- Contains partial lyrics
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Paint It, Black [excerpt - easy] |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
120 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0271231 |
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Price:
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$1.99
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Pages: |
1 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I see a red door and I want it painted black. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Saxplained |
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Arranger: |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Form: |
Solo |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
A Minor |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0271231 |
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Tempo: |
Rock |
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Metronome: |
q = 120 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1966 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0271231 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I see a red door and I want it painted black. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The alto saxophone solo edition of “Paint It, Black” is in A minor. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the alto saxophone solo score for “Paint It, Black” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this alto saxophone solo arrangement include?
The alto saxophone solo arrangement of “Paint It, Black” is written for alto saxophone. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
Is “Paint It, Black” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Paint It, Black” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Paint It, Black” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Paint It, Black” by Saxplained is available as an alto saxophone solo arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. Other recordings of this song include those by The Rolling Stones. It was originally composed by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. This is a Signature Artist edition, made with the artist to match the original recording.
It includes 1 page of music. The original key is A minor. The tempo is rock, at around 120 BPM. It's arranged for Alto Saxophone.
For vocalists, contains partial lyrics. It's categorized as Blues Rock on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 183 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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