C Instrument - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1489824 By Bruno Mars, Anderson .paak And Silk Sonic. By (brandon Paak Anderson), Anderson .paak, Bruno Mars, Chris Brody Brown, and Dernst Emile. Arranged by Marcelo Borba. Folk,Funk,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Soul. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 4 pages. Marcelo Borba #1066697. Published by Marcelo Borba (A0.1489824). For Lead Sheet Style [Melody + Chords] Leave the Door Open is a song by the group Silk Sonic, formed by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Released on March 5, 2021, the song is the lead single from the duo's debut album, *An Evening with Silk Sonic*. ### **Context and Creation** Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak met in 2017 during Mars' tour for the *24K Magic* album. The chemistry between the two artists was evident, and they began collaborating, eventually leading to the formation of Silk Sonic. The duo wanted to create something that captured the essence of 1970s soul music, with romantic lyrics and production that evoked a sense of nostalgia.The creation of Leave the Door Open was a collaborative process, with both artists contributing to the songwriting and production. D’Mile, an award-winning producer and songwriter, was also involved in the production of the track.### **Style and Influences**The song is a soul and R&B ballad that harkens back to the classic style of groups like The Isley Brothers and The Stylistics. It highlights the vocal abilities of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, with smooth harmonies and production that incorporates live instruments such as piano, guitar, and drums, creating a rich and authentic sound. ### **Release and Reception** Leave the Door Open was well-received by critics and the public, praised for its vintage production and romantic charm. The song became a major commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries, including the United States, where it hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. ### **Cultural Impact** The song became an instant hit, standing out on various streaming platforms and receiving widespread radio play. The music video, directed by Mars and Florent Déchard, was also praised for its retro aesthetic, which perfectly complements the song's style.Leave the Door Open was widely recognized during the awards season, winning in several categories, including Song of the Year at the 2022 Grammy Awards. The track solidified Silk Sonic's success and highlighted the musical chemistry between Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, setting the stage for the success of the album *An Evening with Silk Sonic*.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1116669 Composed by Daniel Nigro and Erick Serna. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Country,Pop,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 2 pages. John Fries #718324. Published by John Fries (A0.1116669). Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.  Behind Closed Doors is a country song written by Kenny O'Dell. It was first recorded by Charlie Rich for his 1973 album Behind Closed Doors. The single was Rich's first number-one hit on the country charts, spent 20 weeks on this chart, and was also a crossover hit on the pop charts. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA for U. S. sales in excess of two million copies. it ranked #9 in CMT's 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1111147 Composed by Otto Harbach, Schuyler Greene, and Vincent Youmans. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Film/TV,Jazz,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #713423. Published by John Fries (A0.1111147). Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.  This arrangement is in the style of Bill Evans. The Boy Next Door is a 1944 popular song by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. It was introduced in the musical film Meet Me in St. Louis, where it was performed by Judy Garland to an arrangement of Conrad Salinger conducted by Georgie Stoll. It has been praised as a perfect example of how to advance a story and reveal a character’s emotions efficiently on screen. In 1954 Vic Damone sang it in the first minutes of the film Athena. It has subsequently become a popular jazz standard, performed by many artists. It is sometimes performed and recorded under the title The Girl Next Door..

C Instrument - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1178381 By Rick Moose. By Richard Mousseau. Arranged by Richard Mousseau. Contemporary,Folk,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 3 pages. Moose Hide Music Publishing #778341. Published by Moose Hide Music Publishing (A0.1178381). 60's Pop Rock / Do-Wop. New release by Canadian Songwriter. Full score available from publisher. MP3. down load available on sheetmusicplus. Song available on major streaming services.

C Instrument - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.485475 By Richard Mousseau. By Richard Mousseau. Contemporary,Folk,Pop,Rock. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 3 pages. Moose Hide Music Publishing #104336. Published by Moose Hide Music Publishing (A0.485475). New song in the style of the 60's rock.

C Instrument - Digital Download SKU: HX.389684 By Eric Clapton. This edition: scorch. Folk,Pop. Easy Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #447228. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.389684).

C Instrument - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1477116 By Stacey Plays Hymns. By Stacey Plays Hymns. Arranged by Anastace. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 3 pages. Anastace #1053816. Published by Anastace (A0.1477116). As of this publishing, over 137,000 people have found my one video collection of funeral hymns on YouTube, not including separate postings of each individual song. Because of this it's been on my mind for a long time to write a funeral song, but it was somehow just never the right time until just a few weeks ago when this one came pouring out in 5 minutes flat [which does not happen often, I can assure you!]. The culmination of years of playing for funerals, a bachelor degree in theology and sacred music, and many more years of writing and playing music through good times and also times full of grief, Lord of All Our Days is my very best and heartfelt attempt to serve those who are also dealing with the absolute heartache of loss, be it the acute, fresh grieving of just losing someone or the flashbacks that come time and time again, years and even decades later.This song carefully and tenderly handles the true earth-shaking grief that it is to lose someone you love, while holding out a strong hope of the life to come for those who trust God. I had a very difficult time recording it without being moved to tears over and over, and I pray it will reach many in need of comfort, being of service to anyone who is looking for a Christian, Biblical funeral hymn for a memorial service or a celebration of life service. This is the exact guitar version I used to record the Outdoor Acoustic Version of Lord of All Our Days, as heard on all streaming platforms. It is intended for use as a burial song, sung softly and reverently accompanied by a quiet guitar at the internment portion of a funeral service if music is desired at the graveside. I recommend playing it on capo 3 to match the original or a few higher to match your voice. You may also prefer to get the other version in C major and save using a capo. This version is just easier for a slightly more beginner guitarist. One other recommendation is to play it even lower so people can sing very quietly, i.e. capo 1 or even no capo at all, depending on the voice of the person leading the song.Also available, by searching Stacey Plays Hymns and the song title on this site, are the following versions:Piano Vocal in Bb Minor to match the original recording [vocal range: Bb3-Bb4]Piano Vocal in C Major for easier playing and a better congregational vocal rangeLead Sheet for piano or guitar in C Major - best key for singing without a capoA backup music mp3 track for soloists to perform with in a service, including the full backup choral arrangement.For other formats including large print, a different key to match a soloist's preferred range, or piano solo for a matching prelude or postlude, please write me at staceyplayshymns@gmail.com and I'll be glad to make them especially for you. Purchase includes a free license for one funeral or memorial service with under 1000 people, with proper attribution and credit in all printed or online materials. For a license to use this work on a larger scale, please contact me for permission and other usage details including lyrics formatted for printing in church bulletins or for powerpoint. Please let me know if there is any other way I can serve you as a congregation or fellow music/choir director as I endeavour to write several new choral anthems per year, along with my other recording work.Thank you for supporting modern hymnwriters and musicians!

C Instrument - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1477117 By Stacey Plays Hymns. By Stacey Plays Hymns. Arranged by Anastace. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 3 pages. Anastace #1053825. Published by Anastace (A0.1477117). As of this publishing, over 137,000 people have found my one video collection of funeral hymns on YouTube, not including separate postings of each individual song. Because of this it's been on my mind for a long time to write a funeral song, but it was somehow just never the right time until just a few weeks ago when this one came pouring out in 5 minutes flat [which does not happen often, I can assure you!]. The culmination of years of playing for funerals, a bachelor degree in theology and sacred music, and many more years of writing and playing music through good times and also times full of grief, Lord of All Our Days is my very best and heartfelt attempt to serve those who are also dealing with the absolute heartache of loss, be it the acute, fresh grieving of just losing someone or the flashbacks that come time and time again, years and even decades later.This song carefully and tenderly handles the true earth-shaking grief that it is to lose someone you love, while holding out a strong hope of the life to come for those who trust God. I had a very difficult time recording it without being moved to tears over and over, and I pray it will reach many in need of comfort, being of service to anyone who is looking for a Christian, Biblical funeral hymn for a memorial service or a celebration of life service. This is the guitar or lead sheet version of Outdoor Acoustic Version of Lord of All Our Days, as heard on all streaming platforms. It is intended for use as a burial song, sung softly and reverently accompanied by a quiet guitar or even a capella at the internment portion of a funeral service if music is desired at the graveside. This is in C Major so no capo is required, but for a more beginner guitar or alternate chord voicings you may prefer the G major version which is intended to be played on capo 3 or even 5, depending on the vocal range of whoever is leading the song.Also available, by searching Stacey Plays Hymns and the song title on this site, are the following versions:Piano Vocal in Bb Minor to match the original recording [vocal range: Bb3-Bb4]Piano Vocal in C Major for easier playing and a better congregational vocal rangeLead Sheet in G minor for piano or guitar [play capo 3 or more to match the original key]A backup music mp3 track for soloists to perform with in a service, including the full backup choral arrangement.For other formats including large print, a different key to match a soloist's preferred range, or piano solo for a matching prelude or postlude, please write me at staceyplayshymns@gmail.com and I'll be glad to make them especially for you. Purchase includes a free license for one funeral or memorial service with under 1000 people, with proper attribution and credit in all printed or online materials. For a license to use this work on a larger scale, please contact me for permission and other usage details including lyrics formatted for printing in church bulletins or for powerpoint. Please let me know if there is any other way I can serve you as a congregation or fellow music/choir director as I endeavour to write several new choral anthems per year, along with my other recording work.Thank you for supporting modern hymnwriters and musicians!

C Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376331 By Heidi Savoie. By Heidi Savoie. Arranged by Heidi Savoie. Classical,Contemporary,Instructional,Jazz,Singer/Songwriter. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. Heidi Savoie #960874. Published by Heidi Savoie (A0.1376331). This is a lead sheet for any instrument for the song Almost May. Almost May - Theme and VariationsBackstory: Years ago I wrote a simple piano piece for my students. As instrumental music can fully exist outside the confines of words, it can be difficult to find the right title for something that is pure sound and possibility. I took inspiration from the time of year in which I had composed it and stamped it, “Almost May�. Like springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, “Almost May� unfolds slowly and majestically, with ever-evolving layers for the senses to discover. What to listen for: ThemeThe main theme is first presented by the piano with minimal fanfare. This part was written to be easy enough for a child, which despite being sparing of notes, delivers rich harmonic content. Every note has been carefully curated for the optimal combination of accessibility and depth. Weaving chromatically into distantly-related keys, the melody takes small steps into contrasting musical spaces. In a wordless procession, the storyline plays out, as if the theme discovers that someone very different lives next door, and they slowly become inseparable. The piano is accompanied by an airy touch of brushes against a snare drum, like the pitter patter of soft feline steps. In the low frequency range, the upright bass supports and deepens the tonal palette with its earthy underpinnings. What to listen for: Variation I The unmistakable string section arrives like a breath of warm air. Lush, warm and reassuring like sunshine on your cheeks, the string parts begin with long tones. This broadness and stability will evolve into more layers of complexity throughout the section. While the role of the string section is background accompaniment, it undergoes textural changes which allow for some layers to briefly rise to the forefront as melody. Careful listening to the string parts will reveal an oceanic churning, a motion from background to foreground with expansions and contractions along the way. Floating overtop this density is the improvised piano solo, with ascending gestures that progress in detail and density. Each instrument enters a general unfolding and growth period in the first variation. The bass and drums include more fills than before, as the ensemble tends gradually toward more grandeur. What to listen for: Variation II The final variation opens with a decadent treatment of the melody. What was initially expressed by a soloist as a childlike plea is reimagined as a two-part conversation between the piano and lead viola. The obbligato voiced in the viola is a derivation of the melody that holds the space between phrases so the listener's attention is passed seamlessly between the piano and viola part. This dialogue features commentary on the original melody in the form of ornamentation and taking surprising pathways to expected destinations. The rhythm section (bass and drums) takes more liberties in creating a verdant soundscape as the ensemble rises to a final climax. Credits: I would like to thank Cole Canaday for the nuance, imagination and depth of understanding with which he brought this piece to life. I would also like to thank Blake Hamilton and Anastace for providing invaluable audio engineering feedback.