I've had to somewhat limit the availability on my sheet music arrangements. Sorry, but my time
in preparing these, bandwidth and hosting really have to be worth “something”. So, here's the deal: each link below will display a 2 or more page arrangement lovingly prepared for our favorite instrument. Note: they are not for beginners. Feel free to view, download, and print. However, in order to remove the annoying watermarks you will need to make a small donation. Just send me a couple of dollars (or more!) using “Buy Me A Coffee” and mention which song you would like and I'll send a pdf your way with the watermarking removed. Only one song per donation. Please make sure your email address and the title you are requesting is clearly notated, or (if that doesn't work) send me an email stating “I sent you a donation, please send me XXX”! Please allow 24 to 36 hours for return email (it'll probably be much quicker).
Please note that all of these arrangements are for accordions with 120 Stradella bass and intended for players of an intermediate level. Each song has been arranged with you in mind and is a totally new creation by a 50+ year accordion master. Let me help you share our love of accordion!
A Ghost of a Chance Let's go back to 1933 and listen to Bing Crosby (or, if you are younger, Frank Sinatra in 1946). This beautiful, sultry ballad is definitely a timeless classic and you'll love it in your repertoire.
At The Jazz Band Ball This traditional jazz/swing piece dates back to 1917, which makes it one of the earliest
jazz recordings ever. It makes for a fairly challenging piece for your accordion repetoire.
The Breeze and I A beautiful song which enchants listeners, inviting them to immerse themselves in its wistful beauty and nostalgic charm.
California Dreamin' An iconic hit from the 1960s, this song is always a hit at any performance!
Clouds The infectious
Clouds is the opening track on Cannonball Adderley's 1662 album. Featuring a Bossa Nova rhythm it is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Flintstones Ya-ba-daba-do! A lovely take on the opening theme for the 1960's cartoon series.
Hava Nagila A fun dance number of this well known and popular Jewish Folk Song.
Hey Look Me Over This neat song in 6/8 time was written for the 1960 Broadway musical
Wildcat with
Lucille Ball and Paula Stewart premiering.
Laia Ladaia (Reza) This upbeat and exciting Bossa Nova was comes to us from 1964 when it was titled
Reza. It was renamed for a Serigio Mendes album in 1969.
Minha Saudade Written in 1955 by Joao Donato (accordionist, pianist, singer, and composer) with lyrics by Joao Gilberto, this upbeat Latin number should become a favorite of any accordionist.
My Baby Just Cares For Me Written for 1930 musical
Whoopee this would be one of those forgotten
numbers if it were not that Nina Simone adopted it as her theme song.
One O'Clock Jump Here is something a little different for your accordion: A classic Count Bassie number
which is sure to improve your improv muscles. When playing, remember to have fun!
Only You A big hit for The Platters in 1955, this is a bit of sappy music that
you can play at any gig!
Phantom of the Opera The entire world was captivated by “Phantom” when it first hit the Broadway
stage in 1986. And, it has not lost any of its appeal over the years. This arrangement
makes it sound like your accordion is the biggest theatre organ and let's you be
the star of the stage!
Si Tu Vois Ma Mere The soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet was more than an
a jazz instrumentalist ... he was also an accomplished composer. This lovely
tune was written in 1952 and subsequently used in the Woody Allen directed
movie “Midnight in Paris”.
Solamente Una Vez Mexico's most popular composer and singer of the early 20th century, Agustin Lara,
composed this Bolero in 1941. It is also known by its English title
“Only Once in my Life”. A very enjoyable piece to play!
Someone to Light Up My Life This great samba written by Antonio Carlos Jobin in 1956 has been featured by
many musicians, translated into many languages, and featured in various films.
Speak Up Mambo Popularized by Perez Prado in the 1950s the Mambo is another Latin American dance
derived from the Rhumba. This song was popularized by the Manhattan Transfer in 1972
... and it's a good one!
More songs to come. Suggestions? Send me a note: bob@mellowood.ca.
