Only You (Yazoo / Yaz) – SAB Choir + Piano | Sheet Music Preview.
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Only You (Yazoo / Yaz) – SAB Choir + Piano | Sheet Music Preview.
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“Only You” by Yazoo — also known as Yaz in the U.S. — arranged for SAB choir and piano by Joseph Hollings. This expressive 3-part mixed choral arrangement brings the gentle 1980s synth-pop character of the original Yazoo/Yaz recording to school choirs, developing mixed choirs, adult community choirs, amateur mixed choirs, and pops concert programs.
Written by Vince Clarke and made famous by Yazoo/Yaz, featuring Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke, “Only You” is a memorable pop ballad that works beautifully as a gentle mid-program feature. This arrangement is especially useful for directors looking to add classic ’80s flavor to a general concert, build an 1980s-themed program, or give singers a familiar pop song that is rewarding without being overly difficult.
The vocal writing is designed to be rehearsal-friendly while still offering musical interest for concert performance. The alto often carries the melody while the soprano provides the upper harmonizing line, with contrasting melodic moments given to the baritone. All three voice parts have meaningful material throughout.
The piano accompaniment is distinct from the voices and designed for an accompanist, music teacher, or capable student pianist. Rather than simply doubling the choir, the piano part captures the rhythmic motion, synth textures, and electro-pop production style of the original recording. The vocal lines also echo some of the original synth interest, helping the arrangement feel connected to the Yazoo/Yaz version.
There are no solos and no divisi, and the lyrics are fully school-appropriate as written.
Details:
• Voicing: SAB Choir / 3-Part Mixed Choir with Piano
• Key: C major
• Tempo: ♩ = 102
• Duration: 2:55
• Pages: 11
• Level: Intermediate
• Solos: none
• Divisi: none
• Lyrics: school-appropriate as written
Vocal ranges:
• Soprano: C4–F5
• Alto: G3–G4
• Baritone: G2–C4
Best for: developing high school mixed choirs, SAB choirs, adult community choirs, amateur mixed choirs, school pop showcases, 1980s-themed concerts, general concert programming, pops concerts, and ensembles looking for a gentle but memorable 3-part mixed pop arrangement.
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