Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “Kings Highway” by Tom Petty.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Into the Great Wide Open (1991)
The eighth Heartbreakers studio album, produced by Jeff Lynne, it gave the band two of their biggest hits in "Learning to Fly" and the title track, both top-10 singles. It turned out to be the band's last release on MCA Records and the final album with longtime drummer Stan Lynch.
All of Into the Great Wide OpenTom Petty
Tom Petty was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Gainesville, Florida, who fronted Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and was also part of the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. His music drew from roots rock, new wave, and classic American rock and roll, producing a long run of hit singles and albums from the late 1970s through the 1990s. He remained one of the most consistent presences in American rock until his death in October 2017.
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Good to know
What key is "Kings Highway" in?
"Kings Highway" by Tom Petty is in G major.
What is the tempo of "Kings Highway"?
"Kings Highway" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Kings Highway"?
The core progression is G, D, C, D7, Em, and Dsus4, built around the G major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Kings Highway"?
The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, electric piano, and vocals.
Can I get "Kings Highway" drums sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "Kings Highway" by Tom Petty, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Kings Highway" drums sheet music easy to play?
"Kings Highway" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 136 BPM in G major with 7 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 "Kings Highway" drums sheet music?
Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "Kings Highway" 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 "Kings Highway" on?
"Kings Highway" appears on Into the Great Wide Open (1991).
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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.
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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.
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