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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "Reason To Believe" by Rod Stewart, in G major at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "Reason To Believe" by Rod Stewart

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Reason To Believe” by Rod Stewart.

Reason To Believe
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

Genrerock · pop · classic rock
Moodmelancholic · reflective
SignatureRod Stewart's classic rock ballad with a modern pop sensibility
G major
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
G
F
D
A
Em
Cmaj7
D7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
deep, gravelly male baritone with a soulful, expressive delivery; vocals sit front‑center with moderate reverb and compression
piano
rich, resonant piano chords and melodic lines that add harmonic depth
bass
warm, melodic electric bass providing a solid, supportive foundation
strings
lush orchestral strings that swell in the choruses and bridge, enhancing the emotional weight
electric guitar
clean electric guitar with subtle overdrive, playing arpeggiated chords and melodic fills
drums
steady, understated rock drum kit with a warm, natural tone
Album & artist
ALBUM

Every Picture Tells a Story (1971)

Stewart's third solo album, it mixes hard rock, folk, and blues, and topped the charts in both the UK and the US. It features all five members of the Faces and includes covers of Arthur Crudup and Bob Dylan alongside original material, with the single 'Maggie May' becoming one of his signature songs.

All of Every Picture Tells a Story
Artist

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart is a rock and soul singer from London, born in 1945, whose raspy voice became one of the most recognizable in British pop. He came up through the Faces before building a long solo career that stretched from raw blues-influenced rock in the early 1970s to polished pop and adult contemporary work in later decades. Over more than fifty years he has mixed original material with well-chosen covers, picking up hits across multiple eras.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Reason To Believe" in?

"Reason To Believe" by Rod Stewart is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Reason To Believe"?

"Reason To Believe" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Reason To Believe"?

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

What instruments play on "Reason To Believe"?

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

Can I get "Reason To Believe" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Reason To Believe" by Rod Stewart, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Reason To Believe" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"Reason To Believe" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in G major with 8 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 "Reason To Believe" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Reason To Believe" 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 "Reason To Believe" on?

"Reason To Believe" appears on Every Picture Tells a Story (1971).

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