The Irving Berlin Fake Book. 183 Songs from 1910 to 1966. 183 Pages. 1992 Copyright. What is a Fake Book? When a Musician is asked to Play a Song they've never Played Before, They Fake It. A Fake Book contains the Melodies, Lyrics and Chords for Hundreds of Songs. With this one line music notation, the musician can improvise they're own arrangement. For Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Electronic Keyboards and All C Instruments. Book is in Very Nice Shape. No Markings Inside the Book. Previous Owner Made Copies of Desired Music. All in a Spiral Binding Format.