Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Almost Illegal” by Rod Stewart.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Out of Order (1988)
Out of Order is Stewart's fifteenth studio album, produced with members of The Power Station including guitarist Andy Taylor. It generated several hit singles, among them 'Lost in You', 'Forever Young', and 'My Heart Can't Tell You No', making it one of his stronger commercial efforts of the late 1980s.
All of Out of OrderRod Stewart
Rod Stewart is a rock and soul singer from London, born in 1945, whose raspy voice became one of the most recognizable in British pop. He came up through the Faces before building a long solo career that stretched from raw blues-influenced rock in the early 1970s to polished pop and adult contemporary work in later decades. Over more than fifty years he has mixed original material with well-chosen covers, picking up hits across multiple eras.
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Good to know
What key is "Almost Illegal" in?
"Almost Illegal" by Rod Stewart is in A major.
What is the tempo of "Almost Illegal"?
"Almost Illegal" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Almost Illegal"?
The core progression is A, E, D, B, Bm, and F♯, built around the A major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Almost Illegal"?
The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, and vocals.
Can I get "Almost Illegal" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Almost Illegal" by Rod Stewart, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Almost Illegal" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"Almost Illegal" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 120 BPM in A major with 6 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 "Almost Illegal" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Almost Illegal" 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 "Almost Illegal" on?
"Almost Illegal" appears on Out of Order (1988).
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