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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Frank Sinatra, in B♭ major at about 143 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Frank Sinatra

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Frank Sinatra.

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
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 · swing · holiday
Moodcheerful · festive · nostalgic
Signatureclassic swing holiday standard
B♭ major
Key
143
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
F11
F°
B♭7
E♭
E°
E♭m
B♭
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male crooner with smooth, warm timbre and clear articulation
piano
bright, syncopated comping and melodic fills
bass
walking bassline that anchors the swing feel
drums
steady ride cymbal pattern with light snare accents
brass section
trumpets, trombones, and saxophones delivering punchy hits and melodic lines
Album & artist
ALBUM

Christmas Songs by Sinatra (1948)

Sinatra's third studio album, released on Columbia Records, collects eight holiday songs originally issued on 78 rpm records. It draws together tracks recorded across the mid-1940s and stands as one of his earliest full-length efforts.

All of Christmas Songs by Sinatra
Artist

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra was born in 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey, the son of Italian immigrants. He built his career as a singer and actor across several decades, working in pop, swing, and traditional American standards. He recorded hundreds of songs for labels including Columbia and his own Reprise imprint, and his recordings are widely regarded as touchstones of 20th-century popular music.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" in?

"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Frank Sinatra is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"?

"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" plays at around 143 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"?

The core progression is F, F11, F°, B♭7, E♭, and E°, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"?

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

Can I get "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Frank Sinatra, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 143 BPM in B♭ major with 35 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 "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" 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 "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" on?

"Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" appears on Christmas Songs by Sinatra (1948).

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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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How accurate is the transcription?

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