Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Nick Mason’s drum part on Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here”, from the album Wish You Were Here (1975). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“Wish You Were Here” is the title track of Pink Floyd’s 1975 album and one of the most loved songs in rock. Nick Mason’s drum part is relaxed and tasteful, supporting the acoustic guitars and vocals.

The drums come in at 01:18, on the line “so you think you can tell”, after six bars of rest and a short pickup fill. The verses use a relaxed eighth-note hi-hat groove with sixteenth-note bass drum pickups and crashes at the start of phrases. The solo section keeps a steady groove, and the last verse adds small snare and tom fills between the vocal lines.

What’s in the Wish You Were Here drum sheet music

The whole Wish You Were Here drum sheet music fits on one page, with labelled sections (verses and solo) and a time marker showing exactly where the drums come in.

Looking for Wish You Were Here 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: Pink Floyd
• Album: Wish You Were Here (1975)
• Drummer: Nick Mason
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 62
• Time signature: 4/4
• Style: Classic rock
• Level: Beginner to 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 Wish You Were Here on drums

Once you have the Wish You Were Here drum sheet music, here is a good way to learn it:

1. Find the entry. Use the time marker (01:18) and count the six bars of rest.
2. Keep it laid back. At about 62 bpm, let the groove sit back rather than push.
3. Practise the kick pickups. Play the sixteenth-note bass drum notes softly and in time.
4. Play along. This is an ideal song for playing along from start to finish.

Reading tips for this chart

• 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 Wish You Were Here drum sheet music is great for beginner to intermediate drummers and classic rock fans who want to learn feel and restraint at a slow tempo. It is also a lovely song for acoustic sets and unplugged gigs, where a gentle, steady drum part matters more than big fills.

More Pink Floyd drum sheet music

You might also like Hey You, Comfortably Numb, Money, and the rest of the Pink Floyd drum sheet music collection.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Wish You Were Here drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the complete drum part, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Wish You Were Here. 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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