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Intermediate vocals sheet music for "Lover" by John Coltrane, in B♭ minor at about 300 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Vocals Sheet Music for "Lover" by John Coltrane

Preview of the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement for “Lover” by John Coltrane.

Lover
Vocals Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The vocals 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 · jazz: bebop · jazz: post-bop
Moodenergetic · virtuosic
SignatureColtrane’s soaring tenor saxophone over a driving rhythm section
B minor
Key
300
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
A
B7
Bm7
A7
E7
Cmaj7
F°
Form

Structure & dynamics

HeadSoloHead
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

tenor saxophone
lead melodic voice, improvising with rapid, intricate lines
acoustic drum kit
dynamic, syncopated ride cymbal and snare patterns, propelling the fast tempo
upright bass
walking bassline, outlining complex chord changes with a strong, resonant tone
piano
comping with dense, extended voicings and occasional melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Last Trane (1965)

A Prestige Records release compiled from earlier Coltrane sessions, putting together material from his pre-Impulse! years. It captures him in a more straightforward post-bop context before his style moved into its more exploratory late phase.

All of The Last Trane
Artist

John Coltrane

John Coltrane (1926-1967) was a saxophonist and composer from North Carolina who became one of the most influential figures in jazz history. He grew up playing in the Philadelphia scene and went on to work across bebop, hard bop, modal jazz, and free jazz over the course of his career. His recordings pushed the harmonic and expressive limits of the saxophone in ways that still shape how jazz musicians think about the instrument.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Lover" in?

"Lover" by John Coltrane is in B♭ minor.

What is the tempo of "Lover"?

"Lover" plays at around 300 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Lover"?

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

What instruments play on "Lover"?

The recording features tenor saxophone, acoustic drum kit, upright bass, and piano.

Can I get "Lover" vocals sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement of "Lover" by John Coltrane, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Lover" vocals sheet music easy to play?

"Lover" vocals sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 300 BPM in B♭ minor with 23 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 "Lover" vocals sheet music?

Yes. The beginner vocals sheet music for "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 "Lover" on?

"Lover" appears on The Last Trane (1965).

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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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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.

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