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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "I Wouldn't Know What To Do" by Dinah Washington, in G major at about 200 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "I Wouldn't Know What To Do" by Dinah Washington

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “I Wouldn't Know What To Do” by Dinah Washington.

I Wouldn't Know What To Do by Dinah Washington
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Tab notationFretboard tab

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Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · blues · soul
Moodmelancholic · soulful · intimate
Signatureclassic jazz‑blues ballad with a modern soulful touch
G major
Key
200
BPM
6/8
Time
Chords

The progression

G
D7
C
B7
E
E7
A7
Am7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
female lead voice, rich and expressive, delivering the lyrics with a soulful, slightly breathy timbre
piano
warm, resonant acoustic piano playing rich, extended jazz chords and melodic fills
bass
round, syncopated walking bassline driving the groove
drums
light, brushed drum kit providing a soft swing feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Complete Recordings with Don Costa (2015)

All of Complete Recordings with Don Costa
Artist

Dinah Washington

Dinah Washington, born Ruth Lee Jones in 1924 in Alabama and raised in Chicago, was one of the most popular American singers of the mid-20th century. She worked across jazz, blues, R&B, gospel, and pop, bringing a gritty voice with sharp diction and a gospel-inflected style to everything she recorded. She called herself the Queen of the Blues, and her records dominated the R&B charts throughout the early 1950s before she crossed over to wider commercial success.

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Good to know

What key is "I Wouldn't Know What To Do" in?

"I Wouldn't Know What To Do" by Dinah Washington is in G major.

What is the tempo of "I Wouldn't Know What To Do"?

"I Wouldn't Know What To Do" plays at around 200 BPM in 6/8 time.

What chords are in "I Wouldn't Know What To Do"?

The core progression is G, D7, C, B7, E, and E7, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "I Wouldn't Know What To Do"?

The recording features piano, bass, drums, and vocals.

Can I get "I Wouldn't Know What To Do" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "I Wouldn't Know What To Do" by Dinah Washington, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "I Wouldn't Know What To Do" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"I Wouldn't Know What To Do" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 200 BPM in G major with 13 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "I Wouldn't Know What To Do" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "I Wouldn't Know What To Do" 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 "I Wouldn't Know What To Do" on?

"I Wouldn't Know What To Do" appears on Complete Recordings with Don Costa (2015).

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