AC/DC – You Shook Me All Night Long

You Shook Me All Night Long drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Phil Rudd's drum part on AC/DC's “You Shook Me All Night Long”, from the album Back In Black (1980). Every bar is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About You Shook Me All Night Long drum sheet music

“You Shook Me All Night Long” was the first single from Back In Black and the first AC/DC single with Brian Johnson. It is one of the band’s most popular songs.

Phil Rudd plays a classic, steady rock groove – solid, simple and powerful at around 120 bpm. A must-know for every cover-band drummer.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The You Shook Me All Night Long drum transcription on this page is written from the original studio recording – not from a live version and not from a simplified arrangement. If you have been searching for You Shook Me All Night Long drum notes that actually match the record, this is the complete part, from the first bar to the last.

Song sections are clearly labelled, so you always know where you are, and the layout follows the song from start to finish. The PDF is professionally engraved, prints cleanly and reads just as well on an iPad or any other tablet.

Song facts

• Artist: AC/DC
• Album: Back In Black (1980)
• Drummer: Phil Rudd
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 120
• Style: hard rock

What you get

Here is what is included with You Shook Me All Night Long drum sheet music:

• The full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording
• Clearly labelled song sections
• Professionally engraved, print-ready PDF
• Instant download after purchase

How to practise You Shook Me All Night Long on drums

Once you have the You Shook Me All Night Long drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Notice how steady the groove is.
2. Lock in at ♩ ≈ 120. Play with a metronome.
3. Play with feel. Let the backbeat sit back.
4. Keep the hi-hat even. Every note the same.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the rhythm guitar.
6. Record yourself. Check your time.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of You Shook Me All Night Long drum notes online are often tabs typed out by ear, with missing fills and rhythms that don’t match the record. A proper transcription saves you hours of guessing: every part is checked against the original recording, the rhythms are exact, and the layout follows the song so you always know where you are.

Who is this sheet music for?

This sheet music suits beginners and every cover-band drummer.

About Phil Rudd

Phil Rudd is AC/DC’s long-time drummer, famous for his rock-solid groove on Highway to Hell and Back In Black.

More AC/DC drum sheet music

Other AC/DC songs in the store: Back in Black, Thunderstruck, Highway To Hell and For Those About To Rock. See them all on the AC/DC drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this You Shook Me All Night Long drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Back In Black. Nothing is simplified.

Are these You Shook Me All Night Long drum tabs?

No – it is proper drum notation, which is more precise than tabs because it shows exactly when every note falls. If you are new to reading, it is easier than it looks – each drum and cymbal has its own place on the staff.

When do I get the PDF?

Straight away – the download link appears right after checkout and arrives in your inbox, so you can print it or open it on a tablet.

Is You Shook Me All Night Long good for beginners?

Yes – it is a steady, simple groove and a great first rock song.

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