The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun

Here Comes The Sun drum sheet music – a note-for-note transcription of Ringo Starr’s drum part on The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun”, from the album Abbey Road (1969). Every groove, fill and cymbal hit is written out from the original recording in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About the drum part

“Here Comes The Sun” from Abbey Road is one of The Beatles’ most loved songs, written by George Harrison. Ringo Starr’s drum part is light, bright and perfectly suited to the song.

The drums wait for the eight-bar intro and four more bars before entering with a pickup. The verses use a relaxed eighth-note hi-hat groove in eight-bar phrases, and the choruses vary the snare placement and add short sixteenth-note snare and tom fills. The first page ends with crash hits in a 7/8 bar – a taste of the odd-meter bars that come later in the song.

What’s in the Here Comes The Sun drum sheet music

This Here Comes The Sun drum sheet music labels every section (intro, verses and choruses), counts the eight-bar phrases (4, 8), and marks “no crash” bars and every fill.

Looking for Here Comes The Sun 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: The Beatles
• Album: Abbey Road (1969)
• Drummer: Ringo Starr
• Tempo: ♩ ≈ 126
• Time signature: 4/4, with odd-meter bars later in the song
• Style: Pop 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 Here Comes The Sun on drums

Once you have the Here Comes The Sun drum sheet music, here is a good way to learn it:

1. Count the entry. Count the twelve bars of rest before the drums come in.
2. Keep a light touch. The song is bright and gentle – do not overplay.
3. Learn the odd-meter bars. Practise the 7/8 bar and the bars that follow slowly with the record.
4. Play the fills cleanly. Keep the sixteenth notes even and relaxed.

Reading tips for this chart

• Time-signature changes are written exactly where they happen. When a new one appears, count the smallest note value (eighths or sixteenths) until it feels natural.
• 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 Here Comes The Sun drum sheet music is great for beginner to intermediate drummers and Beatles fans, and a gentle introduction to odd-meter bars. Because the tempo is moderate and the groove repeats, it is also a good song for your first full play-along.

More The Beatles drum sheet music

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Here Comes The Sun drum sheet music the full song?

Yes. It is the complete drum part, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording on Abbey Road. 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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