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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Come Said The Boy" by Mondo Rock, in A minor at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Come Said The Boy" by Mondo Rock

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Come Said The Boy” by Mondo Rock.

Come Said The Boy by Mondo Rock
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 · indie rock · alternative rock
Moodenergetic · upbeat · playful
Signatureplayful indie rock anthem
A minor
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
A
A7
D
Dm
Dmaj/5
Dmin/5
Am
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, clear and slightly youthful, delivered in a conversational, melodic style with light reverb and delay
drums
tight, punchy kit with crisp snare and steady 4/4 groove
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitars
clean, jangly rhythm guitars with bright chord voicings and occasional melodic fills
synth pads
subtle, warm pads that fill the background and add depth
Album & artist
ALBUM

Up to the Moment (1985)

A compilation release collecting highlights from Mondo Rock's run of Australian hits, with two new tracks added alongside the familiar catalog cuts. It captures the band at the peak of their commercial appeal, drawing together the polished rock sound they had refined over the previous few years.

All of Up to the Moment
Artist

Mondo Rock

Mondo Rock are a rock band from Melbourne, Australia, formed in 1976 by singer-songwriter Ross Wilson after his previous band Daddy Cool split up. Guitarist Eric McCusker joined in 1980 and co-wrote many of the band's hits alongside Wilson, giving the group a polished, commercial rock sound. They scored several major Australian chart hits through the early and mid 1980s before disbanding in 1991.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Come Said The Boy" in?

"Come Said The Boy" by Mondo Rock is in A minor.

What is the tempo of "Come Said The Boy"?

"Come Said The Boy" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Come Said The Boy"?

The core progression is N, A, A7, D, Dm, and Dmaj/5, built around the A minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Come Said The Boy"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitars, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get "Come Said The Boy" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Come Said The Boy" by Mondo Rock, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Come Said The Boy" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Come Said The Boy" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in A minor with 13 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 "Come Said The Boy" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Come Said The Boy" 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 "Come Said The Boy" on?

"Come Said The Boy" appears on Up to the Moment (1985).

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