Beach Boys, The - Help Me Rhonda bass tab
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Subject: b/beach_boys/help_me_rhonda.crd
This transcription pertains to the LP version of the song. If I get enough
demand, I will transcribe the more well-known 45 version.
For Dave Berry fans: The first line is NOT "Well, since she put me down
there's been owls pukin' in my bed." Sorry. ;-}
"Help Me Rhonda"
(Brian Wilson)
The Beach Boys
Today!, 1965
Note: The recording is in C#, but is transcribed here in C w/ a capo on the
1st
fret.
Intro:
12-string [4x doubled, drums and bass enter 3rd time, usually plays
whereever
there is a C chord]:
C
v v v v
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3-3-3-0-----------------|
----------1h3---3-1---0-|
Verse 1:
* - on 2nd verse only
C G7 C F* C
Well, since... out... head
C G7 C F* C
Come in... mornin'... bed
Am
Well, Rhonda...
F D7
And I know... time for you to
C G7 C C B C D C B C
Help... help... heart
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single notes
Chorus:
G7
Help me...
C
Help me...
G7
Help me...
C
Help me...
F
Help me...
Am C
Help me... help...
Dm7 G
Help... yeh
[N.C.] 1,2: C
3: B C B C D C B C