Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “David's Song” by Cher.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Half‐Breed (1973)
Half-Breed is Cher's tenth studio album, released in September 1973 on MCA and produced by Snuff Garrett and Al Capps. It was promoted alongside her television variety show and went gold, driven by the title track which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
All of Half‐BreedCher
Cher is an American singer and actress from El Centro, California, who has been recording pop, rock, and dance music since the mid-1960s. She first gained wide attention as half of the folk-pop duo Sonny and Cher, then built a long solo career that has stretched across more than six decades. Her contralto voice and willingness to shift styles and images have kept her a fixture in popular music through several distinct eras.
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Good to know
What key is "David's Song" in?
"David's Song" by Cher is in D major.
What is the tempo of "David's Song"?
"David's Song" plays at around 81 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "David's Song"?
The core progression is Amin/b3, Gmaj/3, Bm, Esus4, E7, and A, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "David's Song"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, strings, and vocals.
Can I get "David's Song" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "David's Song" by Cher, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "David's Song" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"David's Song" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 81 BPM in D major with 27 chords to navigate, 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 "David's Song" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "David's Song" 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 "David's Song" on?
"David's Song" appears on Half‐Breed (1973).
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