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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Light Flight" by Pentangle, in G minor at about 176 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Light Flight" by Pentangle

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Light Flight” by Pentangle.

Light Flight
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 · jazz · world
Moodplayful · lively · organic
Signatureacoustic folk-jazz fusion with a whimsical, improvisational feel
G minor
Key
176
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
Cm7
B♭7
B♭
B°
Gm
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusInstrumentalVerseChorusBridgeInstrumentalChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
bright, fingerpicked arpeggios and rhythmic strumming, providing the harmonic backbone
vocals
clear, warm female voice with a slightly breathy timbre, delivering the lyrics in a conversational, melodic style
clarinet
bright, expressive melodic lines and counter‑melodies, often taking the lead in instrumental sections
acoustic bass
warm, walking bassline that locks with the drums
drums
light, brush‑style kit with subtle ride cymbal accents, keeping a relaxed swing feel
accordion
rich, reedy chords and melodic fills that add a folk‑world color
Album & artist
ALBUM

Basket of Light (1969)

Their third studio album reached number five on the UK Albums Chart, making it their commercial peak. It includes 'Light Flight', which served as the theme for the BBC drama series Take Three Girls and became a UK singles chart entry.

All of Basket of Light
Artist

Pentangle

Pentangle were a British folk group formed in London in the late 1960s, built around guitarists Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, vocalist Jacqui McShee, double bassist Danny Thompson, and drummer Terry Cox. Their music drew from traditional folk ballads, blues, and jazz, often mixing those threads together in a single piece. They resisted easy categorization, and that range set them apart from most of their contemporaries in the British folk revival.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Light Flight" in?

"Light Flight" by Pentangle is in G minor.

What is the tempo of "Light Flight"?

"Light Flight" plays at around 176 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Light Flight"?

The core progression is F, Cm7, B♭7, B♭, B°, and Gm, built around the G minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Light Flight"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, drums, accordion, clarinet, and vocals.

Can I get "Light Flight" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Light Flight" by Pentangle, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Light Flight" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Light Flight" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 176 BPM in G minor with 6 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 "Light Flight" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Light Flight" 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 "Light Flight" on?

"Light Flight" appears on Basket of Light (1969).

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