C Instrument, C Instruments - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1854532
By Squirky Jazz. Composed by Chris Bemand/Paul Williams. Arranged by Chris Bemand. This edition: pdf, streaming. Jazz. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 2 pages. Squirky Music #1414171. Published by Squirky Music (A0.1854532).
A moody, late-night jazz ballad built around the intimate sound of a muted trumpet, Life’s Not Worth the Pain captures the smoky, reflective atmosphere of a small jazz club in the early hours.
Written in a rich, expressive harmonic language, this piece features minor ii–V progressions, altered dominant chords, and lyrical phrasing, making it both musically satisfying and rewarding to perform. The melody unfolds naturally over a laid-back swing feel, offering players the chance to explore tone, space, and emotional nuance.
This professionally engraved concert key lead sheet includes clearly structured sections (Intro, A Theme, Bridge, Solos, Outro), making it ideal for both performance and study. Whether you're a developing jazz musician or an experienced player looking for a fresh, expressive chart, this piece sits comfortably in that sweet spot between accessible and sophisticated.
Learn & Practice To support your playing, companion videos are available on YouTube (@SquirkyJazz), including: • Follow-the-chart videos (see and hear the lead sheet in real time) • Practice tracks (play-along versions without the melody)
These resources make it easy to learn phrasing, timing, and feel, and are especially useful for students, teachers, and self-guided practice.
Perfect for: • Trumpet (especially muted/plunger style), piano, guitar, and C instruments • Jazz students and educators • Small ensembles and workshop settings • Late-night sets, reflective performances, and expressive soloing
Product Details: • Format: Lead Sheet (melody, chord symbols) • Key: Concert C • Level: Intermediate • Style: Jazz Ballad / Slow Swing • Tempo: ♩ = 130 (laid-back feel)
Part of the Squirky Jazz Series — original compositions designed for real players, blending classic jazz language with a modern, cinematic edge.
Also available: Bb Instruments version (Trumpet / Tenor Sax).
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
C Instrument, C Instruments - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1854532
By Squirky Jazz. Composed by Chris Bemand/Paul Williams. Arranged by Chris Bemand. This edition: pdf, streaming. Jazz. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 2 pages. Squirky Music #1414171. Published by Squirky Music (A0.1854532).
A moody, late-night jazz ballad built around the intimate sound of a muted trumpet, Life’s Not Worth the Pain captures the smoky, reflective atmosphere of a small jazz club in the early hours.
Written in a rich, expressive harmonic language, this piece features minor ii–V progressions, altered dominant chords, and lyrical phrasing, making it both musically satisfying and rewarding to perform. The melody unfolds naturally over a laid-back swing feel, offering players the chance to explore tone, space, and emotional nuance.
This professionally engraved concert key lead sheet includes clearly structured sections (Intro, A Theme, Bridge, Solos, Outro), making it ideal for both performance and study. Whether you're a developing jazz musician or an experienced player looking for a fresh, expressive chart, this piece sits comfortably in that sweet spot between accessible and sophisticated.
Learn & Practice To support your playing, companion videos are available on YouTube (@SquirkyJazz), including: • Follow-the-chart videos (see and hear the lead sheet in real time) • Practice tracks (play-along versions without the melody)
These resources make it easy to learn phrasing, timing, and feel, and are especially useful for students, teachers, and self-guided practice.
Perfect for: • Trumpet (especially muted/plunger style), piano, guitar, and C instruments • Jazz students and educators • Small ensembles and workshop settings • Late-night sets, reflective performances, and expressive soloing
Product Details: • Format: Lead Sheet (melody, chord symbols) • Key: Concert C • Level: Intermediate • Style: Jazz Ballad / Slow Swing • Tempo: ♩ = 130 (laid-back feel)
Part of the Squirky Jazz Series — original compositions designed for real players, blending classic jazz language with a modern, cinematic edge.
Also available: Bb Instruments version (Trumpet / Tenor Sax).
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Preview: Life’s Not Worth The Pain – Jazz Lead Sheet (Concert Key)
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