The chorus and melody come at the same time, but I didn't really sing my songs for many people back then.

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The two gradually work toward getting on the same page, delivering the famous Arthur Johnston melody with passion and flair.

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Ms. REEVES: You know, the melody and the words are still the same, but the harmonies might change to give it another color, another feeling.

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Harmony and Melody and Rhythm and Tempo are all components of a song, but they are not the same thing.

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