Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “It Ain't Pretty” by Lady Antebellum.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Golden (2013)
Their fifth studio album, it also opened at number one on both the Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart, selling 167,000 copies in its first week. The lead single 'Downtown' kicked things off in early 2013, and the album went on to reach the top of country charts in the UK as well.
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Lady Antebellum (now Lady A) is a country music trio from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2006. The group consists of singers Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley, and multi-instrumentalist Dave Haywood. Their music sits in the pop-leaning side of country, built around close harmonies and radio-friendly hooks.
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Good to know
What key is "It Ain't Pretty" in?
"It Ain't Pretty" by Lady Antebellum is in A♭ major.
What is the tempo of "It Ain't Pretty"?
"It Ain't Pretty" plays at around 62 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "It Ain't Pretty"?
The core progression is A♭, Fm, C♯, E♭7, Fm7, and E♭, built around the A♭ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "It Ain't Pretty"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, piano, and synth pads.
Can I get "It Ain't Pretty" drums sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "It Ain't Pretty" by Lady Antebellum, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "It Ain't Pretty" drums sheet music easy to play?
"It Ain't Pretty" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 62 BPM in A♭ major with 8 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 "It Ain't Pretty" drums sheet music?
Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "It Ain't Pretty" 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 "It Ain't Pretty" on?
"It Ain't Pretty" appears on Golden (2013).
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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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