Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Being Alive” by Tony Bennett.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
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 RomanceTony 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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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" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Being Alive" by Tony Bennett, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Being Alive" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?
"Being Alive" bass guitar 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" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar 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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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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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?
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