Product Description
Simplified Drum Sheet Music Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription Coming Around Again by Carly Simon (from the 1987 album Coming Around Again, featured in the film Heartburn)
Reconnect with the nostalgic elegance and heartfelt emotion of one of the most beloved pop ballads of the 1980s with this simplified drum sheet music and full drum transcription of Coming Around Again by Carly Simon. Featured on her 1987 album of the same name and included in the official soundtrack of the romantic comedy film Heartburn (starring Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson), this song is an enduring classic blending soft pop, adult contemporary, and cinematic songwriting into a timeless expression of renewal, love, and resilience.
This drum arrangement has been carefully crafted for beginner and intermediate-level drummers, capturing the warm and gentle groove of the original while offering clarity and accessibility for educational, performance, or personal use. The transcription includes core kick and snare patterns, light hi-hat textures, tasteful fills, and dynamic phrasing that reflect the emotional rise and fall of the song. Whether youre playing in a pop ensemble, worship team, school recital, or wedding setting, this chart offers a beautiful opportunity to develop control, musicality, and expressive timing.
Carly Simons vocal delivery is deeply emotional and honest, and the instrumental arrangement including the subtle drum parts creates an ideal atmosphere for storytelling through music. This drum sheet helps drummers support that atmosphere with grace and finesse.
Perfect for:
Music educators and beginner drum students
80s pop cover bands and tribute acts
Church musicians and worship performances
Wedding gigs and romantic live sets
Film music enthusiasts and fans of classic soft pop
Practice focused on feel, timing, and musical restraint
Product Features:
Full and simplified drum transcription of the complete original song
Based on the official studio version and Heartburn film soundtrack
Clean, professionally engraved PDF (print-ready and tablet-compatible)
Includes all groove variations and subtle transitions
Suitable for beginner to intermediate drummers
Ideal for ballad-style drumming, soft groove development, and live accompaniment
Coming Around Again speaks to the cyclical nature of life, love, and healing and this drum arrangement allows players to take part in that emotional narrative. The drums in this song are supportive, gentle, and effective, making this transcription perfect for learning how to play with taste, feel, and intention. A valuable addition to any drummers collection of 80s pop and adult contemporary classics.
Genres:
Soft Pop, Adult Contemporary, Pop Ballad, Singer-Songwriter, 80s Pop, Film Music, Easy Listening, Romantic Pop, Cinematic Pop
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This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.