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Intermediate bass guitar tabs for "Foolish Questions" by "Arthur ""Guitar Boogie"" Smith", in C major at about 200 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Tabs for "Foolish Questions" by "Arthur ""Guitar Boogie"" Smith"

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “Foolish Questions” by "Arthur ""Guitar Boogie"" Smith".

Foolish Questions by "Arthur ""Guitar Boogie"" Smith"
Bass Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

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Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · country · folk
Moodplayful · humorous · light‑hearted
Signaturehumorous folk‑blues storytelling
C major
Key
200
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C7
F
A♭m
G
G7
C
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
bright, rhythmic strumming with a boogie‑woogie feel
upright bass
steady walking bassline anchoring the groove
male lead vocals
clear, slightly nasal timbre, conversational and humorous delivery
drums
simple, steady 4/4 beat with light snare and hi‑hat
harmonica
bluesy melodic fills and short solos between vocal lines
Album & artist
ALBUM

Foolish Questions - Silly Answers (1962)

A single released on Starday Records, pairing a comedic novelty number with a b-side. It reflects the humorous side of Smith's catalog, which ran alongside his more serious country and instrumental work.

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Artist

"Arthur ""Guitar Boogie"" Smith"

Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith (1921-2014) was a guitarist, fiddler, banjo player, and composer from Clinton, South Carolina, who spent much of his career based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He wrote "Guitar Boogie" in 1945, which sold over a million copies, and went on to build one of the first commercial recording studios in the Southeast. He worked across country, gospel, and novelty music, and hosted the first nationally syndicated country music television show.

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What key is "Foolish Questions" in?

"Foolish Questions" by "Arthur ""Guitar Boogie"" Smith" is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Foolish Questions"?

"Foolish Questions" plays at around 200 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Foolish Questions"?

The core progression is C7, F, A♭m, G, G7, and C, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Foolish Questions"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums, harmonica, and male lead vocals.

Can I get "Foolish Questions" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "Foolish Questions" by "Arthur ""Guitar Boogie"" Smith", transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Foolish Questions" bass guitar tabs easy to play?

"Foolish Questions" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 200 BPM in C major with 6 core chords, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Foolish Questions" bass guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "Foolish Questions" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Foolish Questions" on?

"Foolish Questions" appears on Foolish Questions - Silly Answers (1962).

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