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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "Everybody Plays The Fool" by Aaron Neville, in B♭ major at about 88 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "Everybody Plays The Fool" by Aaron Neville

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Everybody Plays The Fool” by Aaron Neville.

Everybody Plays The Fool
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

Genresoul · R&B · blues
Moodreflective · melancholic · comforting
Signatureclassic soul ballad with a bluesy feel
B♭ major
Key
88
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
B♭
E♭
F
D7
Dm
Gm
Cm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, smooth, soulful, slightly raspy, expressive, melodic, with occasional ad‑libs and vocal runs
electric piano
warm, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric bass
deep, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
steady, laid‑back drum pattern with soft snare and hi‑hat
electric guitar
clean, blues‑inflected guitar fills and melodic lines
organ
subtle, sustained organ pads adding warmth
Album & artist
ALBUM

Warm Your Heart (1991)

Warm Your Heart is a polished R&B and soul record produced with Linda Ronstadt, who also appears as a guest vocalist on the single 'Close Your Eyes'. The album includes 'Everybody Plays the Fool' and 'Somewhere, Somebody', and was recorded across studios in New Orleans and Los Angeles.

All of Warm Your Heart
Artist

Aaron Neville

Aaron Neville is a singer from New Orleans, born in 1941, who works across R&B, soul, gospel, and pop. His voice is immediately recognizable, a smooth, vibrato-heavy tenor that he has carried through a career stretching back to the early 1960s. He first reached a national audience with the 1966 single 'Tell It Like It Is', and has remained a fixture in American soul music ever since.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Everybody Plays The Fool" in?

"Everybody Plays The Fool" by Aaron Neville is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Everybody Plays The Fool"?

"Everybody Plays The Fool" plays at around 88 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Everybody Plays The Fool"?

The core progression is G, B♭, E♭, F, D7, and Dm, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Everybody Plays The Fool"?

The recording features electric piano, electric bass, drums, electric guitar, organ, and vocals.

Can I get "Everybody Plays The Fool" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Everybody Plays The Fool" by Aaron Neville, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Everybody Plays The Fool" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"Everybody Plays The Fool" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 88 BPM in B♭ major with 11 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 "Everybody Plays The Fool" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Everybody Plays The Fool" 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 "Everybody Plays The Fool" on?

"Everybody Plays The Fool" appears on Warm Your Heart (1991).

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