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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "The Bicycle Trip" by Bruce Cockburn, in F♯ major at about 115 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "The Bicycle Trip" by Bruce Cockburn

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “The Bicycle Trip” by Bruce Cockburn.

The Bicycle Trip by Bruce Cockburn
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · acoustic · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · introspective
Signaturegentle acoustic folk with a reflective singer‑songwriter vibe
F major
Key
115
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
A7
Bmaj7
B
B7
C
C7
F7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusInstrumental breakVersePre‑chorusChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, and intimate
male lead vocals
soft, gentle, and expressive, delivering the lyrics with a tender, melancholic tone
ambient room ambience
natural room reverb captured in the recording, giving a sense of space and closeness
bass guitar
warm, rounded low end that underpins the harmony
subtle percussion
light, brushed drums that add a faint rhythmic pulse without breaking the intimacy
Album & artist
ALBUM

Bruce Cockburn (1970)

All of Bruce Cockburn
Artist

Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Ottawa who has been recording since the early 1970s. His music moves across folk, rock, jazz, and world music, and his lyrics frequently address spiritual themes, environmental concerns, and political injustice. He has long been one of Canada's most respected guitarists, and his catalog stretches across more than two dozen studio albums.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "The Bicycle Trip" in?

"The Bicycle Trip" by Bruce Cockburn is in F♯ major.

What is the tempo of "The Bicycle Trip"?

"The Bicycle Trip" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "The Bicycle Trip"?

The core progression is F♯, A♭7, Bmaj7, B, B♭7, and C♯, built around the F♯ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "The Bicycle Trip"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, male lead vocals, subtle percussion, bass guitar, and ambient room ambience.

Can I get "The Bicycle Trip" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "The Bicycle Trip" by Bruce Cockburn, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "The Bicycle Trip" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"The Bicycle Trip" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 115 BPM in F♯ major with 19 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 "The Bicycle Trip" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "The Bicycle Trip" 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 "The Bicycle Trip" on?

"The Bicycle Trip" appears on Bruce Cockburn (1970).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?

Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

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.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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