This was the most obvious choice to me for learning the harmonies and chords. I have always loved this song and been intrigued by the tension and resolve. I love the modulation, and the changes to the song fit extremely well. The instrumentation is also quite interesting, starting with the dirty electric piano and evolving into an orchestral section leading to a saxophone solo. The simplicity of his voice contrasting the keys, with poetic lyrics characteristic of Paul, make for a beautiful piece. It is nostalgic and lighthearted, but even if you don't listen to the words you are overcome with the pull of the 3/4 time groove. I am excited to learn to play and sing this, and really dive into the complexity of the chords and how he gets from point A to point B.
Specific things to focus on:
1. The way the instrumentation, and even timbre of instruments contributes to the power of the piece (especially the tremolo piano in contrast to his voice.)
2. The modulation he achieves and how it works harmonically, and also why it feels as if it literally soars higher than the rest of the song.
3. The way the theory and arrangement of the song work with his vocal story to make it more effective/powerful.
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