Taylor Swift – Innocent

Innocent drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of the drum part on Taylor Swift’s “Innocent”, from the album Speak Now (2010). Every groove and fill is written out in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Innocent drum sheet music

“Innocent” is from Speak Now, Taylor Swift’s third album, which she wrote entirely on her own. She first performed it live at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, and it was re-recorded for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) in 2023.

The drums play a gentle, heartfelt groove that builds with the song. Great for pop and country drummers working on dynamics and a soft, steady touch.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Innocent drum transcription comes from the original recording. Instead of an approximate groove with a couple of fills, you get the whole drum part – so if you need Innocent drum notes that sound like the record when you play them, this is the version to use.

The sheet music is professionally engraved and easy to read on a music stand or on a tablet. Each part of the song is clearly labelled, and repeats with first- and second-time endings keep the layout compact, so you spend less time turning pages and more time playing.

Song facts

• Artist: Taylor Swift
• Album: Speak Now (2010)
• Style: country pop ballad

What you get

Your Innocent drum sheet music download includes:

• 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 Innocent on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Innocent:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Follow the gentle build.
2. Practise softly. Keep the groove steady with a metronome.
3. Work on your touch. Warm, even strokes.
4. Build with the song. Grow gradually into the choruses.
5. Play with the record. Follow the vocal.
6. Record yourself. Check your dynamics.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Innocent by ear or from a free tab usually means guessing the details – which fill goes where, what the hi-hat is doing, how a section ends. Accurate sheet music takes the guesswork out: the rhythms are exact, the song structure is clear, and you can focus on playing instead of decoding.

Who is this sheet music for?

Innocent drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers, pop and country players and Taylor Swift fans.

About Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is one of the best-selling artists of all time, from her country beginnings on Fearless and Speak Now to pop albums such as 1989 and Midnights.

More Taylor Swift drum sheet music

Other Taylor Swift songs in the store: The Way I Loved You. See them all on the Taylor Swift drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Innocent drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on Speak Now.

Is Innocent drum sheet music a tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation on a five-line staff, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows the rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

How is the sheet music delivered?

As a PDF download. The link shows up as soon as you complete checkout and is emailed to you as well.

Is Innocent good for beginner drummers?

Yes – it is gentle and steady, a great song for working on dynamics.

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