Beirut – The Akara (Tab & Chords)

February 3, 2009

Surely it’s no coincidence that the standout track on the new Beirut EP, March of the Zapotec is the most uke-heavy. The EP isn’t out yet, but The Akara has been spreading on the MP3 blogs.

The uke only part of the track goes like this:

The rest of the song uses these same chords:

More Beirut tabs and chords.

EXPECTING TO FIND CHORDS/TABS? Try clicking where it says the name of the song in red under the video.
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11 Responses to “Beirut – The Akara (Tab & Chords)”

  1. Nelson on February 4th, 2009 3:41 am

    YO I’M SEEING BEIRUT TOMORROW.
    Bringing my uke, he better sign it.
    I’m so excited. SO EXCITED.

  2. Woodshed on February 4th, 2009 7:46 pm

    Nelson: Dang! I’m jealous. Have a great time.

  3. Daniel t on February 4th, 2009 8:12 pm

    Just thought I’d tell you.

    The new album is available for download from iTunes!
    (not sure this is right but I’ve got it!)

    Best track so far la llorona

    Thanks woodshed for all you mate!

  4. Woodshed on February 5th, 2009 10:49 pm

    Thanks very much, Daniel.

  5. Adam Barreto on March 12th, 2009 11:59 am

    Hey, great tab, but I think on the last 3 chords you should be playing the first string on the first fret, not the third. I don’t know the chord names but it sounds better. Plus, in an interview on youtube, Zach is playing this song on what looks to be a fluke and he doesn’t have his pinky finger down on the 3rd fret. I’ll try to transcribe the last 3 chords somehow in this box.

    1 1 1
    1 1 0
    0 0 0
    1 0 0

  6. Woodshed on March 12th, 2009 9:05 pm

    Adam: Thanks. I’ll check those out.

  7. Badger_Dash on April 29th, 2009 6:54 am

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhMqz7aDL2Q

    I was at this show. “East Harlem” is an instant classic and I can’t wait to learn it.

  8. Adam on May 2nd, 2009 4:59 am

    You can see how he plays the chords in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQg6fOBaXTU

    Notice he plays the first string on the first fret for the last 3 chords.

  9. Woodshed on May 7th, 2009 9:32 am

    Adam: Thanks for the link.

  10. Woodshed on May 7th, 2009 9:37 am

    Badger Dash: Thanks for the video. Sounds great.

  11. Isabelle on May 24th, 2009 12:56 am

    Thanks so much Woodshed! All of your chords/tabs are absolutely fantastic!

    Also Badger Dash, I was there too! And I got him and about half of the band to sign my ukulele afterwards, it was so brilliant!!! :D I think I may have creeped him out a bit though…I kind of assaulted him, haha.

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