Preview of the intermediate bass guitar tab arrangement for “I'll Go Down Swinging” by Porter Wagoner.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
The Thin Man From West Plains (1965)
An early RCA album that nods to Wagoner's Missouri hometown in its title, collecting 12 tracks that reflect the traditional honky-tonk style he favored throughout his career.
All of The Thin Man From West PlainsPorter Wagoner
Porter Wagoner (1927-2007) was a country singer from West Plains, Missouri who spent decades as one of the Grand Ole Opry's most recognizable figures. He charted 81 singles between 1954 and 1983 on RCA Records, and hosted a long-running television variety show that introduced Dolly Parton to a national audience. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Good to know
What key is "I'll Go Down Swinging" in?
"I'll Go Down Swinging" by Porter Wagoner is in G major.
What is the tempo of "I'll Go Down Swinging"?
"I'll Go Down Swinging" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "I'll Go Down Swinging"?
The core progression is N, C, G, and D7, built around the G major tonal center.
What instruments play on "I'll Go Down Swinging"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.
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Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar tabs arrangement of "I'll Go Down Swinging" by Porter Wagoner, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "I'll Go Down Swinging" bass guitar tabs easy to play?
"I'll Go Down Swinging" bass guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 136 BPM in G major with 4 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "I'll Go Down Swinging" bass guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar tabs for "I'll Go Down Swinging" 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'll Go Down Swinging" on?
"I'll Go Down Swinging" appears on The Thin Man From West Plains (1965).
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