Sting – Love Is Stronger Than Justice

Love Is Stronger Than Justice drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Vinnie Colaiuta's drum part on Sting's “Love Is Stronger Than Justice”, from the album Ten Summoner's Tales (1993). Every groove, meter change and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Love Is Stronger Than Justice drum sheet music

“Love Is Stronger Than Justice (The Munificent Seven)” is from Ten Summoner’s Tales, Sting’s 1993 album. Its playful Western theme and sections in seven make it one of the album’s most interesting songs.

Vinnie Colaiuta’s playing is creative and musical, moving between odd-time sections and a country-flavoured feel. Great study material for session and advanced drummers.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

This Love Is Stronger Than Justice drum transcription was written bar by bar from Sting's studio recording and checked against the track. It is not a live take and nothing is simplified – these are the Love Is Stronger Than Justice drum notes exactly as they were played on the record.

The notation is clean and professionally engraved, with clearly marked sections and repeats, so it is quick to find your place when you jump to a fill or a chorus. Print it for your music stand or keep it on a tablet – both work well.

Song facts

• Artist: Sting
• Album: Ten Summoner's Tales (1993)
• Drummer: Vinnie Colaiuta
• Style: pop / odd-meter groove

What you get

When you buy Love Is Stronger Than Justice drum sheet music, 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 Love Is Stronger Than Justice on drums

A step-by-step way to learn Love Is Stronger Than Justice on drums with the sheet music:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Mark where the meter changes.
2. Count the odd-time sections. Say the count out loud.
3. Practise each section slowly. Use a metronome.
4. Practise the changes. Make them smooth and natural.
5. Play with the record. Lock in with the bass.
6. Record yourself. Check it sounds relaxed.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Most free Love Is Stronger Than Justice drum tabs are rough sketches – the main groove, maybe a fill or two, and rhythms that are hard to read. Note-for-note sheet music shows exactly what was played and when, so you learn the real part instead of an approximation, and you learn it faster.

Who is this sheet music for?

This sheet music suits intermediate to advanced drummers, session players and Sting fans.

About Vinnie Colaiuta

Vinnie Colaiuta is one of the most recorded drummers in history. He played with Frank Zappa and Sting and has recorded with Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell and many more.

More Sting drum sheet music

Other Sting songs in the store: Seven Days and Saint Augustine in Hell. See them all on the Sting drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Does the sheet music cover the whole of Love Is Stronger Than Justice?

Yes – every section from the first bar to the last, exactly as played on the original recording. It is not a shortened or simplified version.

Is it written as drum tabs or as drum notation?

As standard drum notation on a five-line staff. Tabs can show which drum to hit but not the exact rhythm – notation shows both.

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.

Is Love Is Stronger Than Justice in odd time?

Parts of it are in seven. The sheet music writes every bar out clearly.

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