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Intermediate piano sheet music for "Bone In My Ear" by Bruce Cockburn, in A minor at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Piano Sheet Music for "Bone In My Ear" by Bruce Cockburn

Preview of the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement for “Bone In My Ear” by Bruce Cockburn.

Bone In My Ear by Bruce Cockburn
Piano Sheet Music

Grand staffMid-staff range

The piano part reads from the grand staff, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · acoustic · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · introspective
Signaturehaunting folk ballad with a quiet, intimate atmosphere
A minor
Key
176
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Am
Em7
G
Fmaj7
E7
Emin/5
Em
Dm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeInstrumentalOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing the harmonic and rhythmic foundation
cello
warm, resonant low‑mid voice that doubles the bass and adds melodic counter‑lines
violin
high‑register, lyrical lines that weave around the vocal melody
harmonica
subtle, breathy texture that accentuates emotional peaks
acoustic bass
soft, supportive low end that grounds the harmony
Album & artist
ALBUM

Dart to the Heart (1994)

All of Dart to the Heart
Artist

Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Ottawa who has been recording since the early 1970s. His music moves across folk, rock, jazz, and world music, and his lyrics frequently address spiritual themes, environmental concerns, and political injustice. He has long been one of Canada's most respected guitarists, and his catalog stretches across more than two dozen studio albums.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Bone In My Ear" in?

"Bone In My Ear" by Bruce Cockburn is in A minor.

What is the tempo of "Bone In My Ear"?

"Bone In My Ear" plays at around 176 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "Bone In My Ear"?

The core progression is Am, Em7, G, Fmaj7, E7, and Emin/5, built around the A minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Bone In My Ear"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, cello, violin, harmonica, and acoustic bass.

Can I get "Bone In My Ear" piano sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement of "Bone In My Ear" by Bruce Cockburn, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Bone In My Ear" piano sheet music easy to play?

"Bone In My Ear" piano sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 176 BPM in A minor with 13 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Bone In My Ear" piano sheet music?

Yes. The beginner piano sheet music for "Bone In My Ear" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Bone In My Ear" on?

"Bone In My Ear" appears on Dart to the Heart (1994).

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