Break The Rules
This ballad explores what it's like to take a break from the busyness of life, to meet your authentic self in the stillness, and what it might take to start living an authentic life. Beginning softly with a treble soloist, it winds its way through an optional a cappella section into a powerful final declaration of intent backed by the full combo.
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Instrumentation: Piano/Synth/Guitar/Bass/Drums/Percussion/2 Tpt/1 Tbn/Alto, Tenor Sax
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Price
$250
Genre
Musical Theater
Voicing
SSA, SAB, SATB
Functions
Ballad
Difficulty
Easy
Preview:
Take a break, I hear them say Can't find that word in the handbook I've always stayed in motion Perpetually moving, perpetually doing Don't know how to put it down, to stop the machine Settle my mind Let it all go What does that mean? But I have to follow orders Gotta do what I'm told Gotta find a way to be standing still I tell myself, "Just breathe." Nothing to accomplish Nothing to achieve Nothing to do but think about Who I am, what I believe Is there anything that I want Just for me? Don't know if it's possible Don't know if it's OK To think about what I would do If I had it all my way Just for one day No work, all play I wouldn't have to follow orders Or do what I was told Maybe I'm tired of following rules Maybe I can do better I can be bold I can find the answer If I try something new But first I gotta break the rules I gotta break the rules Right here, right now I'm gonna do it my way Starting today These are the rules The rules I'm gonna break (Anita Cracauer)
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