Led Zeppelin – Since I’ve Been Loving You

Since I've Been Loving You drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of John Bonham's drum part on Led Zeppelin's “Since I've Been Loving You”, from the album Led Zeppelin III (1970). Every groove and dramatic fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Since I've Been Loving You drum sheet music

“Since I’ve Been Loving You” is the slow blues centrepiece of Led Zeppelin III. Recorded largely live in the studio, it features some of Robert Plant’s and Jimmy Page’s most intense performances – and one of John Bonham’s finest grooves.

Bonham’s part is a slow, intense blues with a deep, heavy feel and dramatic fills. Playing slow blues well is harder than it sounds: the triplet feel must be steady, the backbeat heavy and patient, and the fills full of emotion without rushing. A masterclass in playing slow blues with power.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Since I've Been Loving You drum transcription comes from the original recording. Instead of an approximate groove with a couple of fills, you get the whole drum part – so if you need Since I've Been Loving You drum notes that sound like the record when you play them, this is the version to use.

The sheet music is professionally engraved and easy to read on a music stand or on a tablet. Each part of the song is clearly labelled, and repeats with first- and second-time endings keep the layout compact, so you spend less time turning pages and more time playing.

Song facts

• Artist: Led Zeppelin
• Album: Led Zeppelin III (1970)
• Drummer: John Bonham
• Style: slow blues

What you get

Your Since I've Been Loving You drum sheet music download includes:

• 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 Since I've Been Loving You on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Since I've Been Loving You:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Feel the slow triplet pulse.
2. Count the triplets. Keep the 12/8 feel steady with a metronome.
3. Play heavy and patient. Let the backbeat sit back.
4. Learn the fills slowly. Bonham’s fills are dramatic – practise them evenly first.
5. Play with the record. Follow Page’s guitar and Plant’s vocal.
6. Record yourself. Slow blues shows every timing problem.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Since I've Been Loving You by ear or from a free tab usually means guessing the details – which fill goes where, what the hi-hat is doing, how a section ends. Accurate sheet music takes the guesswork out: the rhythms are exact, the song structure is clear, and you can focus on playing instead of decoding.

Who is this sheet music for?

This sheet music suits intermediate to advanced drummers who want to master slow blues, Bonham fans and Led Zeppelin tribute bands.

About John Bonham

John Bonham was Led Zeppelin’s drummer from 1968 to 1980. Whether playing heavy rock or slow blues, his deep groove and huge sound made him one of the most influential drummers in rock history.

More Led Zeppelin drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Led Zeppelin Ultimate Drum Sheet Music Collection includes Since I've Been Loving You together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Led Zeppelin songs one by one: Stairway To Heaven, Good Times Bad Times, Immigrant Song and Whole Lotta Love. See them all on the Led Zeppelin drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Since I've Been Loving You drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Led Zeppelin III.

Is Since I've Been Loving You drum sheet music a tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation on a five-line staff, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows the rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

How is the sheet music delivered?

As a PDF download. The link shows up as soon as you complete checkout and is emailed to you as well.

Is Since I’ve Been Loving You hard on drums?

It is slow, but the triplet feel and Bonham’s fills need control and feel. It suits intermediate to advanced drummers.

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