Product Description
Simplified Drum Sheet Music Arrangement and Full Drum Transcription I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mothers Heart by The White Stripes (from the 2003 album Elephant)
Step into the raw and retro soundscape of early 2000s garage rock revival with this simplified drum sheet music and complete drum transcription of I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mothers Heart, a soulful and bluesy standout track from The White Stripes Grammy-winning album Elephant (2003). Known for their minimalist lineup and emotionally expressive songwriting, Jack White and Meg White created a unique space where stripped-down arrangements pack immense emotional and sonic weight and this track is a perfect example.
This drum arrangement, crafted for beginner to intermediate drummers, faithfully captures Meg Whites signature drumming style: simple, direct, yet emotionally resonant. The transcription includes the laid-back groove, steady snare work, tasteful fills, and the dynamic shifts that carry the tune from intimate reflection to driving passion. Every beat is clearly notated in an easy-to-read PDF layout, making it ideal for practice, performance, and teaching.
Whether you're learning classic alternative rock grooves, teaching a student how to play tastefully and supportively, or performing in a rock duo, this chart helps you internalize the art of restraint, feel, and musical presence exactly what The White Stripes mastered so well.
Perfect for:
Drum students and beginner/intermediate players
Alternative/garage rock cover bands
Minimalist or duo band drummers
Practice sessions focused on feel, timing, and dynamics
Rock music teachers and classroom instruction
Fans of lo-fi, analog-style drumming
Product Features:
Full, simplified drum transcription of the original studio version
Follows the exact structure and timing of the Elephant album track
Professionally engraved, printable PDF format (also tablet-friendly)
Includes all grooves, fills, transitions
Excellent for developing musical intuition and rhythmic placement
Designed for drummers exploring classic garage rock and bluesy ballads
I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mothers Heart is more than just a love song its a vulnerable, retro ballad delivered with honesty and soul. The drums serve the music, never overpowering, but always anchoring the emotion and message. This arrangement lets you step into Meg Whites shoes and discover the beauty of simplicity, sincerity, and space in drumming.
Genres:
Garage Rock Revival, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Lo-Fi Rock, Retro Rock, Blues Rock, Minimalist Rock, 2000s Rock, Rock Ballad
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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.