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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Goodbye Old Paint" by Dan Zanes, in A major at about 158 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Goodbye Old Paint" by Dan Zanes

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Goodbye Old Paint” by Dan Zanes.

Goodbye Old Paint by Dan Zanes
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrefolk · country · Americana
Moodnostalgic · melancholic · wistful
Signaturefarewell to a beloved horse, old paint, leaving Cheyenne
A major
Key
158
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
E7
D
E
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm and melodic fills
upright bass
warm, walking bassline
male lead vocals
clear, slightly weathered, storytelling timbre
brush drums
soft, shuffling rhythm
harmonica
melancholic lead lines
Album & artist
ALBUM

Rocket Ship Beach (2001)

Rocket Ship Beach was the album that introduced Zanes to families across America after he moved to Brooklyn around 2000, blending his eclectic range of folk and rock influences into a record aimed at kids and parents alike. It set the template for the communal, genre-hopping family music he would make throughout his career.

All of Rocket Ship Beach
Artist

Dan Zanes

Dan Zanes is an American musician from New Hampshire who plays rock, folk, and children's music. He started out in the 1980s indie rock band the Del Fuegos before shifting toward family-friendly folk music, eventually fronting the group Dan Zanes and Friends. He draws on a wide range of traditional American music, from blues and folk to sea shanties, and has collaborated with many other artists over the years.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Goodbye Old Paint" in?

"Goodbye Old Paint" by Dan Zanes is in A major.

What is the tempo of "Goodbye Old Paint"?

"Goodbye Old Paint" plays at around 158 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "Goodbye Old Paint"?

The core progression is A, E7, D, and E, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Goodbye Old Paint"?

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

Can I get "Goodbye Old Paint" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Goodbye Old Paint" by Dan Zanes, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Goodbye Old Paint" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Goodbye Old Paint" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 158 BPM in A major with 4 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 "Goodbye Old Paint" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Goodbye Old Paint" 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 "Goodbye Old Paint" on?

"Goodbye Old Paint" appears on Rocket Ship Beach (2001).

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