My Chemical Romance – Famous Last Words

Famous Last Words drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Bob Bryar’s drum part on My Chemical Romance’s “Famous Last Words”, from the album The Black Parade (2006). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“Famous Last Words” closes the main part of My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade, and it is one of the band’s most energetic songs to play on drums.

After eight bars of rest, the drums enter with snare and bass drum hits and an eighth-note snare and tom build with a crescendo. Choked crash hits and a sixteenth-note fill lead into the verses, which use a “loose” eighth-note hi-hat groove. The choruses switch to eighth notes on the crash, counted in four- and eight-bar blocks.

What’s in the Famous Last Words drum sheet music

This Famous Last Words drum sheet music is compact, using a segno, “To Coda” and D.S. al Coda so the full song fits in a few systems. Sections are labelled, choked crashes are marked, and every fill is written out.

Looking for Famous Last Words drum tabs? This is full drum notation on a five-line staff, so it shows the exact rhythm of every note – something tabs can’t do.

Song facts

• Artist: My Chemical Romance
• Album: The Black Parade (2006)
• Drummer: Bob Bryar
• Tempo: ♩ = 122
• Time signature: 4/4
• Style: Emo / alternative rock
• Level: Intermediate

What you get

• 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 Famous Last Words on drums

Once you have the Famous Last Words drum sheet music, here is a good way to learn it:

1. Learn the road map. Trace the D.S. al Coda and Coda path before you play.
2. Practise the build. Keep the eighth notes even as you get louder.
3. Use a loose hi-hat. Open the hi-hat slightly in the verses for a bigger sound.
4. Count the chorus blocks. Use the (4) and (8) counts to stay on track.

Reading tips for this chart

• Road-map signs (segno, D.S., D.C., “To Coda”) tell you where to jump. Trace the order of sections with your finger before you play.
• Choked cymbals are marked “choke”. Hit the cymbal and grab it straight away with your other hand so the sound stops short.
• Repeat bars (the slash signs) mean “play the previous bar or bars again”. The small numbers above them count the bars so you do not lose your place.
• Section labels in boxes (such as I, V1, C1) name each part of the song – intro, verse, chorus and so on – so you can find your place quickly.

Who is it for?

This Famous Last Words drum sheet music is for intermediate drummers and emo fans who want a powerful song to practise dynamics, crash grooves and reading D.S. al Coda.

More My Chemical Romance drum sheet music

You might also like Na Na Na, Welcome To The Black Parade, Teenagers, and the rest of the My Chemical Romance drum sheet music collection.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Famous Last Words drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the complete drum part, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on The Black Parade. Nothing is simplified.

Is it a drum tab or real notation?

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

How do I get the PDF after I buy?

The download link appears straight after checkout and is also sent to your email. You can print the PDF or read it on a tablet.

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