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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Scared For The Children" by Jeff Beck, in G major at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Scared For The Children" by Jeff Beck

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Scared For The Children” by Jeff Beck.

Scared For The Children
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

Genrerock · blues · jazz
Moodmelancholic · reflective · sorrowful
Signaturemelancholic blues‑rock with jazz‑inflected guitar phrasing
G major
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
Gmaj7
G7
Cmaj/3
D
Gmaj/5
Em
C
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeSoloOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric guitar
clean, expressive lead with bluesy bends and jazz‑style phrasing
electric bass
warm, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead voice, smooth and slightly raspy, delivering the lyrics with a mournful, introspective tone
drums
steady, laid‑back drum pattern with subtle ghost notes and soft cymbal washes
electric piano
warm, sustained chords providing harmonic depth and a jazzy texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Loud Hailer (2016)

A harder-edged guitar record made with vocalist Rosie Bones and guitarist Carmen Vandenberg, it marked a return to vocal-driven rock after years of instrumental work. The album has a raw, stripped-back sound compared to much of his catalog.

All of Loud Hailer
Artist

Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck (1944-2023) was a guitarist from Surrey, England, who spent most of his career making instrumental rock, jazz-fusion, and blues-influenced music. He first gained attention as a member of the Yardbirds in the mid-1960s, then led his own groups through decades of stylistic reinvention. He was widely regarded as one of the most technically inventive electric guitarists of his generation, with a particular focus on tone and technique over conventional song structures.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Scared For The Children" in?

"Scared For The Children" by Jeff Beck is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Scared For The Children"?

"Scared For The Children" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Scared For The Children"?

The core progression is G, Gmaj7, G7, Cmaj/3, D, and Gmaj/5, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Scared For The Children"?

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

Can I get "Scared For The Children" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Scared For The Children" by Jeff Beck, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Scared For The Children" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Scared For The Children" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in G major with 25 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 "Scared For The Children" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Scared For The Children" 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 "Scared For The Children" on?

"Scared For The Children" appears on Loud Hailer (2016).

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