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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "Anything Can Happen" by Bruce Cockburn, in E minor at about 150 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "Anything Can Happen" by Bruce Cockburn

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Anything Can Happen” by Bruce Cockburn.

Anything Can Happen by Bruce Cockburn
Tenor Sax Sheet Music

B♭ transposingTreble clefMid-staff range

The tenor sax part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument. It is a B♭ transposing instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · blues · folk
Moodmelancholic · reflective · resilient
Signatureblues‑rock storytelling with a folk‑like narrative drive
E minor
Key
150
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Em
D7
G
F♯hdim7
B7
E♭+
Gmaj/5
C♯°
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, front‑center
vocals
male baritone, clear, slightly gravelly, narrative and emotive
bass guitar
steady, round, syncopated groove
electric guitar
clean, melodic fills and occasional lead lines
drums
steady, understated rock beat with subtle dynamic shading
harmonica
bluesy, expressive, often echoing vocal phrases
Album & artist
ALBUM

Big Circumstance (1989)

All of Big Circumstance
Artist

Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Ottawa who has been recording since the early 1970s. His music moves across folk, rock, jazz, and world music, and his lyrics frequently address spiritual themes, environmental concerns, and political injustice. He has long been one of Canada's most respected guitarists, and his catalog stretches across more than two dozen studio albums.

All Bruce Cockburn songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Anything Can Happen" in?

"Anything Can Happen" by Bruce Cockburn is in E minor.

What is the tempo of "Anything Can Happen"?

"Anything Can Happen" plays at around 150 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Anything Can Happen"?

The core progression is Em, D7, G, F♯hdim7, B7, and E♭+, built around the E minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Anything Can Happen"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, harmonica, and vocals.

Can I get "Anything Can Happen" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Anything Can Happen" by Bruce Cockburn, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Anything Can Happen" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"Anything Can Happen" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 150 BPM in E minor with 21 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Anything Can Happen" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Anything Can Happen" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Anything Can Happen" on?

"Anything Can Happen" appears on Big Circumstance (1989).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

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