Evanescence – Bring Me To Life

Bring Me To Life drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Josh Freese's drum part on Evanescence's “Bring Me To Life”, from the album Fallen (2003). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Bring Me To Life drum sheet music

“Bring Me To Life” was Evanescence’s breakthrough hit from Fallen, reaching number one in the UK and winning a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance.

Session great Josh Freese plays a powerful, dramatic part with heavy grooves and big dynamic builds. Great for drummers into 2000s rock.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Bring Me To Life 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 Bring Me To Life 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: Evanescence
• Album: Fallen (2003)
• Drummer: Josh Freese
• Style: alternative metal

What you get

Here is what is included with Bring Me To Life 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 Bring Me To Life on drums

Once you have the Bring Me To Life drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Mark the quiet and heavy sections.
2. Practise the grooves. Keep them steady.
3. Work on dynamics. Build into the heavy parts.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Follow Amy Lee’s vocal.
6. Record yourself. Check your dynamics.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Bring Me To Life 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?

Bring Me To Life drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers and rock cover bands.

About Josh Freese

Josh Freese is one of rock’s most in-demand session drummers, having played with A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ Roses and many others.

More Evanescence drum sheet music

This is currently the only Evanescence song in the store – the Evanescence drum sheet music page will list new ones as they are added. In the meantime, browse the full drum sheet music store – for more 2000s rock, see the Linkin Park, Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace sheet music.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Bring Me To Life drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these Bring Me To Life 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 Bring Me To Life hard on drums?

It is an intermediate song with heavy grooves and dynamic builds.

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