Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “Don't Be Scared” by Bruce Johnston.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Going Public (1977)
Released on Columbia Records, this is Johnston's third solo album and the only one he recorded after joining the Beach Boys, made during a period when he had briefly stepped away from the group. It includes re-recordings of his Beach Boys compositions 'Deirdre' and 'Disney Girls', as well as his own version of 'I Write the Songs'.
All of Going PublicBruce Johnston
Bruce Johnston, born in Illinois and raised in Los Angeles, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has been part of the Beach Boys since 1965. He works primarily in pop and soft rock, and he composed 'I Write the Songs', which became a number-one hit for Barry Manilow in 1976. He also wrote several Beach Boys songs, including 'Disney Girls' and 'Deirdre'.
All Bruce Johnston songsFrom a recording to your part in three steps
- Step 1Bring the recording
Paste a YouTube link or upload an audio file, the studio cut, a live take, or a cover.
- Step 2We transcribe it
Our model listens and arranges this exact performance for drums, at your chosen level.
- Step 3Play & export
Read it on screen, transpose, slow it down, and export the sheet music when it feels right.
Ready to play it?
Start from any recording, your drums sheet music in minutes.
Good to know
What key is "Don't Be Scared" in?
"Don't Be Scared" by Bruce Johnston is in F♯ major.
What is the tempo of "Don't Be Scared"?
"Don't Be Scared" plays at around 62 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "Don't Be Scared"?
The core progression is B♭m7, E♭m7, A♭7, C♯7, F♯, and F♯9, built around the F♯ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Don't Be Scared"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, male lead vocal, subtle percussion, and bass guitar.
Can I get "Don't Be Scared" drums sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "Don't Be Scared" by Bruce Johnston, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Don't Be Scared" drums sheet music easy to play?
"Don't Be Scared" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 62 BPM in F♯ major with 21 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Don't Be Scared" drums sheet music?
Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "Don't Be Scared" 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 "Don't Be Scared" on?
"Don't Be Scared" appears on Going Public (1977).
How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?
Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.
Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?
Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.
What instruments and formats are available?
Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.
Is Songscription free to use?
You can try it free, with no credit card needed.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.
How accurate is the transcription?
It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.
Is this transcription licensed?
Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.
Transcribed from licensed catalogs by AI trained on millions of bars of music.
Made with in California.