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57.8Version 1A — sparse cabaret

Make it even lighter.

LH:

only beats 1 and 3.

RH:

mostly single melody.

Occasional chord on long melody notes.

This can sound theatrical and slightly sinister.

Very appropriate to the song's dramatic origin.