NB # = already available from LABBS Music Library

ORDER THE FOLLOWING FROM TOM GENTRY DIRECT
For a full list of arrangements check website : www.harmonize.ws/tgentry
If you would like help in matching the songs on the list to your group, have a look at the questions on the
"How to Request a Custom Arrangement" page on his website and then contact Tom.
Great news: If you would like to preview some songs before ordering--a maximum of three at a time,
please--ALL arrangements are now available electronically. Yes, through the wonder of scanners, even
handwritten arrangements can now be sent to you as email attachments. Just like living in the future, eh?
(There is still a nominal charge for snail-mailing arrangements.)
The fee for most arrangements is $55-$75. Copyright clearance usually runs from
$2:00 to $3.25 per copy. Part-predominant computer-generated MIDI files, always a help, are
available for all computerized songs.
NB Some songs may need to be copyrighted in the UK.
To order, or if you have any questions, contact:
Tom Gentry
1710 Malasia Road
Akron, OH 44305
Ph: 330 798-7575 (home & work)
Fax: 330 798-7575 (call first)
Email: tgbari@aol.com
NB
While most arrangements can be sung by both men and
women, here are some special recommendations for the ladies.
# = already available from LABBS Music Library
AFTER THE BALL a classic with a new verse, deceptively strong sentiment
ALABAMA MEDLEY This collaberation with Ed Waesche pairs "Open Your Arms, My Alabamy" and "Alabama Jubilee."
The medley happily gathers energy as it goes along. Great for groups who naturally sing downbeat songs better than swing
tunes.
ALASKA MEDLEY You don't have to be from the largest state to love this combination of "Where We Live" and "Alaska,
I'm Comin' Home."
ALL ALONE! (VON TILZER) cute come-hither uptune, fine for women and men too
ALL DRESSED UP WITH A BROKEN HEART melancholy, powerful ballad
ALL THE WAY This wonderfully intense ballad is suitable for contest. Flipside sings it in most heartfelt fashion.
AMERICA (WEST SIDE STORY) lively, great choreography possibilities
AMONG MY SOUVENIRS tearful ballad of lost love
ANIMAL CRACKERS Do you share this secret vice? Are you just wild about this classic treat? Surely many of your
audience members will be able to relate.
ANYTHING YOU CAN DO an eight-part song from "Annie Get Your Gun" that is a sure hit for a combined number with a
chorus or quartet of the opposite sex. Can you guess who wins in the end? Also available in eight-part male and female
versions.
ART IS CALLING FOR ME hilarious Victor Herbert song for women only, requires a soprano who can sing high in
operatic fashion.
AURA LEE/LOVE ME TENDER These two love songs from different eras are exactly the same musically. Elvis has not
left the building yet. The men's version is published by the Society.
AVE MARIA If you have a lead singer inclined toward sacred music, this solo is for you.
BABY SONG MEDLEY – already in LABBS MUSIC LIBRARY sweet, light combination of "Sing Me a Baby Song" and
"Baby"
BACK TO THE RIVER ST. JOHN beautiful song of New Brunswick
BANJO MEDLEY lots of lively fun, as sung by SRO

BARE NECESSITIES From the animated musical "The Jungle Book," this delightful tune will charm audiences and judges
alike. Exclusive to Storm Front at present.
BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME lovely pop song by Celine Dion, in the mold of "The Wind Beneath My Wings"
BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH SYMPHONY mix of classical music and fun lyrics, a real kick, lyrics have a soap-opera theme,
which could be changed
BILL Ladies, do you love your man for, well, no certain reason, but you love him just the same? This song tells your story.
BLACKBIRD PARODY there are all sorts of goofy key changes and lyrics in this light-hearted spoof. Can be sung in
contest.
BLUE MOON no, not Rodgers & Hart's straight version from 1934; this is the swinging 1961 doo-wop hit
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO the lively pop hit by Neil Sedaka
BROKEN HEARTED An intense ballad of lost love, this piece is really a winner. The Society publishes the men's version.
BUTTON UP YOUR OVERCOAT as cute as they come, this tune is available in both regular and senior-citizens' versionscoming
soon to LABBS Music Library.
BYE BYE LOVE one of the Everly Brothers' finest tunes. The men's version of this arrangement is published by
SPEBSQSA.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG/IN MY BRAND NEW AUTOMOBILE a tongue-twister that really rips along, great
fun to sing.
CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE the King sang this pop classic
CHAMPION'S KNACK Written to the tune of "Ballin' the Jack," this parody pokes fun at the cliched stage-presence moves
we barbershoppers are wont to make. Your audiences, especially barbershop ones, will love it.
CHRISTMAS DINNER A folky song written by Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary), this piece warms the heart during a
cold time of year.
COME GO WITH ME this fun doo-wop tune earned the Dell-Vikings a gold single in the golden year of 1957
COPACABANA (AT THE COPA) you have never heard the Barry Manilow hit quite like this before. With solo, four
harmony parts and two rhythm lines, the song requires a chorus or octet to make it swing.
CRINOLINE DAYS a good, old-fashioned song about good, old-fashioned times, this tune provides you and your audiences
with some light fun.
DEVOTED TO YOU It doesn't get any better than the Everly Brothers singing about true love.
# DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME for contest or show, audiences and performers absolutely love it
DREAM IS A WISH YOUR HEART MAKES A beautiful Disney song
EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSES Broadway-type show opener
FOOTBALL MEDLEY "Mr. Touchdown USA" and "Football Hero"
FROG KISSIN' delightful song about not judging a book by its cover
GET ME TO THE GIRL MEDLEY An ultra-cool combination of "Get Me to the Church on Time" and "The Girl That I
Marry," this medley is both hip and loving. Exclusive right now to Alchemy.
GOD PUT A RAINBOW This toe-tapping, old-time gospel number is arranged in an unusual woodshed style.
GONE strong ballad about lost love
GOODBYE MEDLEY An enormously funny and interesting conglomeration, this piece is contestable too. This winner has
been recorded by "the BUZZ." The medley bashes the opposite sex, well, just a little bit.
GRADUATION DAY pop hit, good for college-days shows
GRANDMA'S FEATHER BED This lively, happy, nostalgic John Denver song is great fun for either sex to sing. Now
available in contest and show versions.
# GRAVITY BLUES hilarious number that bemoans the effects of aging on a woman's body.
# GROOVY KIND OF LOVE, A a pop hit for the Mindbenders (1966) and for Phil Collins (1988), the song has been sung
lately by the King's Singers. Makes a great solo for tenor or high lead/bari.
The bass gets some licks in too.
HAB'N SIE NICHT 'NE FRAU ('NEN MANN) FUER MICH German pop tune about going to a matchmaker
HARMONY JOE A happy tune that just rolls along, this song can be sung in backbeat or downbeat fashion. The men's
version is published by the Society.
HELLO MUDDAH, HELLO FADDAH Allan Sherman's novelty hit from the 1960s can be your group's next hit. Check
out this boy's plaintive lament sent from summer camp.
HEY, LOOK ME OVER Lasting just a minute, with appropriate lyrics and a big tag, this tune is just right for opening
shows.
HICKEY now available for men too, this hilarious song of what happened in the back seat of the teen's car is pretty odd and
offbeat.
HIT THE ROAD JACK – with male solo
# HOW WONDERFUL TO KNOW The original lyrics to this song are in Italian, and the Italians sure do know about love.
The piece was arranged for the LABBS organization, but is available to all..
I BELIEVE This inspirational classic is a hit on any show. Power Play has exclusive rights to it at present.
I DIDN'T RAISE MY BOY TO BE A SOLDIER powerful anti-war sentiment, as done by San Diego SAI
I HAVE A LOVE gorgeous tune from "West Side Story" (solo plus chorus)
I LOVE MY BABY (MY BABY LOVES ME) Be young and in love again with this swingy, zippy tune. Try something
new for contest. Exclusive to Accent right now.
# I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU maintains the shimmering feel of classic rock 'n' roll song
# I ONLY WANT TO BE WITH YOU Popularized by Dusty Springfield in the '60s, this happy love song was arranged for

all the LABBS ladies.
I THINK YOU'RE WONDERFUL happy uptune for kids of all ages
I WANNA MARRY MARY/HARRY composed for a Cape Town quartet by South African Hal Shaper, writer of "Softly,
As I Leave You," this tune was written for Hal's son Harry -- age four! Quite a lively song this is. Being in the third person, it
can be sung by either sex, in the manner of "If He Can Fight Like He Can Love."
I WANT A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS A novelty hit for child singer Gayla Peevey in 1953, this seasonal tune
is just strange enough to be fun for you and your audiences.
I'D RATHER BE THE GIRL IN YOUR ARMS (THAN THE GIRL IN YOUR DREAMS) cute uptune for women,
urging man to take action
IF ANYTHING HAPPENED TO YOU Simple but by no means dull, this tune professes a great love. Not quite contestable
but great for shows or Singing Valentines.
IF I FIND ANOTHER BOY LIKE YOU angry love ballad
IF WE EVER NEEDED THE LORD BEFORE traditional gospel tune, in both barbershop and modern versions
IF YOU BELIEVE uplifting pop love ballad about having faith in yourself and others
I NEVER MISS THE SUNSHINE (I'M SO USED TO THE RAIN) thumbing one's nose at bad luck in love
# I'LL NEVER SAY "NEVER AGAIN" AGAIN A lively swing number, this tune is a hit for ReMix for the women and
Metropolis for the men. We can't be sure about love, can we?
I'M BEGINNING TO LIKE IT This one is tough to explain. Think of a typical '30s swing tune with modern lyrics like
"hard-rock diet," "in your face" and "MTV and AMC." Way cool! And it is contestable too.
I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN AND WRITE MYSELF A LETTER everyone likes this offbeat love song
IN MY LIFE Beatles song about the love of one's life
# IN MY ROOM The Beach Boys' story of teenage angst is surprisingly sweet and moving. SPEB publishes the men's
version.
# IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT the Boyz II Men redo of the classic doo-wop hit is popular with listeners of all
generations
ISLAND OF DREAMS the '60s group the Seekers ("I'll Never Find Another You," "Georgy Girl") sang this captivating
song; it is arranged for eight-part mixed voices
IT'S A MAN, EVERY TIME, IT'S A MAN ballad blaming men for most everything
IT WAS ALMOST LIKE A SONG the King's Singers sang this song, tenor and bass solo versions.
I'VE GOT A PAIN IN MY SAWDUST cute, the doll had "appendisawdust"
JAMAICAN NOEL lively Christmas song; each part gets a solo
JENNY REBECCA a good one, welcoming a new baby to the world
KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG the powerful Grammy Award winner by Roberta Flack
KAZOO KONCERTO Big fun is ahead when your group whips out its kazoos. The energy builds and builds
LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH show closer with a great message
LET'S SING AGAIN MEDLEY How is this for a great combination: "Let's Sing Again," "I Feel a Song Comin' On" and
"It's Time to Sing 'Sweet Adeline' Again"? Makes a great contest number for the ladies.
LITTLE DARLIN' a solid gold hit from 1957 for the Diamonds, this doo-wop tune will give your lead a chance to shine and
your tenor some hammy moments.
LITTLE GIRL, THE moving ballad, as sung by Swinglish Mix; the Interstate Rivals sang this song as "The Little Boy"
LITTLE LADY MAKE BELIEVE A beautifully tender song for a parent to sing to a daughter dressing up in Mommy's old
clothes.
LULLABY IN RAGTIME A contestable version of barbershop classic
MAY YOU ALWAYS modernish rhythmic ballad, suitable for contest, sweet sentiment
MARKS MEDLEY seasonal: "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" and "Silver & Gold"
# MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING this lovely Carpenters' hit is especially appropriate for women to sing.
MEXICALI ROSE This C&W classic harmonizes great for barbershop and has multi-cultural appeal. Spanish translation
of the chorus is included. Though the song is just a chorus right now, it could easily be made into a full-length contest tune.
MISCHIEF MEDLEY solid barbershop fun, "Freckles" and "Peck's Bad Boy"
MISS CELIE'S BLUES (SISTER) sisterhood song for women, from film "The Color Purple"
# MOONSHINE LULLABY An unusual type of lullaby, this tune from "Annie Get Your Gun" has a lazy, fun feeling to it.
MOTOWN MEDLEY 16 pages worth, fasten your seat belt, could be made into a show theme
MOVING PICTURE HERO OF MY HEART, THE cute novelty number, for women only
MY COLORING BOOK this pop hit from 1962 will touch your audiences' hearts.
MY FAIR LADY MEDLEY All of your favorites are included here. Great for choruses, and maybe even quartets, of both
sexes.
MY FOOLISH HEART Here is a wonderful show ballad about falling in love despite having been burned many times in the
past. Power Play sings this hopeful tune.
MY GOLDEN BABY love song, a mix of German and English
MY ROMANCE/IT'S YOU a truly gorgeous contest ballad medley
NAUGHTY LADY OF SHADY LANE This allegedly sinful sweetie turns out to be a brand new baby girl. Guaranteed to
have be an audience pleaser. Exclusive to Susan Wells, the Southern Belle, till 7/06.
ONCE UPON A TIME A new twist on an old favorite, this ballad is sure to move your audiences' hearts.
ONLY A VOICE ON THE AIR great ballad in a show-biz/Broadway set
# ORANGE COLORED SKY this one is way fun; good opener or closer

PASS THAT PEACEPIPE/I'M AN INDIAN, TOO cute Western medley
PAL OF MY DREAMS a truly marvelous ballad
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN Yes, it does work in contest. Not many prettier ballads than this one around.
PRECIOUS FRIENDS (Pete Seeger) for Chorus & a Soloist
PRETTY BABY fun meter parody, contestable, as done by Shenanigans
RAZZLE DAZZLE From the hit musical and movie "Chicago," this fast-paced song is both lively and timely.
ROCK-A-BYE BABY sweet old lullaby, as sung by Power Play
ROCK AND ROLL MEDLEY four rock'n'roll classics make this medley a winner; includes "Rock and Roll Is Here to
Stay," "Hound Dog," "Tears on my Pillow" and "Blue Moon"
ROSE MEDLEY three lively rose songs for women's contest
ROSES BRING DREAMS OF YOU A solid but not simplistic ballad, this gem is no longer exclusive to Power Play.
RUN FOR THE ROSES the thought-provoking Dan Fogelberg song
SANTA BABY Arranged for a woman soloist with men's quartet or chorus. This seductive song is cool, hot and fun.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE, THE seasonal or as part of contest set, a fun march
# SECRET LOVE Arranged for the LABBS organization, this lush tune works for men too.
SIDE BY SIDE Lots of surprise harmonies flavor this chart of the classic barbershop song. No longer exclusive to Power
Play now that they won gold with it.
# SILHOUETTES (ON THE SHADE) Truly a rock'n'roll classic that will take your audiences back. SPEB publishes the
men's version.
SO MANY VOICES SING AMERICA'S SONG It is just about impossible to go wrong with this beautiful tribute to the
USA.
SONG'S GOTTA COME FROM THE HEART Ya gotta have heart, and this lively Power Play tune lets your audience
know that you do.
SOUND CELEBRATION Tom wrote and arranged this energetic song honoring music and other sounds of life around us
SPREADIN' RHYTHM AROUND definitely cooks, has a scat section for each voice part.
SWEET CHARITY MEDLEY Here are three songs from the musical about everyone's favorite dance-hall girl: "Hey, Look
Me Over," "Baby Dream Your Dream" and "Big Spender." This combination of witty and hopeful tunes are best suited for
women only.
SWEET VIOLETS fun nonsense song that takes you in circles
# SUMMER HOLIDAY Lots of seasonal fun to be had with this hit from the UK.
SUNSHINE OF YOUR SMILE, THE First a barbershop hit for the 1956 champ Confederates, this ballad is a real
powerhouse. This winner is no longer exclusive to Power Play.
TABOO offbeat, potentially contestable list of forbidden things
TEARS (FOR SOUVENIRS) strong ballad asking the lover to make up
THANK YOU VERY MUCH Looking for a short song to close your shows with? How does one minute of happy thanks
sound? Lots of fun and energy in this piece.
THAT'LL BE THE DAY uppity rock hit performed by Buddy Holly and by Linda Ronstadt
THIS TRAIN/WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN A stirring medley about moving on to the Promised Land, this
piece is performed by the Great Northern Union. Requires two quartets, though it also can be sung in eight rather than 12
parts.
TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM Emmylou Harris revived it this rock'n'roll hit.
TOO MARVELOUS This clever love song is just too marvelous not to sing--especially since it is no longer exclusive to
State Line Grocery.
TWENTIES DANCE MEDLEY three lively songs, good choreography possibilities for chorus
TWISTED Joni Mitchell sang this offbeat, jazzy piece about a real nut
UNDER THE BOARDWALK This happy summer song is always in season. SPEB publishes the men's version.
VIRGIN MARY (HAD A BABY BOY) Lots of rhythmic interest in this Christmas tune. It somehow manages to be both
calm and lively at the same time.
WALTZ ME AROUND AGAIN WILLIE this old-fashioned uptune is light and lively
WALTZING MATILDA Australia's unofficial national anthem
WEDDING OF THE PAINTED DOLL very cute, in German or English
WEDDING SONG great for weddings, naturally
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE OLD SONGS Here is a new twist on an all-time favorite of us barbershoppers.
Exclusive to Flipside at present.
WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE Your audiences will surely be able to relate to this classic, hip lament about
love.
WHAT WOULD I DO WITHOUT MY MUSIC powerfully fitting show song, sung by numerous SAI choruses
WHEN I JUST WEAR MY SMILE Ready to thumb your nose at fashion snobbery? With its ever-so-mildly risque
lyrics, this Mama Cass tune is bound to be hit, whether on the contest stage or a show.
WHEN I SING jazzy, fun, a natural for barbershoppers
WHEN I'M SIXTY-FOUR this Beatles' song is alway a kick. The men's version of this arrangement is published by
SPEBSQSA.
WHEN THE RED, RED ROBIN COMES BOB-BOB-BOBBIN' ALONG uptune that
is a favorite with all audiences
# WHISPERING easy beat, contestable love song; now available in women's key

WHO'S GONNA LOVE YOU WHEN I'M GONE? fun, driving song of suspicion
WHOLE NEW WORD a #1 hit for Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle in 1993, this new tune soars into the stratosphere to tell
us of new love. So take a magic carpet ride on this theme song from "Aladdin."
WIEGENLIED Brahms lullaby, in German
WIND BENEATH MY WINGS, THE inspirational Bette Midler hit about the man behind the woman, or vice versa
WITH TWO WINGS marvelously energetic 8-parter about men and women working together, as sung by Friends
WW I SMILE MEDLEY as sung by SAI's San Diego Chorus, a real production number
YOU AIN'T GETTIN' DIDDLY SQUAT quite humorous Christmas tune about a kid who has been bad.
# YOU CAN'T GET A MAN WITH A GUN The great Irving Berlin makes some of his best wordplays in this delightful
song. From the musical "Annie Get Your Gun," this contestable tune is for women only.
YOUNG AND FOOLISH great for contest, this '50s ballad builds to a surprising level of power. The men's version is
published by the Society.
YOU’VE |GOT A FRIEND (Carol king)
YOU'VE GOT TO SEE MAMMA EVERY NIGHT cute song laying down the law about fidelity, for women only