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Intermediate drums sheet music for "Please Mr. Please" by Olivia Newton-John, in F major at about 73 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Drums Sheet Music for "Please Mr. Please" by Olivia Newton-John

Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “Please Mr. Please” by Olivia Newton-John.

Please Mr. Please by Olivia Newton-John
Drums Sheet Music

PercussionMid-staff range

The drums part reads from percussion, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · folk · acoustic
Moodmelancholic · nostalgic
Signatureheartbroken country ballad
F major
Key
73
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
A♭maj/3
Gmin/b3
C7
Fmaj/5
Gm7
B♭
F7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, front‑center
electric bass
simple, supportive, low‑mid presence
string section
lush, sustained pads that add depth and emotional weight
drums
light, brushed or soft stick work, keeping a gentle pulse
piano
soft, melodic fills and chordal support
Album & artist
ALBUM

Have You Never Been Mellow (1975)

Her sixth studio album, released on MCA Records, it hit number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and the Billboard 200 albums chart. The title single and its follow-up, 'Please Mr. Please', both landed in the top ten across pop, adult contemporary, and country charts.

All of Have You Never Been Mellow
Artist

Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up in Melbourne, Australia, building a career that spanned country-flavored pop and mainstream pop over several decades. She became one of the best-selling artists of the 1970s and early 1980s, winning a Grammy and a Country Music Association award before crossing over to global pop stardom. Later in life she was a prominent advocate for breast cancer research and opened a cancer wellness center in Melbourne.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Please Mr. Please" in?

"Please Mr. Please" by Olivia Newton-John is in F major.

What is the tempo of "Please Mr. Please"?

"Please Mr. Please" plays at around 73 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Please Mr. Please"?

The core progression is F, A♭maj/3, Gmin/b3, C7, Fmaj/5, and Gm7, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Please Mr. Please"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, and string section.

Can I get "Please Mr. Please" drums sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "Please Mr. Please" by Olivia Newton-John, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Please Mr. Please" drums sheet music easy to play?

"Please Mr. Please" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 73 BPM in F major with 11 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 "Please Mr. Please" drums sheet music?

Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "Please Mr. Please" 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 "Please Mr. Please" on?

"Please Mr. Please" appears on Have You Never Been Mellow (1975).

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

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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?

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