Now for the first time ever, all musicians can play and study nearly every note Pat Metheny has ever written in what he deems his most exciting project since his first album. Over a decade in the making and done with Metheny's intense involvement every step of the way, the Pat Metheny Songbook is a complete collection of his songs starting with the recording of Bright Size Life in 1975: 167 songs in total it's more than 400 pages! The compositions are presented in lead sheet arrangements, enabling all musicians unprecedented access to Metheny's music. Also includes composer credits, musician credits and Metheny's detailed commentary.