Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “In A Town This Size” by John Prine.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
In Spite of Ourselves (1999)
A collection of classic country songs performed as duets, with Prine pairing up with female vocalists including Iris DeMent on the title track. The album leans into old-school honky-tonk and traditional country sounds.
All of In Spite of OurselvesJohn Prine
John Prine (1946-2020) was a singer-songwriter from Maywood, Illinois who worked across folk, country, and rock for roughly five decades. He wrote plainspoken, often darkly funny songs about ordinary people, aging, love, and social life, and he ran his own independent label, Oh Boy Records, for much of his career. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential American songwriters of his generation.
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Good to know
What key is "In A Town This Size" in?
"In A Town This Size" by John Prine is in D major.
What is the tempo of "In A Town This Size"?
"In A Town This Size" plays at around 143 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "In A Town This Size"?
The core progression is D, G, A, and A7, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "In A Town This Size"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, harmonica, and vocals.
Can I get "In A Town This Size" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "In A Town This Size" by John Prine, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "In A Town This Size" bass guitar tabs easy to play?
"In A Town This Size" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 143 BPM in D 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 "In A Town This Size" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "In A Town This Size" 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 "In A Town This Size" on?
"In A Town This Size" appears on In Spite of Ourselves (1999).
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