A Lady Should — Sheet Music

“A Lady Should” from the viral dark-comedy musical Inappropriate Jazz

Words & Music by: Tiffany Grace Devereaux
Format: Digital PDF Lead Sheet (Melody Line, Lyrics, Chord Symbols & Spoken Dialogue Cues)

Bring the house down with the official, uncensored lead sheet for “A Lady Should”.

The breakout vintage swing showstopper from Inappropriate Jazz. Blending golden-age Broadway charm with razor-sharp modern satire, this medium-tempo swing number is designed for audition showcases, cabaret revues, burlesque performances, and vocalists looking for a bold, comedic character piece.

A cheeky number that can be enjoyed with or without vocals.

Style / Tempo: Medium Swing (♩ = 112 BPM)
Key: B♭ Minor (B♭m)
Instrumentation / Notation: Lead vocal melody, complete lyrics (explicit/theatrical), chord symbols for piano/rhythm section, and opening spoken theatrical cues (“Sit up straight, dear...”).
Vocal Range / Category: Mezzo-Soprano / Belt / Theatrical Character Voice
Ideal For: Musical theatre auditions, cabaret acts, vocal coaching rep, dynamic jazz vocalists, and live stage revues.

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