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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "Breaking The Law" by Judas Priest, in A major at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "Breaking The Law" by Judas Priest

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Breaking The Law” by Judas Priest.

Breaking The Law
Bass Guitar Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The bass guitar 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

GenreHeavy Metal · Thrash Metal · Traditional Heavy Metal
Moodaggressive · defiant · rebellious
Signatureclassic thrash anthem with relentless drive
A major
Key
167
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
A
G
C
E7
D
E
B
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusInstrumental BreakGuitar SoloChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
fast, palm‑muted riffs and soaring lead lines
driving bass guitar
tight, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
acoustic drum kit
punchy kick, sharp snare, rapid double‑time hi‑hats
male lead vocals
gruff, powerful, slightly raspy timbre; aggressive, shouted delivery
male backing vocals
harmonized shouts in the choruses
Album & artist
ALBUM

British Steel (1980)

British Steel is one of their most commercially successful records, sharpening their sound into tight, anthemic heavy metal with hooks that held up on radio and in arenas. Songs like 'Breaking the Law' and 'Living After Midnight' gave them their biggest mainstream foothold.

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Artist

Judas Priest

Judas Priest are a heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. They helped define the sound and look of heavy metal through the late 1970s and 1980s, building a catalog of hard-riffing records with Rob Halford's wide-ranging vocals at the center. Over more than five decades they have gone through lineup changes and stylistic shifts but remained one of the most influential acts in the genre.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Breaking The Law" in?

"Breaking The Law" by Judas Priest is in A major.

What is the tempo of "Breaking The Law"?

"Breaking The Law" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Breaking The Law"?

The core progression is F, A, G, C, E7, and D, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Breaking The Law"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, driving bass guitar, acoustic drum kit, male lead vocals, and male backing vocals.

Can I get "Breaking The Law" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Breaking The Law" by Judas Priest, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Breaking The Law" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Breaking The Law" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 167 BPM in A major with 9 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 "Breaking The Law" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Breaking The Law" 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 "Breaking The Law" on?

"Breaking The Law" appears on British Steel (1980).

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