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Most of the older adults I work with are in their late eighties and older. However, I have had the privilege of working with some younger clients this summer, hence the post title, as they are in their early 70s. I wanted to do a song share for some of the new-to-me songs that I have been learning for my clients!

All of the links below will take you to sheet music at Wikifonia. From there, you can transpose and download in the key that fits your or your client’s voice best. I included some songs that are more popular and not new ones I learned, but are definite favorites of my clients. In addition, I usually have luck using Beatles, Elvis, Cash, and songs of faith as well but didn’t want to have 100s of links on this post!

I also wanted to share a cover version of the first song below, “Mission Bell”, that I shared for a music therapy and culture based podcast [Urban Therapists] I have with a colleague, Tyler Hogan MT-BC, that you can listen to here (starts around min 31). Hope your clients love the songs and that you have a great time using the songs with your clients!

Mission Bell – Donnie Brooks

All I Have To Do Is Dream – Everly Brothers

Matchmaker – From “Fiddler on the Roof”

Tammy – Debbie Reynolds (additional lyrics here)

Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley 

Wake Up, Little Susie – Buddy Holly, Everly Brothers, & Others

Happy Trails to You – From “Roy Roger’s Show” [I love to use as a goodbye song at the end of a session]