I am the father of four teen/tween daughters.  So Taylor Swift is held in higher esteem in my household than I am.  Her skill as a songwriter can’t be denied, but sometimes I just feel like her songs need to lose the instruments and add three more voices, you know?  Over the objections of my children, I arranged one of my favorite Taylor Swift songs, “I Almost Do, ” from the album “Red,” for my quartet New Groove.  It’s an underappreciated gem in her catalog, bring an emotion that is perfect for barbershop.  I believe this to be the world’s first non-medley barbershop arrangement of a Taylor Swift song.  May there be many more!

Voicing
TTBB
As Done By
New Groove
Arranger
Matt Astle
Parts
4 parts
Difficulty
Medium
Contestable Contestability reflects my judgment of whether an arrangement is appropriate for a BHS contest. When in doubt, ask a judge.
Yes
Style
Ballad
Original Artist(s)
Taylor Swift
Writer(s)
Taylor Swift
Key
B Major
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