Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Crazy Little Thing Called Love drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Roger Taylor's drum part on Queen's “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”, from the album The Game (1980). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Crazy Little Thing Called Love drum sheet music

“Crazy Little Thing Called Love” was Queen’s first US number one single, from The Game (1980). Freddie Mercury wrote it in a few minutes as a tribute to Elvis Presley.

Roger Taylor plays a fun, rockabilly-flavoured groove with a swung feel at around 150 bpm. A crowd-pleaser for cover bands and a great introduction to swing feel.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Crazy Little Thing Called Love 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 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 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: Queen
• Album: The Game (1980)
• Drummer: Roger Taylor
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 150
• Style: rockabilly (swung)

What you get

Here is what is included with Crazy Little Thing Called Love 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 Crazy Little Thing Called Love on drums

Once you have the Crazy Little Thing Called Love drum sheet music, here is a simple way to learn it:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Feel the swing.
2. Practise the groove slowly. Keep the swing even.
3. Build up to ♩ ≈ 150. Step by step.
4. Learn the fills and stops. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the guitar.
6. Record yourself. Check the swing feel.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Crazy Little Thing Called Love 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?

Crazy Little Thing Called Love drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and Queen tribute and cover bands.

About Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor has been Queen’s drummer since 1970 and wrote hits such as “Radio Ga Ga”.

More Queen drum sheet music

Want more than one song? The Beginner Rock Drum Sheet Music Starter Pack and the Queen Ultimate Drum Collection include Crazy Little Thing Called Love together with other songs, at a lower price than buying them one by one. You can also get other Queen songs one by one: The Show Must Go On, Death on Two Legs, We Are The Champions and The Hitman. See them all on the Queen drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Crazy Little Thing Called Love drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these Crazy Little Thing Called Love 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 Crazy Little Thing Called Love swung?

Yes – it has a rockabilly swing feel.

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