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Writer: 
Stephen Sondheim
Year: 
1990
Voices: 
Women's four part
Ranges: 

Tenor: F4 - F5
Lead: F3 - C5
Bari: B flat 3 - D5
Bass: D flat 3 - G4

From the movie Dick Tracey, this is a glorious celebration of avarice. Sondheim's lyrics are beautifully, wittily crafted, and filled with clever allusions to classic American songs of the 20th century.

The arrangement uses the verse from the film (which is omitted in the published sheet music) but skips the wordy bit in the middle. It is still a big sing, with a rangy melody, and requiring considerable musical stamina.

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