The Definitive Roy Orbison Collection | Piano Vocal Guitar Songbook for Intermediate Players | 38 Classic Rock and Rockabilly Hits with Vocal Melody and Chord Diagrams for Performance - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0793562589 ISBN 13: 9780793562589

Publisher: Hal Leonard, 1997

Synopsis

Roy Orbison is the legendary voice behind The Definitive Roy Orbison Collection, a Piano/Vocal/Guitar artist songbook featuring 38 of his most enduring classic rock and rockabilly songs. Written for intermediate players, this collection provides authentic arrangements for pianists, vocalists, and guitarists building a strong performance repertoire.

Each selection includes vocal melody, piano accompaniment, full lyrics, chord names, and guitar chord diagrams, allowing flexible use for solo practice or collaborative performance. The medium-level arrangements support developing musicians ready to refine phrasing, coordination, and expressive control across ballads and upbeat rock favorites.

Working through these songs strengthens understanding of chord structure, accompaniment patterns, and song form while keeping practice engaging. From dramatic storytelling ballads to rhythm-driven classics, the variety helps performers expand stylistic range and stage confidence.

Full Song List
Blue Angel * Blue Avenue * Blue Bayou * Borne On The Wind * Breakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart * California Blue * Candy Man * Changes * Claudette * Communication Breakdown * Crawling Back * The Crowd * Crying * Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream) * Falling * Goodnight * Hound Dog Man * I'll Say It's My Fault * I'm Hurtin' * In Dreams * Indian Wedding * It's Over * Leah * Mean Woman Blues * Oh, Pretty Woman * Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel) * Pretty One * Pretty Paper * Ride Away * Running Scared * See Ruby Fall * That Lovin' You Feelin' Again * Twinkle Toes * Up Town * Working For The Man * Yesterday's Child * You Got It * (Say) You're My Girl

Whether preparing for live performance, expanding a classic repertoire, or selecting a meaningful gift for a Roy Orbison fan, this collection offers a comprehensive tribute to one of rock’s most distinctive songwriters and performers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793562589
• ISBN 13: 9780793562589
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178