Scorpions – Always Somewhere

Always Somewhere drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Herman Rarebell's drum part on Scorpions' “Always Somewhere”, from the album Lovedrive (1979). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Always Somewhere drum sheet music

“Always Somewhere” is a classic ballad from Lovedrive, the 1979 album that helped the Scorpions break through internationally. Klaus Meine’s vocal and the band’s melodic guitars made it a fan favourite.

Herman Rarebell plays a slow, emotional groove with a laid-back feel and dramatic fills. At around 56 bpm the song is very slow, so the challenge is control: keeping steady time over long notes, placing the fills perfectly and playing with feeling.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

The Always Somewhere 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 Always Somewhere 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: Scorpions
• Album: Lovedrive (1979)
• Drummer: Herman Rarebell
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 56
• Style: rock ballad

What you get

Here is what is included with Always Somewhere 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 Always Somewhere on drums

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

1. Listen with the sheet music. Get the slow, emotional feel in your head.
2. Subdivide the slow tempo. At ♩ ≈ 56, count sixteenths so you stay in time.
3. Play with a relaxed touch. Keep the backbeat warm and steady.
4. Practise the fills slowly. Make them even and controlled.
5. Play with the record. Follow the vocal and guitars.
6. Record yourself. Very slow songs show every timing slip.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Free versions of Always Somewhere 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?

This sheet music suits intermediate drummers who want to practise feel and control at a slow tempo, and Scorpions fans and classic-rock cover bands.

About Herman Rarebell

Herman Rarebell was the Scorpions’ drummer from 1977 to 1995, playing on classic albums such as Lovedrive, Blackout and Love At First Sting. He also co-wrote several of the band’s songs.

More Scorpions drum sheet music

Other Scorpions songs in the store: Still Loving You and Rock You Like A Hurricane. See them all on the Scorpions drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Always Somewhere drum sheet music the full song?

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

Are these Always Somewhere 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.

What tempo is Always Somewhere?

It is a slow ballad at around ♩ ≈ 56.

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