 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, continue through the full song (no solo) - form is chorus, verse, chorus, verse, chorus, verse, chorus and at 2:00 repeat "it won't belong before it's crying time" and finish.

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M2098. CRYING TIME - F
key - F - vocal range - E to Eb
Superbly swinging Trio arrangement of the Ray Charles country ballad hit.

DANCE BALLERINA DANCE key Bb 2:35
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; piano/vibes/bass unison break into a short vibes solo ; swing vocal back in at "once you said....."(bridge) ; continue ; - sing thru the "pushes and stops" and finish.

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M501. DANCE BALLERINA DANCE
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to D
Fresh new Latin take on the classic Nat King Cole hit - great Realtrak arrangement that works so well for this fab gem - and................. there's a swing section as well!

DANCING IN THE DARK key Db 3:08
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 1:56, vocal back in at 2:24 with "looking for the light..", continue through, at 2:44 sing "dancing in the dark......dancing in the dark.......dancing....... in the dark......." and finish.

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M1862. DANCING IN THE DARK - Db Trio
key - Db - vocal range - Bb to Db
Superb Trio arrangement of this Dietz and Schwartz classic standard, at a great tempo. The verse is not included, main theme only. Same arrangement as M1861 except a full tone lower.

DANCING IN THE DARK key Eb 3:08
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 1:56, vocal back in at 2:24 with "looking for the light..", continue through, at 2:44 sing "dancing in the dark......dancing in the dark.......dancing....... in the dark......." and finish.

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M1861. DANCING IN THE DARK - Eb Trio
key - Eb - vocal range - C to Eb
Superb Trio arrangement of this Dietz and Schwartz classic standard, at a great tempo. The verse is not included, main theme only.
 

DANNY BOY key Bb to C 4:58
4 bar intro, vocal in on the 4th bar at 13 seconds and continue through as per the Ray Price version on youtube. Similar arrangement, with the key change instrumental included, except a tone and a half lower than the Ray Price version.

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M1776. DANNY BOY - Bb to C
key - Bb to C - vocal range - G to E
Lovely arrangement, based on the Ray Price version (not in the original key), of this wonderful timeless gem.

DANNY BOY key C 4:14
Pickup and 8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice (both verses) - no solo ; repeat the last line and extend - "and I shall sleep in peace..... until you...come....... to ..... me......." and finish.

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M558. DANNY BOY - C
key - C - vocal range - A to E
Wonderful folk based gem in a gorgeous Realtrak arrangement.
Singers include Andy Williams, Tony Bennett and the wonderful Irish singer Brian Kennedy.

DARLING, JE VOUS AIME BEAUCOUP key F 3:18
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 2:05 the vocal goes back to "ah Cherie, my love for you is tres, tres fort....", continue through, slow the last line and finish.

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M2071. DARLING, JE VOUS AIME BEAUCOUP - F Trio
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Gorgeous Trio arrangement of this Nat King Cole hit, and also covered by his daughter Natalie Cole.

DARN THAT DREAM key G 4:03
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short solo over 2nd "A" section ; vocal back in at " darn that one track..." ; continue ; rall slightly for last two lines and finish.

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M361. DARN THAT DREAM - G
key - G - vocal range - D to E
Awesome Jimmy Van Heusen gem! Sung by all the greats and a huge favourite amongst instrumentalists. Livetrak arrangement.

DAY BY DAY key G 2:11
8 bar intro,vocal through twice, no solo, tag the last line and finish.

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M279. DAY BY DAY (i'm falling more in love) - G
key - G - vocal range - B to D
Great mid tempo swinger, given a nice Live Big Band keyboard arrangement. Singers include Sinatra and many others.

DAY DREAM key F 4:02
4 bar intro ; vocal through ; solo ; vocal back in at " daydream..... I walk along on air.." ; continue ; rall the last line slightly and finish.

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M236. DAY DREAM - F
key - F - vocal range - F to E
Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn wrote some wonderful songs and this is a favourite of mine. Sung by Sarah Vaughan ; Tony Bennett et al and given a REALTRAK quartet arrangement.

DAY IN DAY OUT key C 2:58
Brass pickup & 8 bar intro, vocal thru, solo, vocal back in at " come rain...come shine..", continue, tag " when here it is" then full last line and finish.

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M284. DAY IN DAY OUT
key - C - vocal range - D to F
Great swinger that scored a big hit for Sinatra. Original Livetrak Big Band keyboard arrangement.

DAY IN DAY OUT key C 3:28
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:44, vocal back in at 2:09 with "day out... day in... I needn't tell you how my day begins....", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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M2523. DAY IN DAY OUT - C Trio
key - C - vocal range - D to F
Trio arrangement of this classic from the American Songbook, covered by all the very best singers and musicians of the day.

DEAR HEART key F 3:00
8 bar intro and vocal in at 17 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 1:45 the vocal goes back to "a single room......a table for one...", continue through, repeat "nevermore....." 3 times and finish.

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M2637. DEAR HEART - F orchestral
key - F - vocal range - C to D
A huge hit for Jack Jones and a really lovely modern waltz. Here's a gorgeous orchestral arrangement, perfect for a ballroom modern waltz.

DEAR HEARTS AND GENTLE PEOPLE key G 2:28
8 bar intro and vocal in at 9 secs, vocal thru, piano solo at 1:12, vocal back in at 1:33 with "they read the good book....",
continue thru, from 2:11 sing "who live and love in my... live and love in my... live and love in my home town" and finish.

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M1207. DEAR HEARTS AND GENTLE PEOPLE - G
key - G - vocal range - D to E
Cool TRIO arrangement of this corny old classic, sung by Bing Crosby, Jim Reeves, Bob Crosby to name a few.

DEARLY BELOVED key C 2:17
8 bar intro ( half time feel ) ; vocal thru ; full solo ; vocal repeat full song ; tag the last line (semitone up then down again) repeat last line and finish.

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M167. DEARLY BELOVED
key - C - vocal range - C to C (optional D)
Great jazz standard given a 70's REALTRAK FENDER RHODES trio treatment.
 

DEARLY BELOVED acoustic key C 2:14
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal in at "nothing could save me, fate...", continue and tag the last line - semitone up then down again and out.

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M232. DEARLY BELOVED (acoustic)
key - C - vocal range - C to D
A lovely reworking of this great standard - a mid tempo arrangement.

DEDICATED TO YOU key Bb 4:06
Muted brass and piano intro; vocal thru ; short brass and piano solo over the 1st "A" section and vocal back in for the 2nd section ("If I should paint a picture.."); continue ; no tag ; rall and finish.

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M553. DEDICATED TO YOU - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - F to E
Fabulous old standard, covered by Ella, Billy Eckstine, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughan and so many others.
Lovely and lazy Livetrak arrangement with a cool intro!

DEED I DO key C 2:32
4 bar intro; vocal thru twice; piano solo ; vocal back in at " I'm glad that I'm the one who found you.." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

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M58. DEED I DO - C 2012
key - C - vocal range - C to D
A great old swinging standard. Sung recently by Diana Krall.
2012 Livetrak Quartet version!

DEEP IN A DREAM key C 3:50
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, continue through - no solo - at 2:23 go back to "then from the ceiling.....sweet music comes stealing....", continue through, slow the last 2 lines down and finish.

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M285. DEEP IN A DREAM - C 2018
key - C - vocal range - C to Eb
Wonderful ballad, the Sinatra version (and the sublime Nelson Riddle arrangement!) being the definitive version.
Gorgeous and intimate 2018 Trio arrangement.

DEEP IN A DREAM key C 4:00
strings intro and vocal in at 18 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 2:27 the vocal goes back to "then from the ceiling....sweet music comes stealing we glide....", continue through, slow the last line and finish.

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M2567. DEEP IN A DREAM - C orchestral
key - C - vocal range - C to Eb
Wonderful orchestral arrangement of this beautiful classic standard.
The Sinatra takes and the incredible Nelson Riddle arrangement are both benchmarks to aim for.

DEEP PURPLE key D 3:36
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:48, vocal back in at 2:35 with"in the chill of the night...", continue through and finish.

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M1919. DEEP PURPLE - D Trio
key - D - vocal range - A to E
Wonderful Trio arrangement of this classic standard.

DELILAH key Dm 3:16
Intro and vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru as per the original form, short solo at 2:02 , vocal back in at 2:17 with "she stood there laughing...", continue thru, stay in tempo all the way and finish.

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M1145. DELILAH - Dm
key - Dm (F for the chorus) - vocal range - A to D
Same arrangement as M1144, except a full tone lower.

DELILAH key Em 3:16
Intro and vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru as per the original form, short solo at 2:02 , vocal back in at 2:17 with "she stood there laughing...", continue thru, stay in tempo all the way and finish.

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M1144. DELILAH - Em
key - Em (G for the chorus) - vocal range - B to E
Superbly fresh TRIO arrangement of the Tom Jones hit!

DESAFINADO key F 5:04
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short solo ; vocal back in at " once your kisses raise me to a fever..." ; continue ; ad lib the ending or repeat last line and finish.

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M299. DESAFINADO
key - F - vocal range - B to D
Jobim and Bossa Nova go together like coffee and cream!! Wonderful classic sung by every quality vocalist, in an original Livetrak arrangement.

DESAFINADO key F 4:48
4 bar intro, vocal in at 9 seconds, continue through, piano solo at 2:24, vocal back in at 2:57 with "once your kisses raised me to a fever pitch....", continue through and finish.

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M1467. DESAFINADO swing - F
key - F - vocal range - B to D
Swing arrangement of this Latin classic by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Classic Trio format with a live vibe!
 

DESAFINADO key G 4:48
4 bar intro, vocal in at 9 seconds, continue through, piano solo at 2:24, vocal back in at 2:57 with "once your kisses raised me to a fever pitch....", continue through and finish.

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M1468. DESAFINADO swing - G
key - G - vocal range - C# to E
Swing arrangement of this Latin classic by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Classic Trio format with a live vibe!

DETOUR AHEAD key C 3:56
4 bar intro; vocal thru - no solo - back to the bridge section; continue and finish.

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M779. DETOUR AHEAD - C
key - C - vocal range - C to C 
Wonderful jazz classic, co written by the great guitarist Herb Ellis (Oscar Peterson trio) in a cool groove Livetrak trio  arrangement.

DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND key F 2:50
8 bar intro and vocal in at 11 secs, continue thru the first time and at 1 min sing again using the additional lyrics, short piano solo at 1:48, vocal back in at 2:12 with "men grow cold as girls...", continue and tag the last line and finish.

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M1011. DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND - F
key - F - vocal range - C to F
The Marilyn Monroe hit thay works equally well for a guy vocal! Here's a great Livetrak TRIO arrangement that let's you include all the lyrics. Twice thru vocally, using the additional lyrics ("There may come a time when a lass needs a lawyer.."), with a short piano solo.

DIANA key Eb 2:39
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through once - no solo, at 2:13 sing "oh please, Diana" twice and finish.

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M2569. DIANA - Eb Trio
key - Eb - vocal range - D to Eb
A lightly swinging Trio arrangement of the Paul Anka hit.

DIDN'T WE - key Bb to B 3:56
4 bar intro ; vocal through the song - no solo - KEY CHANGE - back to "this time we almost sung our song..." ; tag the ending.

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M191. DIDN'T WE
key - Bb to B - vocal range - D to F#
Great Jim Webb songin an Original Livetrak arrangement. Suit higher male ranges.

DIO COME TI AMO key Am 3:47
Orchestral intro and in with the refrain at 17 secs, into tempo with the main song at 40 secs, continue thru - no solo - same form as the Jack Jones version.

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M958. DIO COME TI AMO
key - Am - vocal range - A to F - cover key
Jack Jones hit, from the album "Our Song", released in 1968. Loosely based on the album version.

DO I LOVE YOU ? key C 3:11
8 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through twice - no solo, and finish.

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M1550. DO I LOVE YOU? - C
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Great Cole Porter song in a sublime trio arrangement!

DO IT AGAIN key F 3:57
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through, 8 bar orchestral solo at 1:57, vocal back in at 2:20 with "my lips just ache to have you..", continue through, slow the last line and finish.

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M2118. DO IT AGAIN - F
key - F - vocal range - D to E
Stunning orchestral arrangement of this wonderful George Gershwin gem, with lyrics by Buddy DeSylva.

DO NOTHIN' TILL YOU HEAR FROM ME / DO NOTHING TILL YOU HEAR FROM ME key G 3:16
4 bar intro, vocal through, solo, vocal in at " true I've been seen.....", continue, tag the last line and finish.

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M257. DO NOTHIN' TILL YOU HEAR FROM ME
key - G - vocal range - C to D
Duke Ellington classic,  given a nice medium tempo Realtrak piano/gtr/bass vibe! Sung by all the greats.

DO NOTHIN' TILL YOU HEAR FROM ME / DO NOTHING TILL YOU HEAR FROM ME key F 3:06
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, continue through, vibes solo in F at 1:24, vocal back in at 2:01 with "true.. I've been seen.. with someone new..", continue through and finish as per the Steve Tyrell version. Original Tyrell key.

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M2218. DO NOTHIN' TILL YOU HEAR FROM ME - F
key - F - vocal range - Bb to C
This arrangement is very much based on the Steve Tyrell version except the soloing section stays in F (the Tyrell version changes to Bb, the soloing instrument is a trumpet , my solo instrument is vibes. Everything else is based on the Tyrell arrangement.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO MISS NEW ORLEANS key C 3:29
2 bar intro ; vocal thru ; blues piano solo over the last "A" section ; vocal back in at "the moonlight on the bayou..." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

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M623. DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO MISS NEW ORLEANS
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Wonderful old gem (from the movie New Orleans) and covered by Harry Connick Jnr (great version); Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday to name a few. Cool Realtrak arrangement!

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO MISS NEW ORLEANS key C 3:17
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through, piano solo from 1:39 and vocal back in at 2:00 with "miss the moss covered vines, the tall sugar pines.....", continue through, staying in tempo and finish.

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M2726. DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO MISS NEW ORLEANS - C Piano
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Wonderful song covered by all the great singers and musicians of the day. Here's a superb piano only arrangement, at a great tempo.

DO-RE-MI & THE SOUND OF MUSIC MEDLEY
keys - Do-Rem-Mi - C, The Sound Of Music - F 4:46
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds with "doe... a deer... a female deer....", continue through the song once, key change to F at 1:23 and vocal in at 1:25 with "the hills are alive....", continue through the song, at 3:14 go back to "my heart wants to beat like the wings of the birds...." continue through again and finish.

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M1469. DO-RE-MI & THE SOUND OF MUSIC MEDLEY
Demo 1 - DO-RE-MI
Demo 2 - THE SOUND OF MUSIC MEDLEY
keys - C and F - vocal range - DO-RE-MI - C to C, THE SOUND OF MUSIC - D to D
Fantastic medley of 2 classic songs from The Sound Of Music. The arrangement works great at this tempo and is perfect for a classy male vocal.

DON'CHA GO 'WAY MAD key Ab 2:47
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 secs and continue thru, short band solo at 1:24 and vocal back in at 1:42 with "her kind's a dime a dozen...", continue and repeat the last section as per the Sinatra version.

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M894. DON'CHA GO 'WAY MAD
key - Ab - vocal range - (optional Ab) Bb to Eb
Very cool version, loosely based on the wonderful Neal Hefti arrangement for Frank Sinatra on "Sinatra & Swingin Brass".
This version has a shorter solo.
 

DON'CHA GO 'WAY MAD key Ab 2:48
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through twice - no solo - continue through and finish.

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M2873. DON'CHA GO 'WAY MAD - Ab Acoustic Guitar
key - Ab - vocal range - (optional Ab) Bb to Eb
An intimate acoustic guitar arrangement of this lesser known standard, co-written by the great tenor player Illinois Jacquet.

DON'T BE A FOOL key Bb 4:40
2 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, continue through, piano solo at 2:02, vocal back in at 2:37 with "why couldn't I...", continue through and finish.

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M1967. DON'T BE A FOOL - Bb Piano
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to F (optional G)
Very lovely song from Gregory Porter's "Take Me To The Alley" album. This version is based on a live piano and vocal version from a German TV show.

DON'T BE BLUE key Eb 3:28
8 bar intro; same form as the Michael Franks version.

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M760. DON'T BE BLUE - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Db
Cool arrangement of the wonderful Michael Franks song - sticks to the same form and the right chords; but in a lower key!

DON'T BE BLUE key F 3:32
8 bar intro and the same form as the Michael Franks version - original key!

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M761. DON'T BE BLUE - F
key - F - vocal range - C to Eb 
Newer version of the Michael Franks song; in the original key and same form as the original.

DON'T BE CRUEL key C 2:28
8 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through all the way - no solo, at 1:54 it's the end section - "don't be cruel... to a heart that's true... don't be cruel... to a heart that's true...... I don't want no other love......baby it's just you I'm... thinking of....." and finish.

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M2073. DON'T BE CRUEL - C Big Band
key - C - vocal range - A to C
Great Big Band arrangement of the Elvis Presley hit. Perfect for a slower jive with punchy drums and cool horn riffs.

DON'T BE THAT WAY key Db 2:50
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short band solo ; vocal back in at " the rain...will bring the violets of May.." ; continue ; repeat the last line 4 times and finish.

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M513. DON'T BE THAT WAY
key - Db - vocal range - Ab to D
Fabulous song from the pen of Benny Goodman ; Edgar Sampson and Mitchell Parish. Great Livetrak arrangement.

DON'T EXPLAIN key Fm 3:20
8 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through, big band solo at 1:49, vocal back in at 2:13 with "you know that I love you...", continue through and finish.

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M1695. DON'T EXPLAIN - Fm
key - Fm (Ab) - vocal range - C to Eb
Here's a really wonderful Big Band arrangement of the Billie Holiday classic, covered by all the greats. I love the Lou Rawls version and it's perfectly suitable for a guy as well, just change one line of the lyric!

DON'T FENCE ME IN key F 2:54
8 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:25, vocal back in at 2:03 with "just turn me loose....", continue through, tag the last line, repeat it at 2:43 and finish.

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M1842. DON'T FENCE ME IN - F
key - F - vocal range - C to Eb
Cole Porter brilliance and a big hit for Bing Crosby, covered by all the best singers and an awful version by David Bryne for the Red Hot and Blue Cole Porter benefit album featuring modern stars of the day doing his songs.

DON'T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE key Bb 2:48
Loosely based on the Tony Bennett and Michael Buble duet version from Tony's Duets 2 album.

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M1280. DON'T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to D (optional F)
Loosely based on the Bennet and Buble version from Duets 2, same form and key.

DON'T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE key C 2:43
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; vibes solo ; vocal back in at " darling, I guess.... my mind's more at ease...." ; continue and finish - no tag.

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M369. DON'T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE - C
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Popular Duke Ellington standard in a Realtrak arrangement. Singers include Tony Bennett ; Harry Connick Jnr ; Mel Torme and Nat King Cole.

DON'T GO TO STRANGERS key C 3:52
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; no solo - back to " for when you hear a call....." ; continue ; tag the last line/ad lib last line and finish.

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M423. DON'T GO TO STRANGERS - C
key - C - vocal range - B to E
Fabulous song in an awesome Realtrak orchestral arrangement - singers include Carol Kidd (UK singer); Etta James ; Nancy Wilson and Andy Williams.

DON'T GO TO STRANGERS key C 2:41
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through once, at 1:52 tag the last line ("don't go to strangers darling, come to me...), at 2:05 repeat the last line slowly and finish.

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M2573. DON'T GO TO STRANGERS - C orchestral
key - C - vocal range - B to D (optional E)
The gorgeous piano arrangement with orchestra added. Beautiful string lines and rich string chordal movements really shine in this classic standard arrangment.

DON'T GO TO STRANGERS key C 2:41
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through once, at 1:52 tag the last line ("don't go to strangers darling, come to me...), at 2:05 repeat the last line slowly and finish.

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M2571. DON'T GO TO STRANGERS - C Piano
key - C - vocal range - B to D (optional E)
Beautiful piano only arrangement of this wonderful classic standard.

DON'T IT MAKE MY BROWN EYES BLUE key C 2:50
4 bar intro; vocal thru as per the original  - no solo - and finish.

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M668. DON'T IT MAKE MY BROWN EYES BLUE
key - C - vocal range - C to D 
Nice arrangement of the Crystal Gayle country hit.

DON'T LAUGH AT ME key C 2:50
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds with the main theme only - no verse, continue through, short accordion solo at 1:19, vocal back in at 1:36 with "no one seems to care"....., continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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M1937. DON'T LAUGH AT ME - C swing
key - C - vocal range - C to D (optional E)
Fabulous Accordion Quartet arrangement - for any non believers the accordion is perfect for jazz and swing! - of this huge UK hit for Norman Wisdom back in the 50's and it works so well at this tempo!

DON'T LAUGH AT ME ('cause I'm a fool) key C 5:00
piano intro and vocal in at 12 seconds with the verse "I'm not good looking...", continue through slowly and thoughfully, into the main theme at 1:12, continue through, short piano solo at 2:58, vocal back in at 3:25 with "no one sems to care...", continue through and at 4:32 slow the last line and finish.

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M1935. DON'T LAUGH AT ME ('cause I'm a fool) - C
key - C - vocal range - C to D (optional E)
Big hit in the UK for Norman Wisdom a hugely popular UK film star in the 50's and early 60's. It's actually a very lovely song and here's a really gorgeous ballad arrangement that includes the verse.

DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER key Bb 5:01
8 bar intro (double tempo Bossa feel) and vocal in at 12 seconds, the same form as the Oasis hit version, only difference is the Bossa latin feel.

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M1385. DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - F to G
Fresh Latin take on the Oasis hit song, cool piano, acoustic guitar and bass vibes, great playing and a full tone lower than the original key.

DON'T MISUNDERSTAND key F 4:18
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through, no solo - back to "we're just passing time...", continue and finish.

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M700. DON'T MISUNDERSTAND - F
key - F - vocal range - D to E
Seldom heard gorgeous ballad in a lovely Trio arrangement. Check out the Mark Murphy version.

DON'T SLEEP IN THE SUBWAY key C to Db 3:25
2bar intro and vocal in at 6 secs, continue thru as per the Matt Monro version, with the same ending.

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M962. DON'T SLEEP IN THE SUBWAY
key - C to Db - vocal range - C to F
Loosely based on the Matt Monro version of this song (same key), that scored a massive hit for Petula Clark.

DON'T STOP key C 3:14
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 secs, vocal thru - same form as the original Fleetwood Mac version, band break at 41 secs for 4 bars, vocal back in at 48 secs, continue thru, Hammond organ solo at 1:24, vocal back in at 1:44, repeat chorus again at 2:16, continue, "oooooooo, don't you back..." times 4 or ad libs and finish.

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M1314. DON'T STOP - C
key - C - vocal range - G to G - suit higher male range!
Fabulously fresh arrangement of the Fleetwood Mac classic, the Hammond organ takes the solo! Also available with the organ removed completely. Same arrangement as the Female version but in a more manageable, although higher male key.

DON'T TAKE YOUR LOVE FROM ME key C 3:54
4 bar intro, vocal thru, solo ; vocal in at " take your love away from mine and mines will surely...", continue, tag the last line, rall and finish.

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M274. DON'T TAKE YOUR LOVE FROM ME - C
key - C - vocal range - B to E
Original Livetrak arrangement of this wonderfvul old standard. Singers include Mark Murphy, early Sinatra, Nat King Cole.

DON'T WORRY 'BOUT ME key F 3:42
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal in at " look out for yourself................." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

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M174. DON'T WORRY 'BOUT ME
key - F - vocal range - C to C
Wonderful ballad associated with Sinatra. Original Livetrak arrangement.

DON'T WORRY 'BOUT ME version 2 key Ab 2:44
4 bar intro; vocal thru twice - no solo - repeat the last line "If you can't forget.....don't worry 'bout me" and finish.

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M845. DON'T WORRY 'BOUT ME Ab version 2
key - Ab - vocal range - Eb to Eb
Lightly swinging Livetrak quartet arrangement of this cool standard.

DON'T WORRY 'BOUT ME version 1 key Ab 3:15
4 bar intro; vocal thru; piano solo; vocal back in at "look out for yourself.. should be the rule.."; continue and rall the last line and finish.

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M844. DON'T WORRY 'BOUT ME Ab version 1
key - Ab - vocal range - Eb to Eb 
Wonderful song in a lovely Livetrak trio and strings arrangement.

DOWN AMONG THE SHELTERING PALMS key Eb to F 2:17
2 bar intro and vocal in at 6 seconds with the verse "moonlight makes me lonely each night..", main theme starts at 27 seconds, continue through, short break for 2 bars at 1:10 and key change to F, repeat the main theme again from 1:15, continue through, tag the last line and end with extending the last line "honey wait...........for...............me..........." and finish.

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M2334. DOWN AMONG THE SHELTERING PALMS - Eb to F
key - Eb to F - vocal range - Bb to D
Great Bing Crosby gem that's been covered by many vocalists of the day. He revisited it on a superb late 50's album "Bing With A Beat" and this version is loosely based on that arrangement but with an added key change just to spice things up.

DOWN HERE ON THE GROUND key C 4:35
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through the song, orchestra and strings solo at 2:42, vocal back in at 3:12 with "but one morning sure you will find.....", continue through to the end and finish.

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M1613. DOWN HERE ON THE GROUND - C
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Absolutely love this song after hearing the George Benson live version from his "Weekend In LA" album, but then I heard the Mark Murphy ballad version, with an orchestral arrangement, and I was blown away! So, here's a very lovely orchestral ballad arrangement, with gorgeous string lines, mellow horns and light piano fills.

DOWN HERE ON THE GROUND key D 4:35
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through the song, orchestra and strings solo at 2:42, vocal back in at 3:12 with "but one morning sure you will find.....", continue through to the end and finish.

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M1614. DOWN HERE ON THE GROUND - D
key - D - vocal range - D to E
Absolutely love this song after hearing the George Benson live version from his "Weekend In LA" album, but then I heard the Mark Murphy ballad version, with an orchestral arrangement, and I was blown away! So, here's a very lovely orchestral ballad arrangement, with gorgeous string lines, mellow horns and light piano fills.
Same arrangement as M1613 except a full tone higher.

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME key F 3:32
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 secs, vocal thru - no solo - vocal back to "stars fading but I linger on dear..." at 2:05, continue thru and tag the last line, ralling and finish.

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M1232. DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME - F
key - F - vocal range - Bb to Db
Lovely TRIO arrangement of this old standard.

DREAM AWAY key D 4:39
4 bar intro and vocal through as per the Frank Sinatra version form, same key. The reprise end section has a proper ending, no fade.

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M2507. DREAM AWAY - D
key - D - vocal range - B to C
Lovely song, written by Paul Williams and John Williams, and this wonderful orchestral arrangement is loosely based on the Frank Sinatra version from his 1973 album "Ol Blue Eyes Is Back", same Sinatra key.

DREAM DANCING key C 2:56
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo over the 1st "A" section ; vocal back in at " dream dancing , oh what a lucky windfall .... " ; continue ; repeat "with you" or ad lib ; finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M240. DREAM DANCING
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Awesome and seldom heard Cole Porter song. Ella did a great version; Mel Torme too! Really cool Realtrak Quartet arrangement.