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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "Being Alive" by Tony Bennett, in C 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 "Being Alive" by Tony Bennett

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Being Alive” by Tony Bennett.

Being Alive by Tony Bennett
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 · jazz vocal · jazz ballad
Moodmelancholic · introspective · soulful
Signaturedeeply emotional jazz ballad with a rich, resonant baritone
C major
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
A♭maj7
G7
B7
B♭7
G
F
Dm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

male baritone vocals
rich, resonant, soulful timbre with a slight gravelly edge; highly expressive and intimate
grand piano
warm, resonant, providing lush harmonic support
acoustic upright bass
deep, resonant, walking bassline that grounds the harmony
brushed drum kit
soft, subtle brushwork that adds gentle rhythmic texture
tenor saxophone
smooth, expressive melodic lines that weave around the vocal
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Art of Romance (2004)

This album of pop and jazz standards won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, making it one of Bennett's celebrated late-career records. It also marked a first for him, as he wrote lyrics for the track 'All for You', his debut as a songwriter after decades of performing.

All of The Art of Romance
Artist

Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett was a pop and jazz singer from New York City who spent decades recording and performing the Great American Songbook. He signed with Columbia Records early in his career and went on to sell more than 50 million records worldwide. His style drew on the romantic ballad tradition, and he remained a working performer well into his later years, finding new audiences across generations.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Being Alive" in?

"Being Alive" by Tony Bennett is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Being Alive"?

"Being Alive" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Being Alive"?

The core progression is C, A♭maj7, G7, B7, B♭7, and G, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Being Alive"?

The recording features grand piano, acoustic upright bass, brushed drum kit, tenor saxophone, and male baritone vocals.

Can I get "Being Alive" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Being Alive" by Tony Bennett, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Being Alive" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"Being Alive" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in C major with 12 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 "Being Alive" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Being Alive" 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 "Being Alive" on?

"Being Alive" appears on The Art of Romance (2004).

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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.

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

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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?

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