Unbelievably, John dismisses this song as a remake of "This Boy". I don't quite understand his comment, but I like his song . . . But then I like almost everything John wrote/sang. :wink:
This is a good song to practice your palm muting and some of your bar chords.
Basically, for each chord: strum once as a moderately quick arpeggio... followed by one palm muted strum (which imitates Ringo's methodical snare drumbeat). Nice and easy with some of the words sung between the two strokes.
Although several bar chords are used, remember:
* The F#m (244222) is about the easiest bar chord there is.
* The F#m7 (24222) is simply an F#m with the pinky removed.
* The F#7 (242322) is similar to an F#m7, but the middle finger is placed on the 3rd fret of the 3rd (G) string.
* And a C#m is a Bm moved up two frets to the fourth fret.
(The fingerings shown under the closing notes are for the fretting hand.)
Yes It Is - The Beatles
Verse 1:
E A F#m7 B7
If you wear red to-night
E A Bm B7
Re-member what I said to-night
C#m A
For red is the colour that my ba-by wore
D C#m
And what's more, it's true
E E
Yes it is . . .
Verse 2:
E A F#m7 B7
Scar-let were the clothes she wore
E A Bm B7
Every-body knows I'm sure
C#m A
I would remember all the things we planned
D C#m
Un-der-stand, it's true
E E
Yes it is, it's true
E7
Yes it is . . .
Middle:
Bm E A F#m
I could be hap-py with you by my side
Bm E C#m
If I could for-get her, but it's my pride
C#m E
Yes it is, yes it is
E F#7 B7
Oh, yes it is, yeah
Verse 3:
E A F#m7 B7
Please don't wear red to-night
E A Bm B7
This is what I said to-night
C#m A
For red is the colour that will make me blue
D C#m
In spite of you, it's true
E E
Yes it is, it's true
E7
Yes it is . . .
Middle:
Bm E A F#m
I could be hap-py with you by my side
Bm E C#m
If I could for-get her, but it's my pride
C#m E
Yes it is, yes it is
E F#7 B7
Oh, yes it is, yeah
Verse 4:
E A F#m7 B7
Please don't wear red to-night
E A Bm B7
This is what I said to-night
C#m A
For red is the colour that will make me blue
D C#m
In spite of you, it's true
A G#
Yes it is, it's true
A E
Yes it is, it's true
e|--11------------------|
B|-------12--------14---|
G|------------13--------|
D|----------------------|
A|----------------------|
E|----------------------|
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"Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak."
Yet another fab tab from Shug :wink: Are you thinking of taking it up as an olympic sport ?? I'm sure you'd get a medal :D .
Joking aside, nice job Shug. Its been a while since I heard this one and it has bought back some memories.
Thanks,
Rod. :wink:
Be excellent to each other & party on dudes!
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Another absolute gem shug.
Why it was relegated to the B side of a single in this country I'll never know, same with "This Boy" both had great vocal harmony work and acoustic guitar work. They both should have been album tracks. "Yes It Is" would have only enhanced the "Help" album.
Strange how John always dismissed his work, especially when these songs showed his softer side.
I'll enjoy having a go at this.
Thanks Shug,
Chris.
ps
Here's a youtube link to great fingerstyle rendition of this song including unbelievably great harmonics on his acoustic. There are loads of other Beatles numbers this guy has done on youtube too. All fingerstyle, he's a genius!!!
I, for one am not worthy!!
The guitar is all right John but you'll never make a living out of it! (John Lennon's Aunt Mimi)
Thanks Rod and Chris . . . Chris, kinda' wish I hadn't seen the YouTube you linked . . . I have enough insecurity as it is when it come to the guitar :D Just kidding. That guy is just insanely good!! Made me look at his other videos as well . . . sigh . . .
"Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak."
