John Lennon drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Alan White’s drum part on Imagine, from the 1971 album Imagine.
A gentle, simple groove supporting one of the most famous songs ever written – ideal for beginners and for practising touch and restraint. Beatles fans can also try Come Together.
Every transcription is written from the original recording, not from a live version or a simplified arrangement, and comes as a professionally engraved, print-ready PDF with instant download. It is real drum notation – more precise than John Lennon drum tabs. Buy any 3 songs and get a 4th free. Can’t find the song you want? Order a custom drum transcription.
About John Lennon
John Lennon co-founded The Beatles and wrote many of their greatest songs with Paul McCartney. His solo albums include John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and Imagine (1971). He was killed in New York in 1980.
Drumming on John Lennon songs
Alan White, who later spent 50 years in Yes, played the gentle, simple groove on “Imagine” – a lesson in touch and restraint.
John Lennon drum sheet music in the store
There is currently one John Lennon song in the store, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording:
- John Lennon – Imagine – from Imagine (1971), drums: Alan White, soft rock ballad
Frequently asked questions about John Lennon drum sheet music
Which John Lennon song should I learn first on drums?
“Imagine” is one of the best first songs for practising a soft, steady touch.
Is this John Lennon drum sheet music or drum tabs?
It is full drum sheet music – standard drum notation on a five-line staff, transcribed note-for-note from the original recordings. Unlike drum tabs, notation shows the exact rhythm of every note, so you can play the parts exactly as they sound on the record.
Is there a discount for buying several songs?
Yes – buy any 3 songs from the store and the 4th is free. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.
Can I get a John Lennon song that is not listed here?
Yes. Order a custom drum transcription of any song on YouTube and it will be transcribed note-for-note for you.