Love & Weddings

Theme > Love & Weddings

A – You’re Adorable

This tune is as sweet and light as they come. Show your audiences you are a clever speller, as well as being wise in the ways of love.

After the Lovin’

They don’t come any sweeter than this love song. Sing this lovely tune on an afterglow or for a change of pace during a show.

All Alone! (Von Tilzer)

This cute come-hither uptune is fine for both women and men. Hey, it is time for some billing and cooing in the parlor.

All I Have to Do Is Dream

You can’t go wrong with a hit by the Everly Brothers. This version is a little bit fancier than the published Harmony Explosion arrangement. Now available for SATB mixed voices.

Learning tracks available from:
Shawn Thomas
SSAA

All Night Long

The wonderful Chilton Price wrote this spicy song. Though no more than R rated, the song makes its meaning clear. Ms. Price’s biggest hit was “You Belong to Me.” She composed the latter song alone, though a couple of the band members who introduced the piece wangled their way into a share of the compensation. This practice has not been at all rare. Hey, do you think Elvis really wrote “Love Me Tender”?

All the Way

This wonderfully intense ballad is great for contest. Flipside first sang it in most heartfelt fashion. Now top women’s groups such as MAXX Factor and Gem City have taken this song to a new level.

Learning tracks available from:
Jen Cooke
SSAA
Tim Waurick
TTBB
Tim Waurick
SSAA

Annie’s Song

The lovely John Denver song, this piece is good for weddings—and any other occasion when you want to express your feelings for your beloved.

Aura Lee/Love Me Tender

These two love songs, debuted almost 100 years apart, are identical musically. Elvis has not left the building yet. The men’s version is available from the BHS; the women’s, from Sheet Music Plus under “Love Me Tender.”

Learning tracks available from:
Chris Arnold
TTBB

Because You Loved Me

Here is a lovely pop song by Celine Dion, in the mold of “The Wind Beneath My Wings.” Sing it at weddings or any time love is in the air.

Learning tracks available from:
Anne Bureau
SSAA

Believe It or Not

No, this isn’t Ripley’s. Peformed by Joey Scarbury, this is the theme song from the early-’80s TV show The Greatest American Hero. Make yourself and your audiences happy with this most uplifting tune!

Bill

Ladies, do you love your man for, well, no certain reason, but you love him just the same? This song tells your story.

Book of Love

This lively tune was a one-hit wonder back in 1958 for the Monotones. Hailing from Newark, N.J., the doo-wop group reached #5 with this pop classic. This was their only chart hit, but maybe if they had picked a more musically-skilled name. . . .

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

The lively pop hit by Neil Sedaka can now be sung in contest. Big fun awaits you! Anne Bureau has recorded women’s tracks for both the contest and show versions.

Learning tracks available from:
Anne Bureau
SSAA

Button Up Your Overcoat

As cute as they come, this tune is available in regular and senior-citizens’ versions. Chris Arnold has recorded learning tracks for both versions. Do give this happy tune a try.

Learning tracks available from:
Chris Arnold
TTBB

Bye Bye Love

Here is one of the Everly Brothers’ finest tunes. The men’s, women’s and mixed versions of this lively tale of lost love are all published by the BHS, so you would order the arrangement from them.

 

Learning tracks available from:
James Estes
TTBB
Jen Cooke
SSAA
Kim Kraut
SSAA

Call Me Irresponsible

Sung by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dinah Washington and Michael Bublé, this tune gives a cheery declaration of love.

Can’t Buy Me Love

This classic from the Fab Four is not only lively and wise, it is contestable too (though SAI groups should check with a Music judge). But whether for contest or show, this song is a sure winner. “Everybody tells me so!” Tim Waurick’s tracks for women are purely great, and he now has them for men too.

Learning tracks available from:
Tim Waurick
SSAA
Tim Waurick
TTBB
Donya Metzger
SSAA

Candle on the Water

From the Disney film Pete’s Dragon, this beautiful song explores the depths of true love. What a lovely image the title paints, eh?

Come Rain or Come Shine

Ella Fitzgerald made this tune famous. It is just right for pledging undying devotion at weddings and other happy occasions.

Learning tracks available from:
James Estes
TTBB

Crying

This Roy Orbison song is a popular classic, of course. Very few barbershop groups have a lead(s) who can handle the rangy melody, so the lead, tenor and bass take turns with it. (Sorry about that, baris.)

Devoted to You

It doesn’t get any better than the Everly Brothers singing about true love. Would make a fine addition to wedding vows.

Learning tracks available from:
Anne Bureau
SSAA

Doris

Written by barbershopper Ken Carter for his late wife, this song is short, sweet, sad and most heartfelt.

Etkö uskalla mua rakastaa

What? You mean you don’t have a song in Finnish in your repertoire? My friend, you have a serious shortage of double letters in your life. Actually, this is a lovely song in any language, and an English translation is in the works. So take a chance and givve itt aa trryy.

Forever and a Day

Barry Manilow co-composed and performs this ballad, a powerful declaration of love. This tune would fit most weddings very well but works fine for almost all occasions.

Get Me to the Girl Medley

An ultra-cool combination of Get Me to the Church on Time and The Girl That I Marry, this medley is both hip and loving. No longer exclusive to Alchemy.

Glory of Love, The

This song is beyond happy. “Ecstatic” might be a better word, as the both the highs and lows of glorious love are celebrated.

Learning tracks available from:
Anne Bureau
SSAA

Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy

Composed back in 1976 by Freddie Mercury, this tune is happy and seductive at the same time. You will be Queen for a Day if receive loving treatment this good.

Happy

Diana Ross sang this tender song of the happiness love brings. This is definitely not the Pharrell Williams tune.

Hawaiian Wedding Song

Great for weddings, of course, this tenor solo also adds a special touch to any show.

Hello, Mary Lou

The lively Ricky Nelson song works just fine for contest or show. Audiences purely love this one.

Hello, Young Lovers

A classic song for older singers, this ballad from The King and I is as timeless as it is beautiful. Give it a whirl and see what you think.

Here’s to My Lady

A classy easy-beat, very romantic, this song would be just right for honoring the bride on her wedding day.

I Believe in You

A beautiful, haunting piece, “I Believe in You” encourages a friend who is down and out to believe in herself or himself. The lyrics are mostly in English, partly in French. The format is solo with four-part background, with the final chord splitting into seven parts. Do check this wonderful song out for your chorus!

I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire

When well-known barbershopper Darryl Flinn first heard my current quartet, Lock 4, he remarked on what a fine voice our lead, Keith, had and declared him to be the lost Ink Spot. So naturally I went back and arranged Keith’s favorite Ink Spot song. The piece lives more vividly with guitar accompaniment, and there is even a traditional, uh, spot for a bass recitation.
By the way, our quartet’s name has a double meaning. The Ohio & Erie Canal came through Akron back in the day, and of course we barbershoppers love to lock and ring those chords!

I Have a Love

This gorgeous tune is from the classic musical West Side Story.   The format is solo plus chorus, five parts for women. Romantic love was never explained any better.

I Only Have Eyes for You

This popular classic is now available in two versions. One has the shimmering feel of the rock ‘n’ roll hit, while the other is a contestable tempo ballad as sung by Metropolis. The latter can be sung either straight or, as the quartet did it, humorously. Tim’s tracks are for the ballad version.

Learning tracks available from:
Tim Brooks
TTBB
Kim Kraut
SSAA

I Only Want to Be with You

Popularized by Dusty Springfield in the ’60s, this happy love song was arranged for all of the LABBS ladies. Best to contact them for SSAA tracks. Shawn Thomas recorded the TTBB version.

Learning tracks available from:
Shawn Thomas
TTBB

I Say a Little Prayer

When I first got involved with the Cleveland Heights High School Barbershoppers, I asked the young women what song they would most like to have arranged. Thinking of the Julia Roberts film “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” they choose this one. This sweet tune is now available to other youth groups, and there is also a version for the grown-ups which is pitched down a little.

I Told Them All About You

The old Whippoorwill song has now been arranged with the correct melody and updated. Yo, it really rocks!

I Will

What a delightful love song this is! An easy-beat piece with an almost Latin feel, it was a hit for the Beatles back in 1968. Lennon and McCartney sure knew how to write ’em!

I Wish You Love

Songs don’t get much prettier than this tempo ballad. The arrangement is patterned after Natalie Cole’s rendition, so it is bittersweet—more sweet than bitter—and heartfelt rather than being just energetic, as some barbershop renditions are. Do yourself a favor and check out this lush gem!

Learning tracks available from:
Peter Nugent
SSAA

I’ll Never Say “Never Again” Again

A lively swing number, this contestable tune was a hit for SAI medalist ReMix for the women and BHS medalist SRO for the men. We can’t really be sure about love, can we? Please specify whether you would like to preview the original ReMix version (Kim’s tracks) or Mo Field’s revision (Donya’s tracks) with intro by Jay Giallombardo—or both!

Learning tracks available from:
Shawn Thomas
TTBB
Donya Metzger
SSAA
Kim Kraut
SSAA

I’ll String Along with You

Do you want an easy, happy way to profess your love? You won’t come to the end of your rope if you sing this easy-beat tune, which is no longer exclusive. So tie it up for your group!

Learning tracks available from:
Shawn Thomas
TTBB

I’m Nobody’s Baby

This tempo ballad just drips loneliness. Songs like this can sometimes effect a real healing when a listener who is in the same boat realizes that he or she is not alone.

If

This tender pop hit, made famous by Bread, is a most moving love song. It makes a great song for weddings, Singing Valentines and much more.

If I Loved You

Songs don’t get much more beautiful and poignant than this one. From the musical Carousel, this piece tells a tale that is, well . . . not so theoretical after all.

If You Believe

A most uplifting pop love ballad, this tune is full of goodness and inspiration.

Island of Dreams

The ’60s group The Seekers (I’ll Never Find Another You, Georgy Girl) sang this captivating song. It is arranged for eight-part mixed voices.

It’s Magic

Metropolis hams this tune up, but it can be sung straight just fine. Profess your love with this soaring song.

It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday

In 1991 this song was a big hit for Boyz II Men. Formed in 1988 in Philadelphia, this R&B vocal group recorded a whopping eight Top-10 tunes in just a little over four years. Do yourself, and your audiences, a favor and check out this beautiful, poignant song of lost love.

It’s the Girl

Is it the moonlight that makes love happen? This jumpin’ tune tells you where it’s at. Metropolis had big fun with this one, as will you and your audiences.

Jones Boy, The

The whole town’s talkin’ about the Jones boy. Why? Because he’s in love, of course! Have great fun with this Mills Brothers’ song.

Killing Me Softly with His (Her) Song

This powerful Grammy Award winner, sung by Roberta Flack, is now available in two versions. One is as usual, while the other, as sung by MAXX Factor, is delightfully twisted.

Let It Be Me

The Everly Brothers sang this heartfelt love ballad with great Success. It was a Top 10 hit for the duo back in 1960. Now available for SATB mixed voices (as well as for men and women).

Let Me Be Your Wings

This wonderful, romantic song was written by Barry Manilow and featured in the movie Thumbellina. And isn’t the title just lovely?

Little Pal

This classic barbershop ballad speaks of a wayward father saying goodbye to his son. Hope springs eternal. . . .

Love Changes Everything

If you are not familiar with this Andrew Lloyd Webber song, you owe it to yourself to find it, whether this arrangement or in some other form. It is purely gorgeous.

Love’s Old Sweet Song

This classic ballad creates a vivid mood of love. Yes, it is “just a song at twilight.”

Mandy Lee

This classic barbershop ballad tells of a sweet, gentle love. And ain’t it grand. . . .

Margie

Everyone likes this popular standard. Love and marriage, anyone?

Mary in the Morning

Pretty and rhythmic, this pop ballad lets you express your feelings for your beloved most sweetly. If sweet is your thing, have a listen to this tune.

May You Always

A modernish tempo ballad, this tune is suitable for contest. It conveys a  sweet sentiment with powerful, creative lyrics and images. Have a look and a listen. . . .

Merry Christmas, Darling

The Carpenters’ moving hit is available in various versions: women’s, men’s, mixed and as a solo plus four parts for a chorus specialty number. They don’t get any sweeter than this.

Learning tracks available from:
James Estes
TTBB
Scott Anderson
TTBB

Mexicali Rose

This C&W classic harmonizes just fine for barbershop and has multi-cultural appeal. A Spanish translation of the chorus is included. Sing both choruses to please a wide audience, even in contest.

Learning tracks available from:
BHS Charts with Tracks
TTBB
Tim Waurick
TTBB

More

The theme from the movie Mondo Cane, this easy-listening classic is great for shows, glows and weddings. And it’s not really a dog’s world after all, is it?

Music Man Ballad Medley

Check out this fine mix of Sincere, It’s You and Lida Rose. These love songs from the timeless musical comedy are sure to to transport your audiences back 100 years to River City, Iowa.

My Foolish Heart

Here is a wonderful ballad about falling in love despite having been burned many times in the past. Power Play sang this hopeful, powerful tune. Just about everyone in your audiences will be able to identify with these powerful feelings!

My Guy

When this song went all the way to #1 back in 1964, it was no miracle. Written and produced by Smokey Robinson—get it?—this happy tune of loyal love made in big on both the pop and R&B charts for Motown star Mary Wells. This tune will make your audiences smile, and you as well!

My Love Is like a Red, Red Rose

By gosh, no one wrote ’em quite like the Scottish poet Robert Burns. If you like singing the old songs, and if you like singing love songs, this piece from 1794 qualifies nicely as both.

My Prayer

This arrangement of the beautiful #1 hit for the Platters (1956) debuted at a barbershopper’s wedding. You can spread the love by picking up on this hopeful tune.

My Romance

Though usually performed as a ballad, this lovely tune works just fine in a swinging tempo. This one is guaranteed to bring out the feeling of cool cat or kitten in you.

My Romance/It’s You

A truly gorgeous contest ballad medley, this piece is a clear winner. The interweaving of these two songs is really something special.

My Sally

Sally in our alley is not just any girl. No, it is your beloved mother, says this vintage song.

Nancy Lee

This is a simple, old-fashioned song about a sweetheart. And sweet it is. . . .

No No Never

Performed in English by Texas Lightning, this song was the German entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006. Has a fine rock/pop/country feel to it.

Oh! My Love Is like a Red, Red Rose

This arrangement uses an ancient melody and Robert Burns’s classic lyrics. Burns composed this poem way, way back, in 1794. Love is timeless, eh?

Orange Colored Sky

This tune is fun, lively and makes a great opener or closer. Short and to the point, It is available in both contest and show versions. Anne’s tracks go with the contest chart, and Drew’s and Jen’s with the show version. Really, though, either one is fine for competition these days.

Learning tracks available from:
Anne Bureau
SSAA
Drew Wheaton
TTBB
Jen Cooke
SSAA

Peg o’ My Heart

No one doesn’t enjoy this easy-beat tune. It makes a fine change of pace for your performances.

Learning tracks available from:
Tim Brooks
TTBB

Perfect Story

Idina Menzel, who played the Wicked green witch Elphaba on Broadway, sings this haunting tune. You are sure to tug on your audiences’ heartstrings when you sing about a mother reassuring her child that even though she and her husband must part, the child is wonderful and is truly loved.

Pokarekare Ana

This gem of a Maori love song was originally arranged for The Ritz, who won quartet gold in 1991. They sang it with great success on a trip to New Zealand. The Musical Island Boys, our champ quartet in 2014, picked up on it, as have many other groups in that country. The lyrics are about half in English, but no worries, for Polynesian words are easy to sound out, and there are multiple performances on YouTube. By the way, this gentle tune is considered almost like a second national anthem for the Kiwis.

Learning tracks available from:
Peter Nugent
TTBB

Precious Friends

Folk legend Pete Seeger penned this uplifting song. Use this piece to honor a friend(s) or simply to inpire your audiences. Arranged for chorus and soloist.

Roses Bring Dreams of You

A solid but not simplistic ballad, this song was wonderfully rendered by Power Play. The lovely tag has been featured in The HARMONIZER.

Secret Love

Arranged for the LABBS organization, this lush tune works for men too. Isn’t it great when you can let a happy secret out. . . .

She Believes in Me

This uplifting pop/country hit pays homage to the beloved lady who gives you so much support. Sing it to bring out your inner Kenny Rogers!

Silhouettes (on the Shade)

Truly a rock’n’roll classic that will take your audiences back, this tune offers lighthearted fun. The BHS publishes the men’s version.

Learning tracks available from:
Choral Tracks
TTBB

Something

There are not many prettier or more heartfelt songs than this Beatles’ love ballad. While most of the group’s tunes were written by the duo of Lennon and McCartney, this song was penned by lead guitarist George Harrison. This arrangement is probably good for contest but could possibly incur a small penalty. Hey, it would be worth it to perform such a lovely song!

Song Is Ended, The

The great Irving Berlin composed this haunting tune back in 1927. Berlin paints a brilliant, poignant image for the end of a love affair. The men’s version of this arrangement is published by the BHS.

Sugartime

What could be sweeter than singing this McGuire Sisters’ piece of confection? Your quartet or chorus will find out you definitely have not bitten off more than you can chew.

Learning tracks available from:
Anne Bureau
SSAA

Sunshine of Your Smile, The

First a barbershop hit for our 1956 champ quartet, the Confederates, this ballad is a real powerhouse. The arrangement is available as sung by 2003 champ Power Play and in a longer version perhaps better suited for choruses. Anne’s tracks are the former; Chris’s and Jen’s, the latter.

Learning tracks available from:
Anne Bureau
SSAA
Chris Arnold
TTBB
Jo Black
SSAA

That Lovely Weekend

Though this ballad was most popular in the UK, barbershoppers the world over will enjoy its sweet, romantic sentiment.

Their Hearts Were Full of Spring

A beautiful song of lifelong love, this piece will warm your audiences’ hearts. So sing to the young person we can all carry with us for life.

Theme from Ice Castles

Also called Through the Eyes of Love, this song is especially lovely. Give this delightful piece a try. Your audiences will be glad you did.

Till We Meet Again

This WWI ballad never goes out of style. So it’s time for you to “Smile the while. . . .”

To Know Him (Her) Is to Love Him (Her)

Emmylou Harris revived this rock’n’roll hit in the album Trio, along with standout performers Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton. The original was a #1 hit back in 1958 for the Teddy Bears, one of whose members, Phil Spector, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame as a writer and producer in 1989.

To Where You Are

Performed by our 2003 international champion quartet, Power Play, this powerful love sung was debuted by Josh Groban in 2001, when he was barely out of his teens. Now pushing 40, Groban is still going strong, so dropping out of college to turn pro was not such a bad idea, eh?

Too Marvelous for Words

This clever love song is just too marvelous not to sing. Hey, that is what international medalist State Line Grocery thought. How about you? Are you marvy enough?

Learning tracks available from:
Donya Metzger
SSAA

Too Young

An ageless song of young love, this tune tells of the greater wisdom of the younger folks. But singers of any age can have a hit with this piece, for sure.

Treat Me Nice

The King himself sang this cautionary love story. The Musical Island Boys might just be willing to share it with you.

Try a Little Tenderness

This popular classic speaks to all the men in your audience—and the women sure do hope the menfolk will listen.

Ukulele Lady

Here is some gentle, sweet, lighthearted fun for you and your audiences. Mm, can’t you just feel the warm breeze and taste the drink with the little umbrella in it.. . . . The highly entertaining quartet Boardwalk can.

Unchained Melody

Similar to Acoustix’s take on the old rock ‘n’ roll version, this chart is plenty weird. Your tenor gets the chance to shine here, but—heck, sing it anyhow. . . .

Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Swing

A Cab Calloway tune that really swings, this witty song has something for everyone. It is no longer exclusive to Sweden’s Dalton Bros., so do give it a shot.

Wedding Song

This song is just right for weddings, naturally. Pizza, Pooh and Magpie—well, that is what the Beatles called Peter, Paul and Mary—sang this piece with great success.

What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?

This popular hit has a lot going for it. Sweet, gentle, flattering, wry—it is just plain fun to sing, and to listen to as well. Treat your seasonal audiences to this delightful tune!

When I Grow Too Old to Dream

A beautiful Sigmund Romberg tempo ballad, this song tells of a bittersweet parting that is more sweet than bitter. Do check out this lovely tune.

When You and I Were Young, Maggie

This pensive, timeless ballad has certainly stood the test of time. The reprise of the theme melody in the tag is a nice added touch.

When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New/Dear Old Sue

Here is a square medley of love that has a wonderfully old-fashioned ring to it. The bass’s recitation on the second chorus of “When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New” is heartfelt and unique. Ain’t lifelong love grand?

Where Is Love?

There are not many lovelier, more touching Broadway ballads than this. A bonus is that this song is contestable. I often listen to Tim Waurick’s full mix of this arrangement just for enjoyment.

Learning tracks available from:
Tim Waurick
TTBB

Wherever There’s Me, There’s You

You may not be familiar with this song, but it is way cheerful and appealing. Your group wants to sing it; you just don’t know it yet. Anne Bureau has made some killer tracks to help you learn this tune fast.

Learning tracks available from:
Anne Bureau
SSAA

Whispering

Here is an easy-beat, contestable love song that is most gentle and enjoyable. This tune is now available in both men’s and women’s voicing.

Learning tracks available from:
Chris Arnold
TTBB

Whole New World

A #1 hit for Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle in 1993, this lovely tune soars into the stratosphere to tell us of the joys of new love. And believe it or not, this song works just fine in BHS contests. So take a magic carpet ride on this theme song from the animated film Aladdin.

Learning tracks available from:
Matt Powell
TTBB

Wind Beneath My Wings, The

Here is the inspirational Bette Midler hit about the man behind the woman, or vice versa. Do give this powerful piece a try. The arrangement is now available for SATB mixed voices, where it also fits very nicely.

With Two Wings

Marvelously energetic 8-parter about men and women working together, as sung by Friends.

You and Me (We Wanted It All)

Written by Peter Allen and Carole Bayer Sager, this bittersweet tune tells of a love so hot that it had to burn out. The young lover in all of us will be able to relate to this tale.

You Walk with Me

This beautiful tempo ballad comes from the Broadway musical version of The Full Monty. At first hearing, I assumed it was a religious piece. While “You Walk with Me” certainly can be sung that way, in the musical it is sung by two people who love each other. Do yourself a favor and look this song up, whether through a preview from me or simply online.

You’ve Got a Friend

What’s not to like about this Carole King classic? Great for honoring a special person or delighting all of your audiences.

Learning tracks available from:
Anne Bureau
SSAA

Young at Heart

With witty, quick-rhyming lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and a cleverly-fashioned tune by Johnny Richards, this song really shines. Frank Sinatra sang the definitive version of the tune, debuting it in the film titled, not surprisingly, Young at Heart.