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Georgia On My Mind

Music by Hoagy Carmicheal, Lyrics by Stuart Gorrell

Originally Performed by Ray Charles

The song was written in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Stuart Gorrell (lyrics). Although it is frequently asserted that the lyrics were written not about the state of Georgia, but rather for Carmichael's sister, Georgia Carmichael,[2] Hoagy Carmichael himself contradicted this view with his recounting of the origin of the song in his second autobiography Sometimes I Wonder. Carmichael wrote that the song was composed when bandleader Frankie Trumbauer suggested that he write about the state of Georgia. According to Carmichael, Trumbauer also suggested the opening lyrics should be "Georgia, Georgia ...", with the remaining lyrics coming from Gorell. Carmichael made no mention at all of his sister in his telling of the song's genesis.[3]

The song was first recorded on September 15, 1930, in New York by Hoagy Carmichael and His Orchestra with Bix Beiderbecke on muted cornet and Hoagy Carmichael on vocals. It featured Eddie Lang on guitar. The recording was part of Beiderbecke's last recording session.[4] The recording was released as Victor 23013 with "One Night in Havana". In 2014, the recording was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame.

    Release Date: 1930
Awards
2014 - Grammy Winner - Hall Of Fame


Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Gene Puerling : The Best Of Gene Puerling : Mixed 5-8 Parts : Songbook : 029156057072  : 00-SVB00105

Gene Puerling : The Best Of Gene Puerling

There certainly is no more influential and revered a cappella arranger than the brilliant Gene Puerling. From his auspicious beginnings as a founding member of the vocal jazz group the Hi-Lo's, with whom he recorded thirteen albums between the years of 1953-1964, Gene revealed the talent and promise that would later be fully realized with his work as director, arranger and performer with the Singers UnLimited. SATB, accompanied with optional rhythm section

Songlist: Button Up Your Overcoat, Georgia On My Mind, Rockin' Chair, The Shadow of Your Smile, Small Fry

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Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | Performed by The Singers Unlimited | 4407b | Songbook | $5.95


Robert Sterling : Hoagy Carmichael - A Choral Portrait : SAB : Songbook : 747510010265 : 35009409

Robert Sterling : Hoagy Carmichael - A Choral Portrait

Certainly one of America's greatest songwriters with many wonderful contributions to the American Songbook. Here is a fun medley of some of his greatest songs.

Songlist: Stardust, Heart and Soul, Georgia on My Mind, Lazy River, In The Cool Cool Cool of the Evening, The Nearness of You

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Voicing: SAB | 4360b | Songbook | $3.95 | With Piano


Robert Sterling : Hoagy Carmichael - A Choral Portrait : SATB : Songbook : 747510010265 : 35009408

Robert Sterling : Hoagy Carmichael - A Choral Portrait

Certainly one of America's greatest songwriters with many wonderful contributions to the American Songbook. Here is a fun medley of some of his greatest songs.

Songlist: Stardust, Heart and Soul, Georgia on My Mind, Lazy River, In The Cool Cool Cool of the Evening, The Nearness of You

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Voicing: SATB | 4361b | Songbook | $6.95 | With Piano


Sing with the Choir : Standards : SATB : Songbook & CD : 884088211677 : 142345510X : 00333003

Sing with the Choir : Standards

This great new collection lets singers become part of a full choir and sing along with some of the most-loved songs of all time. Each book includes SATB parts and the accompanying CD features full, professionally recorded performances. Now you just need to turn on the CD, open the book, pick your part, and SING ALONG WITH THE CHOIR! This collection features eight popular jazz standards.

Songlist: Cheek to Cheek, Georgia On My Mind, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, I'm Beginning to See the Light, Moon River, On the Sunny Side of the Street, Skylark, When I Fall in Love

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Voicing: SATB | 8604b | Songbook & CD | $14.95 | Accompanied


Various Arrangers : Jazz Classics : SATB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Jazz Classics

Warm harmonies and gently nuanced textures give Roger Emerson's setting special appeal. Steve Zegree's jazz harmonies in this classic ballad, "Try To Remember," from The Fantasticks simply shimmers in this warm a cappella setting! This beautifully lyrical classic ballad, "The Very Thought Of You," is expressively arranged in a lush a cappella setting. Varied choral textures and luscious harmonies make "Hello Young Lovers" an ideal selection for a cappella vocal groups. Also included is "Georgia On My Mind."

Songlist: Hello, Young Lovers, Georgia On My Mind, A Cappella

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Voicing: SATB | 6324b | Sheet Music Collection | $5.95 | A Cappella


Elaine Schmidt : First 15 Lessons - Voice (Pop Singers' Edition) : Solo : Songbook & Online Audio : 888680720216 : 1540013847 : 00254122

Elaine Schmidt : First 15 Lessons - Voice (Pop Singers' Edition)

The First 15 Lessons series provides a step-by-step lesson plan for the absolute beginner, complete with audio tracks, video lessons, and real songs! Designed for self-teaching or for use with an instructor, you'll build a solid foundation as you work through each lesson, learning the basics of the instrument and music reading while practicing the many exercises, concepts and song excerpts within. Must-know instruction so you can start playing right away, with a free online metronome! The voice book features lessons on: full-body singing, breathing, finding your voice, vocal warmups, the vocal break, caring for your voice, diction, music literacy, building skills, working on a song, dealing with nerves and more. Includes vocal lines from 12 songs: At Last - Cups (When I'm Gone) - Danny Boy - Georgia on My Mind - Give My Regards to Broadway - Hallelujah - Hard Times Come Again No More - Homeward Bound - I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares for Me) - Scarborough Fair - The Skye Boat Song - You Raise Me Up.

Songlist: At Last, Danny Boy, Hallelujah, You Raise Me Up, Scarborough Fair, Homeward Bound, Give My Regards To Broadway, Skye Boat Song, Cups (When I'm Gone), Georgia On My Mind, Hard Times Come Again No More, I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares For Me)

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Voicing: Solo | 40152b | Songbook & Online Audio | $9.95


Louis Armstrong : Original Keys For Singers : Solo : Songbook : 884088280666 : 1423465873 : 00307029

Louis Armstrong : Original Keys For Singers

Features authentic vocal/piano transcriptions of 17 Satchmo classics in their original keys!

Songlist: Ain't Misbehavin', Basin Street Blues, Cabaret, Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans, Dream a Little Dream of Me, Georgia On My Mind, Hello, Dolly!, A Kiss to Build a Dream On, Mack the Knife, Makin Whoopie, Mame, On the Sunny Side of the Street, St. Louis Blues, What A Wonderful World, When it's Sleepy Time Down South, When the Saints go Marching In, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Louis Armstrong | 5578b | Songbook | $19.95 | Voice and Piano


Michael Buble : Crazy Love : Solo : Songbook & CD : 884088518707 : 1423496779 : 00740439

Michael Buble : Crazy Love

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you! The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols, and the CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so Mac & PC users can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. Sing along with 10 tracks from Bublé's hit album: All I Do Is Dream of You - All of Me - At This Moment - Crazy Love - Cry Me a River - Georgia on My Mind - Haven't Met You Yet - Heartache Tonight - Hold On - You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You.

Songlist: Crazy Love, Hold On, All I Do Is Dream Of You, All Of Me, At This Moment, Cry Me A River, Haven't Met You Yet, Georgia On My Mind, Heartache Tonight, You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Michael Buble | 8345b | Songbook & CD | $15.95 | Voice with Jazz Combo


Ray Charles  : A Man and His Soul : Solo : Songbook : 029156072648  : 00-TPF0144

Ray Charles : A Man and His Soul

Ray Charles is famous for soulful pop hits like "Georgia On My Mind," "Hit the Road, Jack," and "I Can't Stop Loving You." Blind from the age of seven, Charles was a gifted pianist and saxophonist who taught himself to compose and arrange music by Braille, then went on to become one of the most successful African-American artists of the 20th century. A choice collection of some of Ray Charles's most famous songs.

Songlist: Born to Lose, Georgia On My Mind, Hit the Road Jack, I Can't Stop Loving You, Ruby, Swanee River Rock, What'd I Say, Baby Grand, A Bit of Soul, Born To Lose, Come Live With Me, Crying Time, Don't Change on Me, Hallelujah I Love Her So, In The Heat Of The Night, I Ain't Gonna Worry My Mind, Let The Good Times Roll, Living For The City, No One, One Mint Julep, Shake Your Tail Feather, Swanee River Rock, You Are My Sunshine, You Don't Know Me

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Ray Charles | 5400b | Songbook | $16.95


Ray Charles : Pro Vocal Series : Solo : Songbook & CD : 884088267148 : 1423460464 : 00740399

Ray Charles : Pro Vocal Series

A multitalented blind black musician, Ray Charles pioneered soul music, which became enormously popular among both black and white audiences beginning in the late '50s. In secularizing certain aspects of gospel music (chord changes, song structures, call and response techniques, and vocal screams, wails, and moans) and adding blues based lyrics, he virtually invented a new genre of music. He brought a soulful sound to country music and pop standards through his Modern Sounds recordings and who Frank Sinatra called "the only true genius in the business" This Pro Vocal series contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight of his hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening, and then separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without changing the tempo! Perfect for home rehearsal, parties, auditions, corporate events, and gigs without a backup band. Or for singing just for the fun of it!

Songlist: Born To Lose, Georgia On My Mind, Hallelujah I Love Her So, I Can't Stop Loving You, I Got A Woman, Unchain my Hear, What'd I Say, You Don't Know Me

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Ray Charles | 6005b | Songbook & CD | $14.95 | Voice with Jazz Combo


Various : The Homespun Songbook : Unison : Songbook : 840126964882 : 1705138756 : 00367073

Various : The Homespun Songbook

Singing and playing music at gatherings - whether around a campfire with friends, at parties or community sing-alongs - is always magical and uplifting. Music is the universal language that brings people together from all walks of life. Happy Traum, the renown folk musician and educator/founder of Homespun Tapes, has put together this fantastic collection of 100 songs, perfect for gatherings of all sizes. They have been joyously tested at sing-alongs and jamborees for generations, and he wants to share the experience with you! Happy tells how and where he became acquainted with each song and the artists who wrote them and/or made them famous (many of whom are/were personal friends) and how these songs shaped the culture and times. The songs in this collection are organized into four sections: Traditional Folk and Bluegrass, Singing the Blues, Gospel Songs and Spirituals, Singer/Songwriters. Here are a few highlights: Amazing Grace - Betty and Dupree - Blowin' in the Wind - Darcy Farrow - Freight Train - He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - House of the Rising Sun - I'll Fly Away - Kisses Sweeter Than Wine - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - Nine Hundred Miles - St. James Infirmary Blues - and many more! Each song contains lyrics and easy-to-play guitar chord diagrams!

Songlist: I Am A Pilgrim, Wildwood Flower, Nine Hundred Miles, Come Back Baby, Angels From Montgomery, Make Me A Pallet On The Floor, Rocky Mountain High, C.C. Rider, East Virginia Blues, Water Is Wide, Jesus On The Mainline, Amazing Grace, Careless Love, Bury Me Beneath The Willow, My Lord, What A Morning, Church Street Blues, Freight Train, Six Days On The Road, Willin', I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow, Annie's Song, The Circle Game, Summertime, John Henry, Angel Band, Rock Island Line, This Train, Let Us Break Bread Together, I'll Fly Away, Blowin' In The Wind, and more

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Voicing: Unison | 11801b | Songbook | $24.99


Various : The Singer's Jazz Anthology - Classic Standards : Solo : Songbook : 888680901806 : 1540041921 : 00287129

Various : The Singer's Jazz Anthology - Classic Standards

The Singer's Jazz Anthology is an exciting new series providing aspiring jazz vocalists and pianists with staples of the jazz repertoire. The singer's portion, matching the original sheet music, is paired with fresh, unique accompaniments arranged in an authentic jazz style and designed to enable the singer to sound like they're being backed by an accomplished jazz pianist. The accompaniments can be performed as written but include chord labels for pianists who are comfortable playing their own chord voicings. The included audio - recordings of the printed accompaniments, performed by the series arranger, Brent Edstrom - can be used by the vocalist in rehearsal or in performance.

Songlist: All The Things You Are, Almost Like Being In Love, Autumn Leaves, Some Other Time, Blue Skies, Body And Soul, Honeysuckle Rose, Cheek To Cheek, Come Rain Or Come Shine, Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me, Stardust, Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words), Georgia On My Mind, Tenderly, How High The Moon, I Can't Get Started, It Might As Well Be Spring, It's Only A Paper Moon, Misty, My Romance, The Nearness Of You, Route 66, (There Is) No Greater Love, The Very Thought Of You, When I Fall In Love

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Voicing: Solo | 70714b | Songbook | $19.95 | With Piano


Various : The Singer's Jazz Anthology - Classic Standards : Solo : Songbook : 888680901813 : 154004193X : 00287130

Various : The Singer's Jazz Anthology - Classic Standards

The Singer's Jazz Anthology is an exciting new series providing aspiring jazz vocalists and pianists with staples of the jazz repertoire. The singer's portion, matching the original sheet music, is paired with fresh, unique accompaniments arranged in an authentic jazz style and designed to enable the singer to sound like they're being backed by an accomplished jazz pianist. The accompaniments can be performed as written but include chord labels for pianists who are comfortable playing their own chord voicings. The included audio - recordings of the printed accompaniments, performed by the series arranger, Brent Edstrom - can be used by the vocalist in rehearsal or in performance. Songs include: All the Things You Are - Blue Skies - Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me - Georgia on My Mind - It's Only a Paper Moon - My Romance - When I Fall in Love - and more.

Songlist: All The Things You Are, Almost Like Being In Love, Autumn Leaves, Some Other Time, Blue Skies, Body And Soul, Honeysuckle Rose, Cheek To Cheek, Come Rain Or Come Shine, Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me, Stardust, Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words), Georgia On My Mind, Tenderly, How High The Moon, I Can't Get Started, It Might As Well Be Spring, It's Only A Paper Moon, Misty, My Romance, The Nearness Of You, Route 66, (There Is) No Greater Love, The Very Thought Of You, When I Fall In Love

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Voicing: Solo | 70715b | Songbook | $19.95 | With Piano


Various Arrangers : Crooners : Solo : Songbook : 884088274979 : 1423463668 : 00311819

Various Arrangers : Crooners

Your audience will swoon over these 84 standards crooned by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Mel Tormé and others. Includes: Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive - Bewitched - Blue Velvet - Chances Are - Georgia on My Mind - I've Got the World on a String - Lazy River - Misty - Mona Lisa - The Nearness of You - Red Roses for a Blue Lady - There Is No Greater Love - When I Fall in Love - and dozens more. Includes a title index, artist index, and a great section of photos and bios of each featured artist.

Songlist: I Believe, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive, I'm Walking Behind You (Look Over Your Shoulder), If, Wish You Were Here, Till The End Of Time, Rockin' Chair, Chances Are, Alright, Okay, You Win, Nature Boy, Night Song, Cry, Change Partners, Baby, It's Cold Outside, Baby (You've Got What It Takes), Candy, There Is No Greater Love, Bewitched, Beyond The Sea, Learnin' The Blues, Just Walking In The Rain, Blue Velvet, Body And Soul, Mr. Lonely, It's Just A Matter Of Time, Careless Hands, Mona Lisa, Cheek To Cheek, The Christmas Song, My Foolish Heart, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 2491b | Songbook | $19.95 | PVG


Various Arrangers : Sing with the Band - 30 Popular Songs for Male Singers : Solo : Songbook & 2 CDs : 884088539979 : 1617741299 : 00001492

Various Arrangers : Sing with the Band - 30 Popular Songs for Male Singers

Whether you aspire to sing in a cover band, shine on karaoke night, or you're simply a hobbyist, this collection is a must-have for all vocalists! It contains lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for 30 tunes including pop hits, rock classics, showtunes, and more. The accompanying CD contains sing-along tracks recorded by a professional band, and is enhanced for PC & Mac users with Amazing Slow-Downer pitch-changing technology, so you can sing the songs in any key without changing the tempo! Basic vocal warm-up exercises are also included to aid in voice development.

Songlist: Home, Hello, Let's Get It On, Stand By Me, My Way, Smooth, Somebody To Love, You Raise Me Up, Blue Suede Shoes, Copacabana (At The Copa), Da Ya Think I'm Sexy, Jessie's Girl, Every Breath You Take, Georgia On My Mind, Happy Together, Hey, Good Lookin', Hey Jude, How Deep Is Your Love, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), The Lady is a Tramp, Route 66, Stayin' Alive, Sweet Caroline, That'll Be The Day, That's Amore (That's Love), Ticket To Ride, Brick House, Summer Of '69, You Are the Sunshine of My Life, You Give Love A Bad Name

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Voicing: Solo | 4139b | Songbook & 2 CDs | $19.95


Various Arrangers : The REAL Book for Vocalists - Vol. 1 for High Voice : Solo : Songbook : 884088198916 : 1423451228 : 00240307

Various Arrangers : The REAL Book for Vocalists - Vol. 1 for High Voice

The Real Vocal Book has many of the selections from volumes 1 and 2 of the instrumental Real Books, but now with the lyrics added to the pre-existing melody line. Nearly 300 essential songs compiled especially for singers.

Songlist: Agua De Beber, Alfie, Alice In Wonderland, All Alone (Left Alone), (All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings, All Of Me, All Of You, All The Things You Are, Alright, Okay, You Win, Always, Angel Eyes, April In Paris, Are You Havin' Any Fun?, Autumn In New York, Autumn Leaves, Avalon, Azure, Baby, It's Cold Outside, Baltimore Oriole, Basin Street Blues, Bewitched, Beyond The Sea, Billie's Blues, Billie's Bounce, Birdland, The Birth of the Blues, Blame It on My Youth, Blue Skies, Bluesette, Body And Soul, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 5186b | Songbook | $39.95


Various Composers : The Great American Songbook - The Composers : Solo : Songbook : 884088106522 : 1423419545 : 00311365

Various Composers : The Great American Songbook - The Composers

From Berlin to Gershwin to Carmichael to Cahn, this folio features a comprehensive collection of standards from the greatest American composers, along with photos and bios of these masters of song.

Songlist: Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive, Ain't Misbehavin', All The Things You Are, All The Way, April In Paris, Autumn In New York, The Best Is Yet To Come, The Best Things In Life Are Free, Beyond The Blue Horizon, Big Spender, Blue Skies, Body And Soul, Button Up Your Overcoat, Buttons And Bows, Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man, Change Partners, Cheek To Cheek, Come Fly With Me, Come Rain or Come Shine, Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me, Don't Blame Me, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Easy Living, Everything's Coming Up Roses, A Fine Romance, For You, For Me, For Evermore, Georgia On My Mind, Here's That Rainy Day, Honeysuckle Rose, and more

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Voicing: Solo | 5324b | Songbook | $27.95 | PVG


Individual Folios

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Georgia on My Mind : SSAATTBB : Tripp Carter : Hoagy Carmichael : Songbook : 01128522 : 196288111634

Tripp Carter : Georgia on My Mind

Lush harmonies and smooth voice leading permeates this arrangement of the legendary song, Georgia on My Mind. The state of Georgia officially designated Ray Charles' version as the official state song in 1979, and it remains part of the Great American Songbook tradition.

Arranger: Tripp Carter | Composer: Hoagy Carmichael

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Voicing: SSAATTBB | Sheet Music | $2.30 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 01128522


Georgia On My Mind : TTBB : Kirby Shaw : Hoagy Carmicheal : Sheet Music : 08657634 : 073999509397

Kirby Shaw : Georgia On My Mind

Now available separately: SSA groups, this arrangement is classic Kirby Shaw! Warm jazz harmonies are a perfect fit for any group!Available separately: SATB, SSA, TTBB and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:15

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Hoagy Carmicheal

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08657634 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SSA


Georgia on My Mind : SATB : Steve Jamison : Hoagy Carmichael : Sheet Music : 00357090

Steve Jamison : Georgia on My Mind

Arranger: Steve Jamison | Composer: Hoagy Carmichael

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $3.50 | A Cappella |
00357090 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSAA, TTBB, TTBB, SSAA


Georgia On My Mind : SATB : Ed Lojeski : Hoagy Carmicheal : Ray Charles : Sheet Music : 08742129 : 073999421293

Ed Lojeski : Georgia On My Mind

From the pen of Hoagy Carmichael, and recorded by the legendary Ray Charles (1960 #1 hit!), this timeless standard is featured here in an unforgettable a cappella setting by Ed Lojeski.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: Hoagy Carmicheal Performed By: Ray Charles

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.15 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08742129
Other Voicings: 2-Part, 2-Part

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