Pink Floyd – Hey You

Hey You drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Nick Mason's drum part on Pink Floyd's “Hey You”, from the album The Wall (1979). Every bar from the drums’ entrance to the climax is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Hey You drum sheet music

“Hey You” opens the second half of The Wall, Pink Floyd’s 1979 rock opera and one of the best-selling albums of all time. With its acoustic guitar intro and David Gilmour’s soaring solo, it is one of the album’s most loved songs.

The song is moody and atmospheric, and Nick Mason’s drums enter partway through and build to a powerful climax. It is a great song for learning to play with space and dynamics – entering with confidence and making every fill count.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Hey You 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 Hey You 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: Pink Floyd
• Album: The Wall (1979)
• Drummer: Nick Mason
• Style: progressive rock

What you get

Here is what is included with Hey You 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 Hey You on drums

Once you have the Hey You drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Count the bars until the drums enter.
2. Practise the entrance. Make sure you come in exactly on time.
3. Keep the groove spacious. Leave room for the guitars and vocal.
4. Build to the climax. Grow your dynamics gradually.
5. Play with the record. Follow Gilmour’s guitar.
6. Record yourself. Check the build-up is smooth.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Hey You 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?

Hey You drum sheet music suits intermediate drummers who want to play with space and dynamics, and Pink Floyd tribute bands.

About Nick Mason

Nick Mason is the only member of Pink Floyd to play on every one of their albums. His tasteful, atmospheric drumming is part of classics such as The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and The Wall.

More Pink Floyd drum sheet music

Other Pink Floyd songs in the store: Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb, Money and Another Brick In The Wall. See them all on the Pink Floyd drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Hey You drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these Hey You 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.

When do the drums come in on Hey You?

The drums enter partway through the song, after the opening acoustic section. The sheet music shows exactly where.

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