Softly as in a morning sunrise

"Softly as in a morning sunrise" is a jazz standard in F minor that feels warm and understated, moving in 2/2 time with a gentle, unhurried flow. This lead sheet for alto saxophone keeps things accessible at an easy level, with chord symbols included to help you navigate the changes and play around with interpretation. At just under one minute, it's a compact take that gets straight to the heart of the tune without unnecessary embellishment. A solid choice for players who mean it.

Pages: 4
Instrumentation: lead sheet for alto saxophone
Instruments: Alto saxophone
Key: F minor
BPM: 70
Time signature: 2 / 2
Softly as in a morning sunrise

• Sigmund Romberg - Composer