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Recorded by stevie wonder

don’t you worry ’bout a thingWords and Music by Stevie Wonder

Arranged by Roger Emerson

Available for SAB, SSA, and 2-Part

00284351 SSA US $2.25 Level 3

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PERFORMANCE NOTES“Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing” was written and recorded in 1973 by the legendary, Stevie Wonder. It has become a frequently performed song by vocal jazz ensembles and was most recently recorded by John Legend.

The song originally began with dialogue in which Stevie Wonder portrays a slick character trying to impress a young lady. He talks about all of the places he has been like Paris and Peru, and also says that he is fluent in Spanish. At that point, he says, “Todo ‘sta bien chevere’.” Loosely translated, the phrase means, “Everything’s really cool!” We sing that phrase at the end of the song. For years, people thought Wonder was talking about a Chevrolet automobile!

CHORAL PREPARATION There are two major challenges in this hip arrangement. First is the pronunciation of “don’t you.” It is very common for soloists and even small ensembles to sing the words as “don’t chew.” However, with a large group and in most choral settings, it is better to say or sing, “dohn tyou” for clarity.

The second challenge is the chromatic lines that start at meas. 37. Practice everyone singing a unison chromatic scale. Listen carefully to the half steps and strive for accuracy. Then stack each part, starting with Alto, then adding Soprano II, and finally Soprano I.

For added energy, add an egg shaker playing eighth notes with an accent on beats 2 and 4 throughout.

I hope you enjoy singing this arrangement as much as I did writing it!

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ARRANGERRoger Emerson is one of the leading choral composers in America today with over 500 titles in print and 15 million copies in circulation. After years of teaching music in the public schools and at the college level, Roger now devotes full time to composing, arranging and consulting. He is known for creating “songs kids love to sing.” He is the recipient of many ASCAP Standard Awards, and his works have been performed at the Kennedy Center, the White House and Carnegie Hall. In addition, Roger currently serves as the Northern California ACDA Representative and Board Member.

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Don’t You Worry ’Bout a Thing

Words and Music bySTEVIE WONDER

Copyright © 1973 Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Black Bull Music Copyright Renewed

This arrangement Copyright © 2018 Jobete Music Co., Inc. and Black Bull Music All Rights Administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 424 Church Street, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37219

International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved

Arranged by ROGER EMERSON

For SSA* and Piano

Duration: ca. 3:00

*Available separately: SAB (00155584), SSA (00284351), 2-Part (00155585) halleonard.com/choral Visit choralmusicdirect.com to purchase and download digital scores and audio mp3s (full performance, instrumental only, and individual part predominant tracks).

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