To Sir With Love

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To Sir With Love Saxophone Music

No.1 hit from 1967 originally recorded by Scotish singer LuLu. Other notable versions by soul singer Al Green and rock and roll saxophonist King Curtis.

Song Key

This saxophone version is in the same key as the original LuLu version which is A major. That means the Bb sax music chart is in B major and the Eb sax music chart is in F# major.

Bonus Key

Also available for download is the same the sheet music and backing track all transposed a semi-tone higher for an easier reading experience.

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The B major scale consists of the notes B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, and A#.

B blues scale B D E F F♯ A B
INTERVALS 1 ♭3 4 ♭5 5♭ 7 1

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Says Google AI ~ The story behind To Sir, With Love is based on the autobiographical experiences of E.R. Braithwaite, a Black West Indian who became a teacher in a rough London secondary school after struggling to find work in his field due to racism. Published in 1959, the novel explores themes of race, class, and education, and was adapted into a successful 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier. The narrative focuses on Braithwaite’s journey of teaching a diverse group of unmotivated teenagers, and his efforts to earn their respect and help them succeed.
Personal experience: The book is based on Braithwaite’s own experiences as a Cambridge-educated man facing racial prejudice in post-war London. He took a teaching job in an East End school after being unable to find work as an engineer.
Educational innovations: In the classroom, Braithwaite treated his students as individuals, leading to innovative teaching methods like students writing reviews of their own lessons.
Racial and class dynamics: The story highlights the institutional racism and class prejudice of the time, both from society and from some of his students. It also explores how the teacher’s own prejudices are challenged as he gets to know his students.
The film adaptation: The 1967 film adaptation, starring Sidney Poitier, became a major box office success and had a hit title song by Lulu. While the film updated the setting to the 1960s, Braithwaite had mixed feelings about its changes.
The ending: The story concludes with Braithwaite choosing to stay with his students, despite getting a job offer in engineering, because he realizes the impact he has had on them.

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https://www.cshf.ca/song/to-sir-with-love/

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To Sir With Love: Representing Education and ‘Race Relations’ in the 1950s, the 1960s and the 1990s

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It Came from the British Invasion: “To Sir With Love,” Lulu’s Signature Hit and a Movie Song for the Ages

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https://www.songfacts.com/facts/lulu/to-sir-with-love

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What is the meaning behind the song ‘To Sir With Love’ by Lulu?

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To Sir, With Love (1967)

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Lyrics

Those schoolgirl days
Of telling tales and biting nails are gone
But in my mind
I know they will still live on and on
But how do you thank someone
Who has taken you from crayons to perfume?
It isn’t easy, but I’ll try
If you wanted the sky
I would write across the sky in letters
That would soar a thousand feet high
“To sir, with love”
The time has come
For closing books and long last looks must end
And as I leave
I know that I am leaving my best friend
A friend who taught me right from wrong
And weak from strong
That’s a lot to learn
What, what can I give you in return?
If you wanted the moon
I would try to make a start
But I would rather you let me give my heart
“To sir, with love”

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Don Black / Mark London
To Sir with Love lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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[Leo Salu]

Mark once again you did a great job on the background information for this great song. Keep up the good work. Leo

[saxomonica]

Thanks, Leo. All good, you beaut, bandicoot.

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