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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "Black Cloud" by Leroy Van Dyke, in A minor at about 167 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "Black Cloud" by Leroy Van Dyke

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Black Cloud” by Leroy Van Dyke.

Black Cloud by Leroy Van Dyke
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

Genrecountry · folk · blues
Moodmelancholic · resilient
Signatureblack cloud, rain, good luck
A minor
Key
167
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
Dm
C
Gm7
C7
G7
Em
Am7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

male lead vocals
clear, slightly nasal, storytelling style
acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm and melodic fills
electric bass
steady walking line
drums
steady 4/4 backbeat with snare on 2 and 4
harmonica
bluesy melodic fills and solo
Album & artist
ALBUM

Walk On By (1994)

A compilation gathering Van Dyke's recordings, centered on his signature hit 'Walk On By', the 1961 chart-topper that spent 19 weeks at number one on the country charts, a record at the time. The set draws from his catalog and includes some demo recordings and international versions of his songs.

All of Walk On By
Artist

Leroy Van Dyke

Leroy Van Dyke is an American country and honky-tonk singer and guitarist born in Mora, Missouri, in 1929. He studied agricultural journalism at the University of Missouri before building a music career that stretched across several decades. His two biggest songs, 'The Auctioneer' (1956) and 'Walk On By' (1961), made him one of the more distinctive voices in classic country music.

All Leroy Van Dyke songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Black Cloud" in?

"Black Cloud" by Leroy Van Dyke is in A minor.

What is the tempo of "Black Cloud"?

"Black Cloud" plays at around 167 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Black Cloud"?

The core progression is F, Dm, C, Gm7, C7, and G7, built around the A minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Black Cloud"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, harmonica, and male lead vocals.

Can I get "Black Cloud" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Black Cloud" by Leroy Van Dyke, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Black Cloud" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"Black Cloud" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 167 BPM in A minor with 16 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 "Black Cloud" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Black Cloud" 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 "Black Cloud" on?

"Black Cloud" appears on Walk On By (1994).

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