You're My Everything

"You're My Everything" is a classic standard that brings a touch of warmth and elegance to any choir's secular repertoire. While our primary focus in the choir loft is sacred worship, there are always those special occasions, like wedding receptions, choir concerts, end-of-year dinners, and social gatherings, where a smoothly arranged love song is exactly what the moment requires.

The lyrics speak of complete devotion, describing a love that is "winter, summer, spring" and "rolled up into one." It is a song that allows singers to step away from the solemnity of the Mass and explore a different kind of vocal expression. The melody flows with a gentle rhythm, giving the voices a chance to blend smoothly over the rich chord changes.

For a choir director, introducing a piece like this during rehearsals can be a wonderful way to lighten the mood and work on phrasing and secular styling. It reminds us that the voices we use to praise God on Sunday mornings can also celebrate the simple, profound joy of human love and companionship during our community celebrations.