Exactly Like You

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Exactly Like You

Composer: Jimmy McHugh

Lyrics: Dorothy Fields

Year: 1930

Style: Medium Swing

Tempo: ♩ = 135 BPM

Key: C major

Level: ★★★★☆ / Early Advanced

Arrangement: Zoltan Szigeti

In this arrangement, inspired by Dave McKenna’s distinctive solo piano style, I focus on creating a strong, relaxed groove that gives the impression of a small jazz band played by one pianist. The texture shifts between four-beat guitar strumming and walking bass lines, while the melody and fills move freely above the groove. The notation is intended not only as a guide to the notes, but also to help the pianist understand and feel how the groove works within the arrangement.