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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "Brown Baby" by Nina Simone, in C major at about 29 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "Brown Baby" by Nina Simone

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Brown Baby” by Nina Simone.

Brown Baby by Nina Simone
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

Genrejazz · soul · blues
Moodintimate · reflective · hopeful
SignatureNina Simone’s classic lullaby, blending jazz harmony with soulful blues feeling
C major
Key
29
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
N
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
Nina Simone’s powerful, soulful female voice, rich and expressive, delivering the lyrics with a tender, lullaby‑like phrasing
piano
warm, resonant acoustic piano providing rich, extended jazz chords and melodic fills
bass
deep, round acoustic bass playing a steady walking line that grounds the harmony
drums
soft, brushed drum kit with subtle cymbal swells, keeping a gentle swing feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Gospel According to Nina Simone (1973)

Released on the Stroud label, this was Simone's first dedicated gospel album, described by producer Andy Stroud as a collection of religious songs, hymns, and spirituals projecting racial pride and Black dignity. It brought her interpretive style to sacred material in a way that felt both personal and political.

All of Gospel According to Nina Simone
Artist

Nina Simone

Nina Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina, and grew up to become a singer, pianist, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Her music drew from gospel, blues, folk, pop, and classical traditions, resisting any single genre label. She was one of the most prominent musical voices of the Civil Rights Movement.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Brown Baby" in?

"Brown Baby" by Nina Simone is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Brown Baby"?

"Brown Baby" plays at around 29 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Brown Baby"?

The core progression is C and N, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Brown Baby"?

The recording features piano, bass, drums, and vocals.

Can I get "Brown Baby" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Brown Baby" by Nina Simone, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Brown Baby" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"Brown Baby" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 29 BPM in C major with 2 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Brown Baby" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Brown Baby" 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 "Brown Baby" on?

"Brown Baby" appears on Gospel According to Nina Simone (1973).

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