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Intermediate drums sheet music for "I Am The Fly" by Wire, in E major at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Drums Sheet Music for "I Am The Fly" by Wire

Preview of the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement for “I Am The Fly” by Wire.

I Am The Fly by Wire
Drums Sheet Music

PercussionMid-staff range

The drums part reads from percussion, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · post‑punk · indie rock
Moodurgent · defiant · dark
Signaturedefiant post‑punk anthem
E major
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
A
C7
Bm7
Cm
Bm
Amaj7
C
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitar
sharp, driving riffs and power chords
driving bass guitar
round, syncopated, anchoring the groove
acoustic drum kit
tight, punchy kick and snare with steady 4/4 pulse
male lead vocals
raw, slightly strained timbre; urgent, almost shouted delivery
clean electric guitar
textural arpeggios and melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

Chairs Missing (1978)

All of Chairs Missing
Artist

Wire

Wire are an English rock band formed in London in 1976, originally associated with the punk scene before becoming central figures in the development of post-punk and art punk. The group, built around Colin Newman, Graham Lewis, Bruce Gilbert, and Robert Gotobed, came largely out of art school backgrounds and pursued a more experimental path than most of their punk contemporaries. Their music has shifted in texture and approach across decades, but has always leaned toward economy and unconventional structure.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "I Am The Fly" in?

"I Am The Fly" by Wire is in E major.

What is the tempo of "I Am The Fly"?

"I Am The Fly" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "I Am The Fly"?

The core progression is E, A, C♯7, Bm7, C♯m, and Bm, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "I Am The Fly"?

The recording features distorted electric guitar, driving bass guitar, acoustic drum kit, clean electric guitar, and male lead vocals.

Can I get "I Am The Fly" drums sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate drums sheet music arrangement of "I Am The Fly" by Wire, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "I Am The Fly" drums sheet music easy to play?

"I Am The Fly" drums sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in E major with 11 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 "I Am The Fly" drums sheet music?

Yes. The beginner drums sheet music for "I Am The Fly" 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 "I Am The Fly" on?

"I Am The Fly" appears on Chairs Missing (1978).

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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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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