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Intermediate drums sheet music for "King Of Love" by Mary Chapin Carpenter, in F major at about 88 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Drums Sheet Music for "King Of Love" by Mary Chapin Carpenter

Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “King Of Love” by Mary Chapin Carpenter.

King Of Love
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

Genrefolk · country · acoustic pop
Moodmelancholic · reflective · intimate
Signaturequiet acoustic storytelling with a haunting vocal hook
F major
Key
88
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C
F
B♭
Gm7
B♭sus2
C7
Am
Dm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeInstrumental breakFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked arpeggios and gentle strumming providing the harmonic backbone
female lead vocal
clear, expressive, slightly breathy timbre; intimate and narrative delivery
cello
warm, resonant low‑mid strings that add depth and a subtle mournful color
violin
high‑register melodic lines that weave around the vocal melody
acoustic bass
soft, rounded low end that grounds the harmony without overpowering
light percussion
soft brush or hand‑drummed patterns that keep a gentle pulse
Album & artist
ALBUM

Time* Sex* Love* (2001)

Her seventh studio album, recorded at George Martin's AIR Studios in London and released on Columbia Nashville, it marked a gradual shift away from commercial country toward her folk roots. The asterisks in the title carry a specific conceptual meaning, and the record produced two singles, including 'Simple Life', which spent 28 weeks on Billboard's Top 25 Country Singles Sales chart.

All of Time* Sex* Love*
Artist

Mary Chapin Carpenter

Mary Chapin Carpenter is a singer-songwriter from Princeton, New Jersey who built her career in country and contemporary folk music. She started releasing records in the late 1980s on Columbia and became one of the more distinctive voices in country during the 1990s, winning multiple Grammy Awards. Her songwriting tends toward personal, introspective territory, and over the years she has leaned further into folk and away from mainstream country.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "King Of Love" in?

"King Of Love" by Mary Chapin Carpenter is in F major.

What is the tempo of "King Of Love"?

"King Of Love" plays at around 88 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "King Of Love"?

The core progression is C, F, B♭, Gm7, B♭sus2, and C7, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "King Of Love"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, cello, violin, acoustic bass, light percussion, and female lead vocal.

Can I get "King Of Love" drums sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "King Of Love" by Mary Chapin Carpenter, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "King Of Love" drums sheet music easy to play?

"King Of Love" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 88 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 "King Of Love" drums sheet music?

Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "King Of Love" 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 "King Of Love" on?

"King Of Love" appears on Time* Sex* Love* (2001).

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