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

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.

[@roareee]

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

[@elizabethhjoseph8590]

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

[@alanaclifford4660]

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

[@iditne1096]

I act like I’m emotional in this song

[@roareee]

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

[@levigibson8254]

Absolutely

[@maybemabes6119]

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

[@alildaisy2180]

Are you doing better? You wanna talk

[@elisabethlowder9417]

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

[@alildaisy2180]

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

[@jadeross7177]

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]

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]

Madelyn Youngren yes! and mixing helps too

[@hatorade1031]

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

[@mirandakeigher819]

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

[@prcs420]

That all I ever do is run is high DAMNNNNNN

[@lissaderyn7236]

Managed it :))) so happy

[@vivianasanguine1169]

If it’s too high, go down an octave

[@hatorade1031]

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😂

[@annagerlach1981]

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

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

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]

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

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

IaMnOdEcOy I feel the same way. Glad you are getting your chance!

[@zoeg8303]

LITERALLY was just thinking the same thing lol

[@amybrooke6456]

It’s so true!

[@brookexx1998]

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

[@ginpye2002]

Yes, please! And same...#altoprobs

[@evelynmoya2577]

Preach

[@KennedyBoston]

Fucking preach

[@ofunne892]

Yesss

[@phebz4213]

:( me tooo i'm one of those lower altos near tenor but cant go too low as well

[@mariecsw]

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!

[@j.murilloporras9346]

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

[@Honey-vw4hc]

Did it go well?

[@elisabethaddiebates4439]

Did I go good??

[@elisabethaddiebates4439]

It

[@j.murilloporras9346]

@@elisabethaddiebates4439 wow its been a year since i posted this comment. And yeah it went well! I made it into my adv. Drama class but i wasnt able to be in thzt class due to covid

[@addywhite8072]

i’m using this for an audition too!!

[@kate_undercover6184]

anyone else just sobbing while singing this???

[@alicew5589]

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.

[@maryenos5505]

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!! :)

[@mr.fancyman6475]

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"

[@acetraineraster5171]

*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]

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]

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]

FACTS

[@blu5018]

@@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]

3:02 just saving for myself

[@Bubbl3ums]

Ah, my alto ass is crying

[@thesmallone271]

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

[@kil5992]

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

[@Lovestruck41403]

this is perfection

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

That's very nice. Thank you!!

[@livh6410]

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

[@DesmondaCathabel]

you are honestly a blessing to this world ♡

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

That is very kind.

[@---wv4ul]

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

[@anime_luhverrr]

- ᴀɴᴅʀᴇᴀ - HA ME

[@ejonesactor]

- ᴀɴᴅʀᴇᴀ - sAme

[@StrayyedAJ]

SAMMEE

[@mayumigarcia9445]

wish that was me 😂😂😭

[@solane2148]

Same.

[@sarahv4787]

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

[@frankiebxby]

Sarah V ugh sammmee

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

Ok...it's not at the top of my list, but I'll check it out!

[@itshaydenaye3123]

PLEASE i want to use it for a college audition of my and knowing what key to sing would REALLy help

[@lilliyal]

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

[@m13laball]

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

[@freddiemercury5747]

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

[@Tracks777]

Awesome video,Keep it up!

[@rachaelbaldwin2279]

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]

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

[@mollysloane6704]

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)

[@jeriwilliams3258]

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

[@Molly-tv5sv]

When the message is problematic but the music slap

[@beth4948]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

You're welcome!

[@becketttt]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS 💙

[@briannakutchko547]

Do freeze your brain from Heathers

[@Yellowtark]

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

[@amysmyth4182]

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

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

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

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

Glad to hear it. You're welcome!

[@claraunicorn1613]

Thank you so much oml

[@TessaBarcelo]

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

[@clementine151]

Love it, thanks

[@lavendelchen]

it's so hard not to cry while singing this

[@elizabethramsey2429]

I always do and make it part of the performance 😂

[@BrianaBrooks7]

Yeeesssss! You Rock! Thank you!

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

😎

[@mypetisloveMSP]

BrianaBrooks7 I saw your cover!! I loved it xo

[@cassidymartin679]

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

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

Lots of requests for this. What if I transposed the solo part, but left the rest of it in the same key?

[@skittles_queen_6701]

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!

[@fabulousarmadillo8877]

And Michael in the bathroom

[@poppydean1666]

this has made my day ❤

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

Glad to hear it!

[@IamElizabethShoal]

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!

[@ThisGurlLovesMusic]

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

[@birdygsings]

Thank you soooo much

[@youknowlikealiar1300]

God, I relate so much with this song

[@justaperson692]

I love it

[@IamElizabethShoal]

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]

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

[@maddisontait677]

I love this song

[@avery790]

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]

this made my life

[@mf1515]

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?

[@lizduncan4351]

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

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

I think that one would work nicely. Give me some time to learn it!

[@lizduncan4351]

Theatre Piano Accompaniments by Jess Modaff Thanks again!

[@salemiva2421]

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

[@fabulousarmadillo8877]

Yesss!!!

[@pageclan838]

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

[@tiffanyrossi7209]

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!!

[@sydneymckee]

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

[@ShaedshatOfficialMusic]

Sydney McKee yeah I'm having trouble finding the pitches also

[@alyssatabor3675]

Is Anastasia anywhere in this channel's future 😭

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

Hmm...I haven't listened to any of the new musical, only the animated film. Maybe!

[@fabiannarincon9543]

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?

[@thatssowierd1016]

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]

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]

Hailey Knight it starts with "I" on an Aflat

[@roareee]

Hailey Knight the starting note is G#

[@sal-xg3jv]

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

[@meeeeep834]

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

[@redheaddiva40]

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

[@caroline3677]

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

[@Emma-bo6mx]

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

[@Floorpancake]

This is great for baritones too!

[@estefaniall]

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

[@devoneciaswartz2026]

That "All I ever do is run" took me out 💀😅🙃

[@ellebell8058]

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

[@rixku3358]

So much easier. Thx!

[@rebeccak.1681]

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

[@sophieway4778]

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

[@amy3310]

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

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

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!

[@this_is_not_vee]

my throat was comfortable at the verses I was screeching at the chorus 😭

[@bluegirl5539]

Hi there!! This is absolutely beautiful!! I don't know how to message you on KZbin, 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..

[@annamccloskey9550]

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

[@amysmyth4182]

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

[@koen01071999]

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 KZbin hahaha

[@hiddendruid]

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

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

Working on it!

[@puckdeweerd9655]

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]

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

[@mariaremberg]

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? 😅

[@mariaswonderland]

Can I make a cover with this? Its so beautiful

[@ciellilas5737]

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

[@pudgeon2634]

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

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

Sure. Could you credit me somehow? Thanks!

[@pudgeon2634]

Theatre Piano Accompaniments by Jess Modaff Yes, of course!

[@alicebryant8160]

@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!)

[@oonaghomalley9052]

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

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

THAT is a GREAT idea! I love that song.

[@oonaghomalley9052]

+Theatre Piano Accompaniments by Jess Modaff ahhh it's such a fantastic showww

[@robinrihalopez]

✨🙏✨

[@k8lynsyoutube]

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

[@tessalapointe3492]

Hi! I love this backtrack so much, would it be all right if I used it for a cover? I'll provide a link to the original and give credit when uploaded. Thank you!!

[@kylabuckley3649]

Ok I can't get through this song without crying like I can't finish it lol

[@bronwynreed4418]

How do we message you to get the chords?

[@extrosityneedstime11]

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

[@chaotiii5712]

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.

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

TheMarvelous Madie Sure

[@BluePenguin-in-a-penguin-world]

Can you do anything from the spongebob musical

[@SammyRossi]

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!!! :)

[@theatrepianoaccompaniments2147]

Yep. Thanks for asking!

[@eleanorjayne1]

I really want to record a cover of this but I’m so scared. Maybe the boredom of quarantine will encourage me😂

[@sharkapai4385]

Is it okay if I do a cover using this instrumental? Credit will be given to you!

[@VictoryJean]

Could I get permission to use your arrangement for a cover? Credit will absolutely be given 😊