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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "Cell #33" by David Allan Coe, in F major at about 231 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "Cell #33" by David Allan Coe

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Cell #33” by David Allan Coe.

Cell #33 by David Allan Coe
Double Bass Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The double bass part reads from bass clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · rockabilly · country
Moodlively · upbeat · playful
Signatureclassic rockabilly with a bluesy edge
F major
Key
231
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Fm7
F7
B
C7
B7
Cm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusInstrumental BreakChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, driving rockabilly beat
electric guitar
bright, twangy lead lines and rhythmic chords
bass
walking bassline that locks with the drums
vocals
male lead with a clear, slightly nasal timbre, delivering the lyrics in a conversational, storytelling style
piano
rhythmic, percussive chords supporting the groove
Album & artist
ALBUM

Penitentiary Blues (1969)

Coe's debut record, released on SSS International, draws heavily on blues rather than country, with lyrics rooted in prison life and the tension between confinement and freedom. It is a stripped-down set built around guitar, bass, drums, and harmonica.

All of Penitentiary Blues
Artist

David Allan Coe

David Allan Coe (1939-2026) was an American singer-songwriter from Ohio who spent much of his early life in reform schools and prisons before turning to music. He started out playing blues, busking in Nashville, and later became a central figure in the outlaw country movement of the 1970s. His songs range from hard-living blues to country storytelling, and he also wrote hits recorded by other artists, including Tanya Tucker.

All David Allan Coe songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Cell #33" in?

"Cell #33" by David Allan Coe is in F major.

What is the tempo of "Cell #33"?

"Cell #33" plays at around 231 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Cell #33"?

The core progression is Fm7, F7, B♭, C7, B♭7, and E°, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Cell #33"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass, piano, and vocals.

Can I get "Cell #33" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Cell #33" by David Allan Coe, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Cell #33" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"Cell #33" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 231 BPM in F major with 7 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 "Cell #33" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Cell #33" 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 "Cell #33" on?

"Cell #33" appears on Penitentiary Blues (1969).

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