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Intermediate tenor sax sheet music for "Bonny Love" by Tommy Makem, in E major at about 111 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Tenor Sax Sheet Music for "Bonny Love" by Tommy Makem

Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Bonny Love” by Tommy Makem.

Bonny Love by Tommy Makem
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

Genrefolk · traditional Irish folk · acoustic folk
Moodnostalgic · melancholic · romantic
SignatureIrish folk ballad with a gentle, storytelling charm
E major
Key
111
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
E
A
C♯m
B7
F♯m7
B
C♯m7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation
bodhrán
steady, low‑mid percussion that grounds the rhythm
bouzouki
bright, melodic lead lines that weave around the vocal melody
accordion
warm, sustained chords and melodic fills that enrich the texture
bass guitar
subtle, supportive low end that reinforces the chord changes
Album & artist
ALBUM

Love is Lord of All (1971)

A solo record released on GWP Records during a productive early stretch of Makem's solo output. It sits within his broader work of performing and recording Irish folk and traditional material.

All of Love is Lord of All
Artist

Tommy Makem

Tommy Makem was a folk musician, poet, and storyteller from Keady, County Armagh, in Northern Ireland. He spent much of his career performing Irish traditional and folk music, both as a solo artist and as a long-running member of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. He wrote several songs that became staples of the Irish folk repertoire, including Four Green Fields and Winds of the Morning.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Bonny Love" in?

"Bonny Love" by Tommy Makem is in E major.

What is the tempo of "Bonny Love"?

"Bonny Love" plays at around 111 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Bonny Love"?

The core progression is N, E, A, C♯m, B7, and F♯m7, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Bonny Love"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, bodhrán, bouzouki, accordion, and bass guitar.

Can I get "Bonny Love" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Bonny Love" by Tommy Makem, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Bonny Love" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?

"Bonny Love" tenor sax sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 111 BPM in E major with 10 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 "Bonny Love" tenor sax sheet music?

Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Bonny Love" 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 "Bonny Love" on?

"Bonny Love" appears on Love is Lord of All (1971).

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