This page features a basic chord melody for “All the Things You Are” within the video. There is also the PDF which can be purchased through a link to Sheet Music Plus. In addition to that, there is a harmonic analysis of the chord progression.
All the Things You Are
The video below demonstrates the fingerstyle solo arrangement (chord melody) for “All the Things You Are.”
Chord Melody Tab
This is a basic arrangement of “All the Things You Are.” The sheet music contains tab, standard notation, chords, chord diagrams, and lyrics.
This is great for the beginner or early intermediate jazz guitar players. It is simple enough to add your own embellishments. Which, I believe, is the way to do it. Learn the basics and then add on top of it, creating your own style.
Click on the image below to purchase and download the tab through American music publishing and distribution company, Hal Leonard.
History & Lyrics
“All the Things You Are” was composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics written by Oscar Hammerstein II. It was released in 1939 for the musical, A Very Warm May.
The jazz standard version usually only uses the melody of the chorus.
Verse:
Time and again I've longed for adventure
Something to make my heart beat the faster
What did I long for? I never really knew
Finding your love I've found my adventure
Touching your hand, my heart beats the faster
All that I want in all of this world is you
Chorus:
You are the promised kiss of springtime
That makes the lonely winter seem long
You are the breathless hush of evening
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song
You are the angel glow that lights a star
The dearest things I know are what you are
Someday my happy arms will hold you
And someday I'll know that moment divine
When all the things you are, are mine
Harmonic Analysis
This is a harmonic analysis of “All the Things You Are.” I’ve color-coded the key centers to make it easier to understand.
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