Preview of the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement for “Dream Lover” by Bobby Darin.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Dream Lover (1959)
Named after Darin's own composition, which he recorded in March 1959 and which became a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic. The album captures him at the peak of his early pop career, riding the momentum of his first string of charting singles.
All of Dream LoverBobby Darin
Bobby Darin was a singer, songwriter, and actor from the Bronx, New York, who built his career across pop, rock and roll, jazz-inflected swing, and folk during the late 1950s and 1960s. He wrote and recorded hits like "Splish Splash" and "Dream Lover" before pivoting to a Rat Pack-style cabaret sound with "Mack the Knife" and "Beyond the Sea". He kept shifting styles throughout his career, moving toward folk and country material in the mid-1960s, and also appeared in films before his death in 1973.
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Good to know
What key is "Dream Lover" in?
"Dream Lover" by Bobby Darin is in C major.
What is the tempo of "Dream Lover"?
"Dream Lover" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Dream Lover"?
The core progression is C, Am, G7, Fm, F, and G, built around the C major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Dream Lover"?
The recording features piano, bass, drums, strings, and vocals.
Can I get "Dream Lover" tenor sax sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate tenor sax sheet music arrangement of "Dream Lover" by Bobby Darin, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Dream Lover" tenor sax sheet music easy to play?
"Dream Lover" tenor sax 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 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 "Dream Lover" tenor sax sheet music?
Yes. The beginner tenor sax sheet music for "Dream Lover" 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 "Dream Lover" on?
"Dream Lover" appears on Dream Lover (1959).
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