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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "Country Blues" by Sonny Landreth, in E major at about 107 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "Country Blues" by Sonny Landreth

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Country Blues” by Sonny Landreth.

Country Blues by Sonny Landreth
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

Genreacoustic blues · folk · country blues
Moodreflective · melancholic · intimate
Signatureacoustic fingerpicking blues with a warm, resonant tone
E major
Key
107
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
B7
B
Cm7
Am7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseInstrumental breakVerseOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, providing both melody and bassline
harmonica
bluesy melodic fills and solo
light percussion
soft brush or hand‑drummed rhythm
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Crazy Cajun Recordings (1999)

This compilation collects early session recordings made in 1973 and 1977, capturing Landreth well before he became an established name. The material includes solo acoustic pieces alongside blues covers, and it offers a glimpse of him developing the distinctive guitar voice that would define his later work.

All of The Crazy Cajun Recordings
Artist

Sonny Landreth

Sonny Landreth is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from southwest Louisiana, born in Canton, Mississippi in 1951 and long based in the Lafayette area. He plays in a style that pulls from blues, Cajun, zydeco, jazz, and rock, and he is widely regarded as one of the most inventive slide guitarists around. Eric Clapton has called him one of the most advanced and under-appreciated guitarists in the world.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Country Blues" in?

"Country Blues" by Sonny Landreth is in E major.

What is the tempo of "Country Blues"?

"Country Blues" plays at around 107 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Country Blues"?

The core progression is E, B7, B, C♯m7, and A♭m7, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Country Blues"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, harmonica, and light percussion.

Can I get "Country Blues" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Country Blues" by Sonny Landreth, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Country Blues" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Country Blues" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 107 BPM in E major with 5 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Country Blues" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Country Blues" 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 "Country Blues" on?

"Country Blues" appears on The Crazy Cajun Recordings (1999).

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