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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "Beside You" by The Crests, in C major at about 71 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "Beside You" by The Crests

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Beside You” by The Crests.

Beside You by The Crests
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

Genrestring
Moodstring · string
Signaturestring of 3 to 6 words
C major
Key
71
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
Em
C
D
D7
E♭7
A♭
Fm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

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round syncopated bassline driving the groove
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tight, punchy drum kit with crisp snare and tight hi-hats
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reverb‑treated, slightly breathy male lead vocal delivering the melody with expressive phrasing
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tight, punchy drum kit with crisp snare and tight hi‑hats
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bright, melodic electric guitar riffs and chordal accents
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harmonized male backing vocals adding richness and depth to the choruses
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driving, syncopated bassline that anchors the rhythm section
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lush, layered string section providing harmonic depth and emotional lift
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dynamic, expressive string arrangements that swell during the pre‑chorus and bridge
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bright, melodic electric guitar riffs and chordal accents
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subtle, warm synth pads filling the background with atmospheric texture
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clean, melodic electric guitar solo that weaves between the vocal lines
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lush, layered string section providing harmonic depth and emotional lift
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subtle, warm synth pads filling the background with atmospheric texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

16 Candles/Beside You (1958)

A single release featuring '16 Candles', the song that became the group's signature record and eventually sold over a million copies. The pairing captures the smooth, harmony-driven ballad style the group was building their reputation on.

All of 16 Candles/Beside You
Artist

The Crests

The Crests were a doo-wop vocal group formed in Manhattan, New York, around 1955. They were one of the earlier racially integrated groups in the genre, made up of Black, Puerto Rican, and Italian American members, and they recorded for Coed Records during their peak years. The group placed multiple songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with their biggest hit, '16 Candles', reaching number two in early 1959.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Beside You" in?

"Beside You" by The Crests is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Beside You"?

"Beside You" plays at around 71 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Beside You"?

The core progression is G, Em, C, D, D7, and E♭7, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Beside You"?

The recording features string, string, string, string, string, string, string, string, string, string, string, string, string, and string.

Can I get "Beside You" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Beside You" by The Crests, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Beside You" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Beside You" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 71 BPM in C major with 10 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 "Beside You" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Beside You" 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 "Beside You" on?

"Beside You" appears on 16 Candles/Beside You (1958).

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How accurate is the transcription?

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