The Beatles – Girl
July 8, 2008
When Amber requested this one, my first thought was, “More Beatles ukulele? There must be chords up for this somewhere.” I had a search around and didn’t much much like what I found. Besides, who could say no to that face?
It might be a little redundant to say, but The Beatles really knew how to write a chord progression. That Ab between the Fm in the middle section and the Eb in the chorus is just perfect. Ab is in the Fm chord (C is in both chords also) and Eb is in the Ab chord, so it creates a bridge between Fm and Eb which don’t have any notes in common at all.
You might notice I’ve used a slightly different version of G7 to the standard one. It really needs that high D note in there and the ‘…going to listen…’ parts. But feel free to use the standard G7 for the ‘…stay‘ bits.
I couldn’t resist tabbing out the little instrumental break for two ukes as well:
With the exception of one note, it is possible to play this on one uke with a bit of fiddling around.
Woodshed, you are a gift that just keeps on giving.
Cheers for that, think I know what I’ll be doing tomorrow night!
The resolution of the picking part is a little low in the pdf btw, looks rather blurry.
And totally, well mostly, unrelated – when can we expect this blues uke e-book. I can’t wait for it and I’d rather like to give you some more money.
Lonna: Thanks. I appreciate it.
John: Yeah, I tried a few things to improve the tab and that, believe it or not, was the best I could get it. So I posted it on the blog as well.
I am working on the blues book. I’m terrible with deadlines. All the other books have taken far longer than I expected. But it will be the next ebook that comes out.
Such a great song, thanks for that man.
And I can totally relate to this song right now, it’s killing me.
I’m so embarrassed that every awesome uke player is going to see my horribly swollen post-surgery face.
But thank you so so much! You’re the greatest!
Si quelqu’un en voudrais plus…
Chouette site, avec pleins de chansons des Beatles pour le ukulélé
http://www.beatlesite.info/
Trying to learn this song reminds me of just how hard it was when I started out learning lots of new chord shapes. Most songs I play these days I know the chords or the shapes are at least familiar. The alternate G7 and Fm I’m finding tricky to get straight off, also the changes are quite involved. It’s a great challenge, just what I need to improve!
Thanks again Al!
NIce work on the tab – although on the pdf you’re missing the chords on the 3rd line of the 2nd verse, which are of course the same as the other verse chords
Nelson: You’re welcome.
amber: Hope you’re feeling better.
kabekoo: Thanks for the link.
John: Good luck with it.
luke: Oh, bum. Thanks for pointing that out. Hopefully people will be able to figure it out.
I was able to so it ain’t no big thang.
(In reference to the third line of the second verse)
there should be more beatles on this website
Guy with uke: Ugh, no. I’ve got an interview with the guys who did Beatles Complete on Ukulele if that’s enough.
next you should tab revolution 9
sorry that was a stupid joke i didnt read your comment first