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The Very Thought Of You
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Chorus Choir (TTBB) - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1859314
By Frank Sinatra. By Ray Noble. Arranged by James Rohn. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, A Cappella, Barbershop, Swing. 4 pages. James Rohn #1419061. Published by James Rohn (A0.1859314).This arrangement of "The Very Thought of You" is a lush, romantic ballad designed for a men's quartet or chorus, set in the warm, resonant key of Ab Major. It leans heavily into the "Rat Pack" swing aesthetic, blending traditional barbershop "lock and ring" with the sophisticated harmonic colors of a mid-century big band ballad.
Harmonic Structure & Style
The arrangement stays true to the song’s origins as a standard but elevates it with characteristic barbershop expansions:
The Bridge (B Section): This is where the harmony shines. Using the $Fm7 to Bb7 to G7$ progression we discussed, the arrangement creates a sense of rising tension and yearning. The move to $G7$ acts as a secondary dominant ($V7/iii$), briefly pulling the listener toward $C$ minor to underscore the "thought of you" before pivoting back to the home key.
Barbershop "Ring": Expect frequent use of dominant 7th and 9th voicings. The $II7$ ($Bb7$) is used as a centerpiece to provide that bright, secondary-dominant color that barbershop audiences love.
The "Six-Minor" Pull: In the key of $Ab$, the arrangement utilizes the $Dbm6$ (the minor subdominant) on evocative lyrics, providing a "heart-tugging" moment that resolves smoothly back to the tonic.
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