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Category: 1980-1990

A Little Fall of Rain – Les Miserables

The first of a bunch of Les Misérables songs to come! I've got a bit obsessed with this song recently, it's so lovely and so sad :P But it makes…

Take on Me – A-ha

The catchiest, squeakiest, highest-pitch 80's is finally here, "Take on Me" by A-ha - get ready for an extra challenging challenge (and in my case, a burst ear drum!) It…

Super Mario Bros. Theme – Nintendo

A fairly accurate transcription of the Mario theme tune, if I may say so myself! It's pretty challenging and not easy to read (first song i've done with no lyrics...!)…

Hello – Lionel Richie

Reaching number 1 around the world, "Hello" by Lionel Richie has featured in film and TV including Glee, Herbie, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Family Guy, Shrek, Seinfeld, Community, Teenage Mutant Ninja…

I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston

"I Wanna Dance With Somebody" was released by Whitney Houston in 1987 and was also covered later by Glee cast. It makes a great practice piece for beginners on any instrument.…

Careless Whisper – George Michael

George Michael really traverses the scales in the smash hit 'Careless Whisper' - a great piece for beginners to practice playing higher notes. Did you know?  'Careless Whisper' has been…

Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley

Rick Astley's most well-known track, everyone has had the pleasure of hearing 'Never Gonna Give You Up' before! Released in the UK in 1987, this classic 80's track has has…

Red Red Wine – UB40

Originally performed by Neil Diamond in 1967, the most popular version of 'Red Red Wine' was released in 1983 by UB40. I hope you enjoy the beginner music notes are…

Do They Know It’s Christmas? – Band Aid

A song known across the generations since being released on 4 separate occasions - the first in 1984, second in 1989, the third in 2004 and the most recent in…

One Love – Bob Marley

This popular reggae / rhythm and blues was recorded by Bob Marley and The Wailers in 1977 - the letter notes are below :) (more…)