Words Fail (Transposed for Female Voice) from Dear Evan Hansen

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  • This recording has been transposed up a diminished fifth from the original (new starting key is Db). It might be more suitable for female singers.
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    Music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
    Book by Steven Levenson
    Pianist Jess Modaff
    Learned by ear and uploaded by Subscriber request!
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    I've written a chord chart for this. If you'd like a copy, please message me with your email address, the name of the song (please mention "transposed") and that you're asking for a chord chart. Thanks!
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    This is a recording of my own playing. I do not own the rights to the show. I do not consent to the redistribution of this recording.
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Komentáře • 336

  • @roareee
    @roareee Před 6 lety +1907

    Does anyone else sing this song 24/7 and still gets really emotional?

    • @elizabethhjoseph8590
      @elizabethhjoseph8590 Před 5 lety +16

      Me!!!! I listened to it like 50 times today and cried every time!

    • @alanaclifford4660
      @alanaclifford4660 Před 4 lety +29

      Having the whole house to yourself to belt and cry is the best thing ever

    • @iditne1096
      @iditne1096 Před 4 lety +6

      I act like I’m emotional in this song

    • @roareee
      @roareee Před 4 lety +2

      A year later and still coming back crying to this song.....

    • @levigibson8254
      @levigibson8254 Před 4 lety +1

      Absolutely

  • @maybemabes6119
    @maybemabes6119 Před 4 lety +251

    Just having a mental breakdown and singing the second part of this song over & over again in my car. I'm FINE.

    • @alildaisy2180
      @alildaisy2180 Před 4 lety +4

      Are you doing better? You wanna talk

    • @elisabethlowder9417
      @elisabethlowder9417 Před 4 lety +6

      A lil’ Daisy I love people like you, thank you

    • @alildaisy2180
      @alildaisy2180 Před 4 lety +5

      Elisabeth Lowder thanks 🙂 just wondering. I know I’m half a year late but I still hope you’re doing okay Mabel.

  • @prcs420
    @prcs420 Před 6 lety +570

    That all I ever do is run is high DAMNNNNNN

    • @lissaderyn7236
      @lissaderyn7236 Před 5 lety +10

      Managed it :))) so happy

    • @vivianasanguine1169
      @vivianasanguine1169 Před 5 lety +13

      If it’s too high, go down an octave

    • @hatorade1031
      @hatorade1031 Před 4 lety +6

      My hardest part is “I never let them see the worst of me” because it’s too high in my belting range but since this is falsetto I can hit it well😂

  • @jadeross7177
    @jadeross7177 Před 4 lety +791

    Me singing this song: This isn't high at all it's perfect with my range, awesome
    Me when "All I ever do is run" comes on: ...What

    • @mads6088
      @mads6088 Před 4 lety +21

      go to head voice it will help you a lot.You definitely cant belt the song the whole way through, especially the second half.

    • @annebuffay8695
      @annebuffay8695 Před 4 lety +8

      Madelyn Youngren yes! and mixing helps too

    • @hatorade1031
      @hatorade1031 Před 4 lety +15

      I have a high range but the jump is like... wow

    • @mirandakeigher819
      @mirandakeigher819 Před 3 lety +7

      Jeez, right?? Even though I'm a sop trying to float that while crying is a fat chance

  • @annagerlach1981
    @annagerlach1981 Před 7 lety +328

    the timing in the last bit is so hard to get down damn

    • @theatrepianoaccompaniments2147
      @theatrepianoaccompaniments2147  Před 7 lety +64

      Yes, it's not the easiest song to do from a recording. In a perfect world, I'd be the pianist live and I'd just follow my singer!

  • @brahnuh
    @brahnuh Před 7 lety +738

    holy crap, thank you so much for this!!! it's actually strangely easier to get emotional when it's more in my range bahaha this is MUCH appreciated!!! you're amazing

  • @mariecsw
    @mariecsw Před 6 lety +222

    was tricky for me to find the key at first since i can go pretty low, but since i got this it’s so much more comfortable and i love to sing it even more. makes you just emotional times 10. thank you for this, beautifully played!

  • @brookexx1998
    @brookexx1998 Před 6 lety +841

    Any possible way to do a key change for altos? All these female key changes are too high for me

  • @kate_undercover6184
    @kate_undercover6184 Před 5 lety +75

    anyone else just sobbing while singing this???

  • @j.murilloporras9346
    @j.murilloporras9346 Před 4 lety +141

    3:38
    This is definitely not for an audtition guys
    Edit: this is me, a year later, using the same song again for an audition :D

  • @maryenos5505
    @maryenos5505 Před 5 lety +87

    Im auditioning for a play in my school and i wanted to do this song to audition. The original was too low and i was going to sing it a cappella but i couldnt find the right key. This was perfect. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! :)

  • @acetraineraster5171
    @acetraineraster5171 Před 4 lety +222

    *when you're an alto so you have absolutely no problem with the original key of the song*
    Whenever someone transposes songs that were originally sung by men up to a key more suitable for the "female voice", I barely ever actually try them because they are always transposed a half-step (maybe even whole step) higher than what my voice can comfortably sing...it would be nice to see some songs transposed to a key more suitable for altos rather than defaulting to soprano. :)

    • @caradougherty8731
      @caradougherty8731 Před 4 lety +3

      I'm a really low alto and will a bit of work with my singing teacher this key was great. It was a challenge but without challenging myself I can't improve

    • @rebecca___578
      @rebecca___578 Před 4 lety +12

      this key is actually more for mezzo than sop (I’m a soprano and this is slightly too low). Most female singers are mezzo soprano so it makes sense for this to be in a key for mezzo rather than alto or soprano. Most of the female voice transpositions are done for this voice type because it is the most common among females. I hope this makes sense :)

    • @bloop3624
      @bloop3624 Před 3 lety +3

      FACTS

    • @blu5018
      @blu5018 Před 2 lety

      @@rebecca___578 The most common vocal type for women is soprano. This is the key that is probably best for under developed singers that really shouldn't be given a vocal classification because they don't have enough training for it to really matter. The ranges are for experienced professionals and come from Italian opera so you could call a lot of alto part singers as mezzo but it wouldn't make sense as most likely their ranges aren't developed and choirs put people in parts based on need first because alto parts are generally harmony and untrained singers struggle. Not only that but most of the alto singers are sopranos and just never developed that part of their voice because they never sang a higher part and never needed too.
      Also, Alto singers or what is technically contralto because there isn't an official "alto" voice type, is extremely low and rare so most likely an accompaniment channel is going to go with what the average female singer is able to perform.

  • @hello-wh4rm
    @hello-wh4rm Před 4 lety +61

    3:02
    just saving for myself

  • @kil5992
    @kil5992 Před 4 lety +7

    Dude, I always start crying when I get to the belting part at the end. This musical fucks me up.

  • @DesmondaCathabel
    @DesmondaCathabel Před 7 lety +124

    you are honestly a blessing to this world ♡

  • @alicew5589
    @alicew5589 Před 3 lety +42

    every time i see the words "words fail" all I can think about is shrek.
    like I'm sorry but its shrek.
    its the being an iconic and quotable musical for me.

  • @---wv4ul
    @---wv4ul Před 4 lety +1367

    *When you’re a girl but have a boy’s voice*
    *Sings normal song comfortably*
    *Isn’t able to sing this **_female_** version*

  • @Lovestruck41403
    @Lovestruck41403 Před 7 lety +35

    this is perfection

  • @livh6410
    @livh6410 Před 3 lety +20

    does anyone else just relate so deeply to this song, but not in the way it is originally intended?

  • @sarahv4787
    @sarahv4787 Před 7 lety +203

    Do you think you could do a transposed version of "The Games I Play" for the female voice from FALSETTOS? It is one on my favorite songs but I can never sing it because it either is too high or too low

  • @Tracks777
    @Tracks777 Před 7 lety +45

    Awesome video,Keep it up!

  • @jeriwilliams3258
    @jeriwilliams3258 Před 7 lety

    Hi Jess, thank you so much for your videos! What a gift you have!

  • @Bubbl3ums
    @Bubbl3ums Před 5 lety +32

    Ah, my alto ass is crying

  • @Yellowtark
    @Yellowtark Před 6 lety +4

    Thank you, it's my favorite DEH song and it's such a pleasure to be able to sing it

  • @becketttt
    @becketttt Před 7 lety

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS 💙

  • @rachaelbaldwin2279
    @rachaelbaldwin2279 Před 7 lety +12

    AAAHHHH THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I'm kinda having trouble with the beginning but once I get further in I get the hang of it.

    • @theatrepianoaccompaniments2147
      @theatrepianoaccompaniments2147  Před 7 lety +1

      Rachael Baldwin Practice and you'll get it eventually. Have fun!

    • @mollysloane6704
      @mollysloane6704 Před 7 lety +3

      Not sure whether this will help, but if the problem is that you can't find the starting note, it's Ab3 :)
      (Also, cool profile pic. I'm obsessed with Heathers the musical lol)

  • @mr.fancyman6475
    @mr.fancyman6475 Před 3 lety +10

    as a dude this was fun singing the entire thing in my head voice/mix and then the end i just go "ahh uahhh ever dooOO"

  • @amysmyth4182
    @amysmyth4182 Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you for doing this, I’m now able to do this song for an audition !!

  • @lilliyal
    @lilliyal Před rokem +6

    this track made me realize that Db Major is my favourite key to sing in.

  • @freddiemercury5747
    @freddiemercury5747 Před 4 lety +4

    i tried singing i started crying while singing and now im having an emotional breakdown because that is what dear evan hansen does to me makes me cry

  • @girlonabookshelf4922
    @girlonabookshelf4922 Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you so much! THIS HAS MADE MY DAY YOU ARE AN ANGEL!!!

  • @claraunicorn1613
    @claraunicorn1613 Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you so much oml

  • @beth4948
    @beth4948 Před 7 lety +16

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

  • @clementine151
    @clementine151 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it, thanks

  • @thesmallone271
    @thesmallone271 Před 3 lety +10

    just me belting this and practicing how to be sad alone in my basement...so.....thank you lol

  • @cassidymartin679
    @cassidymartin679 Před 7 lety +91

    Can you do 'You Will Be Found' again, but transposed for female voices?

  • @m13laball
    @m13laball Před 6 lety +11

    Transposed for female voice and BASSES/BARITONES too. xD Thanks so much for this!

  • @BrianaBrooks7
    @BrianaBrooks7 Před 7 lety +5

    Yeeesssss! You Rock! Thank you!

  • @IamElizabethShoal
    @IamElizabethShoal Před 6 lety +6

    Thank you for this amazing soundtrack. I did a cover using your track, and I gave you credit. I apologize for accidentally spelling your name wrong on the screen, I was sure to make a note of it in the comment box *facepalm* If you don't want me to use your music, just let me know and I will be sure to take it down. Nevertheless, thank you for the work you do! Your music is so fun to sing along to, whether I'm uploading a video or just jamming out to karaoke!

  • @poppydean1666
    @poppydean1666 Před 7 lety

    this has made my day ❤

  • @briannakutchko547
    @briannakutchko547 Před 7 lety +84

    Do freeze your brain from Heathers

  • @TessaBarcelo
    @TessaBarcelo Před 6 lety +64

    Can you please do She Used To Be Mine from Waitress?

  • @lavendelchen
    @lavendelchen Před 3 lety +6

    it's so hard not to cry while singing this

  • @youknowlikealiar1300
    @youknowlikealiar1300 Před 6 lety +1

    God, I relate so much with this song

  • @skittles_queen_6701
    @skittles_queen_6701 Před 6 lety +89

    I don't mean to bother you, but this is amazing! And could you possibly consider making an "I Love Play Rehearsal" from Be More Chill? If you don't or can't, I completely understand thank you for your time!

  • @Molly-tv5sv
    @Molly-tv5sv Před 2 lety +6

    When the message is problematic but the music slap

  • @birdygsings
    @birdygsings Před 4 lety

    Thank you soooo much

  • @tiffanyrossi7209
    @tiffanyrossi7209 Před 6 lety +6

    is there any way you could eventually make time to do "I'm breaking down" from falsettos? Keeping it in A Major is totally fine, I just can't find an instrumental anywhere and I think it would be a fitting audition song for me in a vocal sense and character acting. I would appreciate it to no end. I would be willing to pay you an inconvenience fee for taking the time to do it if necessary!
    Your accompaniments are absolutely gorgeous and I thank you so much for what you do!!

  • @mf1515
    @mf1515 Před 7 lety +7

    I love this version so much! Thanks so much for making this. Any chance you'd wanna do a female version of Corner of the sky from Pippin if you have time?

  • @IamElizabethShoal
    @IamElizabethShoal Před 5 lety +32

    Good afternoon Ms. Modaff,
    I was wondering if you would possibly be willing to send me the sheet music for this song? If not I understand.
    Thank you!

    • @sarahconway5751
      @sarahconway5751 Před 5 lety +1

      Hi there! Did you ever get this? I was trying to message them but couldn't figure out how.

  • @maddisontait677
    @maddisontait677 Před 3 lety

    I love this song

  • @justaperson692
    @justaperson692 Před 5 lety +1

    I love it

  • @sydneymckee
    @sydneymckee Před 7 lety +43

    do you think you could make a short tutorial for the beginning of the song like you did for the bridge of waving through a window? it sounds lovely :) xxx

  • @fabiannarincon9543
    @fabiannarincon9543 Před 7 lety +2

    This is incredible! I love this peace and it is much easier to be emotional and powerful in this key! Can you please send me the sheet music?

  • @lizduncan4351
    @lizduncan4351 Před 7 lety +48

    Can you do dust and ashes from the great comet transposed for female voice please? Thanks!

  • @avery790
    @avery790 Před 6 lety +27

    I never meant to make it such a mess
    I never thought that it would go this far
    So I just stand here sorry
    Searching for something to say
    Something to say
    Words fail, words fail
    There's nothing I can say
    I guess I thought I could be part of this
    I never had this kind of thing before
    I never had that perfect girl
    Who somehow could see the good part of me
    I never had the dad who stuck it out
    No corny jokes or baseball gloves
    No mom who just was there
    'Cause mom was all that she had to be
    That's not a worthy explanation
    I know there is none
    Nothing can make sense of all these things I've done
    Words fail, words fail
    There's nothing I can say
    Except sometimes, you see everything you wanted
    And sometimes, you see everything you wish you had
    And it's right there, right there, right there
    In front of you
    And you want to believe it's true
    So you... make it true
    And you think maybe everybody wants it
    And needs it... a little bit... too
    This was just a sad invention
    It wasn't real, I know
    But we were happy
    I guess I couldn't let that go
    I guess I couldn't give that up
    I guess I wanted to believe
    'Cause if I just believe
    Then I don't have to see what's really there
    No, I'd rather pretend I'm something better than
    These broken parts
    Pretend I'm something other than
    This mess that I am
    'Cause then I don't have to look at it
    And no one gets to look at it
    No, no one can really see
    'Cause I've learned to slam on the brake
    Before I even turn the key
    Before I make the mistake
    Before I lead with the worst of me
    I never let them see the worst of me
    'Cause what if everyone saw?
    What if everyone knew?
    Would they like what they saw?
    Or would they hate it too?
    Will I just keep on running away from what's true?
    All I ever do is run
    So how do I step in
    Step into the sun?
    Step into the sun

  • @bookworm1347
    @bookworm1347 Před 7 lety

    this made my life

  • @pageclan838
    @pageclan838 Před 7 lety

    These are so great! Cold you please do Dust and Ashes from The Great Curtain

  • @ThisGurlLovesMusic
    @ThisGurlLovesMusic Před 6 lety +44

    ugh this is too high for me :((((

  • @salemiva2421
    @salemiva2421 Před 7 lety +141

    Can you PLEASE do songs from Be More Chill? :3

  • @Emma-bo6mx
    @Emma-bo6mx Před 7 lety +80

    If you can , could you please do I could be Jewish for you by Nikko benson

  • @bluegirl5539
    @bluegirl5539 Před 4 lety +4

    Hi there!! This is absolutely beautiful!! I don't know how to message you on CZcams, but is there any way you could specify how to send the chord chart for this transposed version?
    It would be super helpful, and thanks again..

  • @alyssatabor3675
    @alyssatabor3675 Před 7 lety +34

    Is Anastasia anywhere in this channel's future 😭

  • @thatssowierd1016
    @thatssowierd1016 Před 3 lety +5

    I have the range of an alto 1 to a soprano 1 and this song fits so perfect in my register I’m obsessed

  • @haileyknight2256
    @haileyknight2256 Před 7 lety +77

    Hey, this is beautiful, I'm just having trouble finding the first note. Do you happen to know what it is? Thank you so much for this!

    • @austen8950
      @austen8950 Před 7 lety +12

      Hailey Knight it starts with "I" on an Aflat

    • @roareee
      @roareee Před 6 lety +3

      Hailey Knight the starting note is G#

    • @sal-xg3jv
      @sal-xg3jv Před 4 lety +2

      Annie Walker do you know what the note is for the note for the key change for “this is just a sad invention”

    • @meeeeep834
      @meeeeep834 Před 4 lety

      Shae Sucks at Life it’s a b natural :)

  • @caroline3677
    @caroline3677 Před 7 lety

    I love this! Please do me and the sky from come from away if you can find the time! You're awesome!

  • @rebeccak.1681
    @rebeccak.1681 Před 6 lety +2

    Hello, it is amazing, thank you for this !! could I use this audio track to make a cover? I would specify well on the source

  • @amysmyth4182
    @amysmyth4182 Před 5 lety +8

    Hi I was wondering if I could get a copy of the sheet music for this transposed version

  • @Floorpancake
    @Floorpancake Před 3 lety

    This is great for baritones too!

  • @redheaddiva40
    @redheaddiva40 Před 6 lety +7

    This is beautiful. Is there a way to get a copy of the audio?

  • @puckdeweerd9655
    @puckdeweerd9655 Před 3 lety +4

    I really like this version, could you please send me the sheets? It’s just for my personal singing lessons and full credits to you!

  • @pancake_princess
    @pancake_princess Před 3 lety +2

    I think I have a low voice then I do this and it sounds perfect

  • @amy3310
    @amy3310 Před 7 lety +45

    I don't know if it's doable but could you do a backing track for anybody have a map from DEH?

    • @theatrepianoaccompaniments2147
      @theatrepianoaccompaniments2147  Před 7 lety +6

      Yeah. I am having a hard time making that song sound good with just piano. Needs a guitar or drum set. Eventually I plan to get a good take of this and post it on my channel!

  • @pudgeon2634
    @pudgeon2634 Před 7 lety +97

    Would you mind if I cover this song using your arrangement too?

  • @sophieway4778
    @sophieway4778 Před 6 lety +1

    This is stunning! Could I use this for a cover? I’ll use the link to the backing track when I upload it to credit you x

  • @alicebryant8160
    @alicebryant8160 Před 5 lety +3

    @theatrepianoaccompianmentsbyjessmodaf could I get the sheet music for this? Your description said you would email it to me? (This is lovely by the way-you're so talented!)

  • @hiddendruid
    @hiddendruid Před 7 lety +11

    Could you do "Dust and Ashes" from The Great Comet for female singers?

  • @koen01071999
    @koen01071999 Před 6 lety +2

    This is honestly amazing!! Could you maybe send me the chord chart? In the description it said I had to message you, but I don’t really know how to on CZcams hahaha

  • @oonaghomalley9052
    @oonaghomalley9052 Před 7 lety +41

    could you maybe do a female instrumental for if i didn't believe in you from the last five years? thanks! ♡

  • @ellebell8058
    @ellebell8058 Před 4 lety +1

    That “see the worst of me” is REALLY HIGH (IMO)

  • @annamccloskey9550
    @annamccloskey9550 Před 7 lety

    This is amazing, I know you get lots of request but could you look into creating an instrumental for Bad idea from waitress. Xx

  • @rixku3358
    @rixku3358 Před 6 lety

    So much easier. Thx!

  • @mariaremberg
    @mariaremberg Před 7 lety +8

    Thank you sooo much for doing these, they're amazing 😍 Is there a possibility you could do Bring him home from Les Mis in a female key? 😅

  • @bronwynreed4418
    @bronwynreed4418 Před 7 lety +11

    How do we message you to get the chords?

  • @soramaverick777
    @soramaverick777 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi! I was hoping to sing this song at a cabaret I am performing at but I can't find the sheet music for it in this key if you could post it somewhere that would be amazing!

  • @k8lynsyoutube
    @k8lynsyoutube Před 7 lety +6

    PLEASE do "I Push up My Glasses" by Nikko Benson!!!!!

  • @BluePenguin-in-a-penguin-world

    Can you do anything from the spongebob musical

  • @extrosityneedstime11
    @extrosityneedstime11 Před 6 lety +1

    Hey I really want to do a cover of this track using this I was wondering if I could use it I’ll make sure to give you credit

  • @mariaswonderland
    @mariaswonderland Před 6 lety

    Can I make a cover with this? Its so beautiful

  • @estefaniall
    @estefaniall Před 4 lety +1

    Hi! I love this arrangement SO much. Can I ask what did you use to record it? Thank you!

  • @chaotiii5712
    @chaotiii5712 Před 5 lety +8

    Uhm hello? •w•”
    If you don’t mind,could I use the music from this video for a cover I wanna do? I will make sure to credit you and include a link to this video.

  • @theaadamus3177
    @theaadamus3177 Před 2 lety +1

    Do you have a transposed version of the sheet music to this song? That would be really helpful, Thanks!

  • @TheGeekyMushroom
    @TheGeekyMushroom Před 7 lety +1

    could you do You Gotta Die Sometime from Falsettos???

  • @chiro69neko
    @chiro69neko Před 4 lety +1

    Can I use this for a vocal cover? Tysm!!

  • @SammyRossi
    @SammyRossi Před 6 lety +2

    Hi! Would it be okay if I cover a few of your accompaniments from Dear Evan Hansen? I would definitely give credit to you in the video(s)! Your versions are the best instrumentals out there!!! :)

  • @ladyy_veeladyy_vee3742

    Hi, I know absolutely nothing about music theory and I'm a little confused about all of the comments saying certain bits are so high. 😅
    I'm planning on doing a reworked cover of this song soon so I was curious how to find how I'm supposed to be singing it?? I'd appreciate some tips or advice!

  • @ciellilas5737
    @ciellilas5737 Před 5 lety

    ooh i love this!! do you mind if i use it for an audition?

  • @lexidillon3986
    @lexidillon3986 Před 2 lety +1

    I got to say I love the fact that people transpose these but I just can’t do the female key. Like my voice is a bit to high for the male but all the female keys lie directly in my break. Ughhhh😫😫

  • @katemelman1574
    @katemelman1574 Před 5 lety

    Could you please send me the sheet music for this? I would love it so much!

  • @aericito
    @aericito Před 2 lety +3

    Hi! I’m not sure if this channel is still active but may I have the sheet music to this rendition?