Who's Been Sleeping Here?: Lead Sheet

This lead sheet collection captures the Stones' revolutionary output during their most inventive period, giving guitarists direct access to the riffs and harmonic structures that defined early rock. The inclusion of actual TAB for 29 signature guitar parts makes this practical for immediate performance, while the full-color discography and reproduced sheet music covers provide genuine historical context that deepens understanding of how these songs fit into popular music's evolution.

These songs radiate raw energy tempered by genuine musicianship. Early covers pulse with the joy of discovery and reinterpretation, while later tracks showcase sophisticated production and adventurous harmonic thinking. Whether it's the propulsive drive of a straightforward rocker or the intricate textures of their more experimental work, each song invites you into a moment when rock and roll was still being invented.

This collection serves guitarists who want to understand and perform the foundational repertoire of rock music, from students exploring the Stones' influence on contemporary styles to experienced musicians seeking authentic lead sheets with documented guitar parts. It's equally valuable for jazz or fusion guitarists studying how blues language was adapted and expanded in rock contexts.

• Study the included instrumental riffs carefully; they often define the song's identity and should anchor your interpretation regardless of whether you're comping or soloing.
• Use the TAB section alongside the lead sheets to lock in the original guitar voicings and rhythmic feels, particularly for songs where the riff drives the groove.
• Pay attention to the chord changes in relation to the blues progressions underlying many of these songs; understanding the foundation helps you make intentional choices about rhythm and lead playing.
• Reference the discography and original sheet music covers to hear how arrangements evolved; this informs phrasing and dynamics in your performance.

Program selections from this collection in contexts where you want to explore rock history directly: a guitar recital built around the evolution of blues-based rock, a jazz ensemble's examination of non-classical songwriting, or a music history class studying how popular music developed in the 1960s. The breadth of the collection supports multiple rehearsal or study sessions without repetition.

• Reading lead sheets with embedded instrumental riffs and figures
• Translating between lead sheet notation and guitar TAB
• Understanding blues-based chord progressions in rock contexts
• Identifying and performing signature guitar riffs and solos
• Recognizing compositional and arrangement development across an artist's catalog