Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Silver Threads” by Jerry Lee Lewis.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
That Breathless Cat (1992)
A later entry in Lewis's catalog, this album finds him revisiting rock and roll and rockabilly territory. Details on its recording and release are limited, but it fits into the pattern of Lewis continuing to record and perform well into the later decades of his career.
All of That Breathless CatJerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis (1935-2022) was a pianist, singer, and songwriter from Ferriday, Louisiana, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of rock and roll and rockabilly. He started recording at Sun Records in Memphis in the mid-1950s, scoring massive hits with his ferocious, flamboyant piano style. Later in his career he found a second audience as a country artist, and he recorded gospel material as well.
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Good to know
What key is "Silver Threads" in?
"Silver Threads" by Jerry Lee Lewis is in D major.
What is the tempo of "Silver Threads"?
"Silver Threads" plays at around 125 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Silver Threads"?
The core progression is G, D7, A7, and G7, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Silver Threads"?
The recording features drums, electric guitar, upright bass, piano, and vocals.
Can I get "Silver Threads" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Silver Threads" by Jerry Lee Lewis, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Silver Threads" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?
"Silver Threads" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 125 BPM in D major with 4 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Silver Threads" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Silver Threads" 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 "Silver Threads" on?
"Silver Threads" appears on That Breathless Cat (1992).
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