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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "Billie's Blues" by Cassandra Wilson, in B major at about 107 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "Billie's Blues" by Cassandra Wilson

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Billie's Blues” by Cassandra Wilson.

Billie's Blues by Cassandra Wilson
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · blues · soul
Moodsoulful · melancholic · intimate
SignatureCassandra Wilson's smoky vocal over a slow, bluesy jazz backdrop
B major
Key
107
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
E
F7
Fm7
Cm
A
Cmin9
Fm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic piano
warm, resonant chords and melodic fills
walking bassline
steady, syncopated low end that anchors the groove
brushed drum kit
soft, swishy snare and ride cymbal patterns that keep a gentle swing
string section
lush, sustained pads that add depth and a cinematic feel
subtle electric guitar
clean, lightly reverbed chords and occasional melodic licks
Album & artist
ALBUM

Coming Forth by Day (2015)

This album is a tribute to Billie Holiday, released to mark the 100th anniversary of Holiday's birth. It collects eleven covers of songs closely tied to Holiday, plus one original Wilson composition written as an imagined farewell from Holiday to saxophonist Lester Young.

All of Coming Forth by Day
Artist

Cassandra Wilson

Cassandra Wilson is a jazz singer, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi, born in 1955. She draws on blues, country, and folk alongside jazz, giving her a sound that sits outside strict genre lines. She has won two Grammy Awards and was named America's Best Singer by Time magazine in 2001.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Billie's Blues" in?

"Billie's Blues" by Cassandra Wilson is in B major.

What is the tempo of "Billie's Blues"?

"Billie's Blues" plays at around 107 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Billie's Blues"?

The core progression is N, E, F♯7, F♯m7, C♯m, and A♭, built around the B major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Billie's Blues"?

The recording features acoustic piano, walking bassline, brushed drum kit, subtle electric guitar, and string section.

Can I get "Billie's Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Billie's Blues" by Cassandra Wilson, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Billie's Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Billie's Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 107 BPM in B major with 13 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 "Billie's Blues" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Billie's Blues" 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 "Billie's Blues" on?

"Billie's Blues" appears on Coming Forth by Day (2015).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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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Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?

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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