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Intermediate double bass sheet music for "Don't Blame Him" by Irma Thomas, in E♭ major at about 83 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Double Bass Sheet Music for "Don't Blame Him" by Irma Thomas

Preview of the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement for “Don't Blame Him” by Irma Thomas.

Don't Blame Him by Irma Thomas
Double Bass Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The double bass part reads from bass clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genresoul · blues · jazz
Moodmelancholic · reflective · sorrowful
Signatureclassic soul ballad with a bluesy jazz feel
E♭ major
Key
83
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B♭7
E♭
A♭
B♭
E♭7
Ahdim7
E°
Am7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
female lead, powerful and soulful, with a rich, expressive timbre; delivers the lyrics with heartfelt intensity
grand piano
rich, resonant chords and melodic lines
electric bass
warm, round, syncopated groove
drums
steady, laid‑back 4/4 pocket with soft snare and brushed hi‑hats
string section
lush, sustained pads that add depth and emotional weight
electric guitar
subtle, clean arpeggios and occasional melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

Soul Queen of New Orleans (1978)

Released on Roker Records, this nine-track LP shares its title with Thomas's long-standing nickname and draws on the New Orleans soul style she had been refining since the early 1960s. It sits as a mid-career document of her voice and approach at a time when classic soul was largely out of commercial fashion.

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Artist

Irma Thomas

Irma Thomas is a soul and R&B singer born in 1941 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, who built her career in New Orleans. She earned the title 'Soul Queen of New Orleans' over a career stretching more than five decades, rooted in gospel, blues, and classic soul. In 2007 she won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album, one of the few major industry recognitions for a body of work that began in the early 1960s.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Don't Blame Him" in?

"Don't Blame Him" by Irma Thomas is in E♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Don't Blame Him"?

"Don't Blame Him" plays at around 83 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Don't Blame Him"?

The core progression is B♭7, E♭, A♭, B♭, E♭7, and Ahdim7, built around the E♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Don't Blame Him"?

The recording features grand piano, electric bass, drums, electric guitar, string section, and vocals.

Can I get "Don't Blame Him" double bass sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate double bass sheet music arrangement of "Don't Blame Him" by Irma Thomas, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Don't Blame Him" double bass sheet music easy to play?

"Don't Blame Him" double bass sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 83 BPM in E♭ major with 13 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 "Don't Blame Him" double bass sheet music?

Yes. The beginner double bass sheet music for "Don't Blame Him" 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 "Don't Blame Him" on?

"Don't Blame Him" appears on Soul Queen of New Orleans (1978).

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