Preview of the intermediate trumpet sheet music arrangement for “My Old Friend” by Tim McGraw.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Live Like You Were Dying (2004)
McGraw's eighth studio album, recorded at a mountaintop studio in upstate New York and released on Curb Records. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with sales of over 766,000 copies in its first week, driven by its title track.
All of Live Like You Were DyingTim McGraw
Tim McGraw is a country singer and actor born on May 1, 1967, in Delhi, Louisiana. He has released over a dozen studio albums and sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the most commercially successful artists in country music history. He is married to fellow country singer Faith Hill, and the two have toured together to wide success.
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Good to know
What key is "My Old Friend" in?
"My Old Friend" by Tim McGraw is in E major.
What is the tempo of "My Old Friend"?
"My Old Friend" plays at around 187 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "My Old Friend"?
The core progression is N, Asus2, E, Amaj9, C♯m7, and A♭m7, built around the E major tonal center.
What instruments play on "My Old Friend"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, electric piano, and string section.
Can I get "My Old Friend" trumpet sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate trumpet sheet music arrangement of "My Old Friend" by Tim McGraw, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "My Old Friend" trumpet sheet music easy to play?
"My Old Friend" trumpet sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 187 BPM in E major with 13 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "My Old Friend" trumpet sheet music?
Yes. The beginner trumpet sheet music for "My Old Friend" 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 "My Old Friend" on?
"My Old Friend" appears on Live Like You Were Dying (2004).
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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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