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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "Copy Cat" by The Halos, in E♭ major at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "Copy Cat" by The Halos

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Copy Cat” by The Halos.

Copy Cat by The Halos
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 · indie rock · alternative rock
Moodenergetic · catchy · playful
Signaturecatchy indie rock anthem with a quirky vocal hook
E major
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B
E
A
A7
B7
E7
F7
B9
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead with a slightly nasal, conversational timbre; melodic and playful, often delivered in a sing‑song style
drums
tight, punchy kit with a steady backbeat
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitars
clean, jangly rhythm guitars with occasional melodic fills
synth pads
subtle atmospheric pads that fill the background
Album & artist
ALBUM

Nag / Copy Cat (1961)

A double-sided single released on 7 Arts Records, with 'Nag' reaching No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the record that put the group on the map as The Halos.

All of Nag / Copy Cat
Artist

The Halos

The Halos were a doo-wop vocal group from The Bronx, New York. They formed in the early 1960s with a lineup that included Al Cleveland, Harold Johnson, Arthur Crier, and J.R. Bailey, who was later replaced by Phil Johnson. They started out doing session work before releasing singles under their own name.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Copy Cat" in?

"Copy Cat" by The Halos is in E♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Copy Cat"?

"Copy Cat" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Copy Cat"?

The core progression is B♭, E♭, A♭, A♭7, B♭7, and E♭7, built around the E♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Copy Cat"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitars, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get "Copy Cat" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Copy Cat" by The Halos, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Copy Cat" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"Copy Cat" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in E♭ major with 8 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Copy Cat" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Copy Cat" 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 "Copy Cat" on?

"Copy Cat" appears on Nag / Copy Cat (1961).

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Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

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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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

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?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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