Only You (arr. Simon James) by Vince Clarke Sheet Music for Instrumental Duet at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Artist Vince Clarke

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Vince Clarke

Arranger Simon James

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 5

Arrangement Instrumental Duet

Publisher DML

Level 3

Product ID 1024430

Genre Pop 20th Century

Instruments Guitar Voice

Product Description

Only You is a song written by English musician Vince Clarke. He wrote it while with Depeche Mode, but recorded it in 1982 after forming the duo Yazoo with Alison Moyet. It was released as Yazoo's first single on 15 March 1982 in the United Kingdom, and became an instant success on the UK singles chart, peaking at number 2. It was released again in 1983 in an a cappella version by the Flying Pickets and became the UK Christmas No 1 that year.

Vince Clarke originally wrote the music for the song on a guitar, and transposed the riff into synthesizer notes. This is clear from the chord structure so I have arranged it using a constantly descending bass for the first two verses. For the final verse, to give a sense of drama which is clear from the lyrics, I have switched to a three fingered chord rhythm but kept elements of the descending bass. The little tune on the outro could be sung but if you have a second guitarist could also be played.

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