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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "All This Music Must Fade" by The Who, in D major at about 150 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "All This Music Must Fade" by The Who

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “All This Music Must Fade” by The Who.

All This Music Must Fade by The Who
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 · classic rock · blues rock
Mooddefiant · rebellious · energetic
Signaturedefiant blues‑rock anthem
D major
Key
150
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
G
D
Gmaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusBridgeInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
tight, driving rock kit with punchy snare and steady 4/4 groove
electric guitar
distorted rhythm guitar laying down chunky power‑chord riffs, with occasional lead fills
bass guitar
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead voice with a raw, slightly raspy timbre, delivering the lyrics with a confident, almost confrontational tone
organ
warm, sustained organ pads filling the harmonic background
Album & artist
ALBUM

WHO (2019)

The twelfth studio album by the Who and their first new studio record in thirteen years, featuring Daltrey and Townshend as the core duo. It mixes ballads, rock tracks, and electronic experimentation, and reached number three on the UK Albums Chart and number two on the US Billboard 200.

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Artist

The Who

The Who are a British rock band formed in London in the early 1960s, built around vocalist Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend alongside bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. They helped shape hard rock and are credited with pioneering the rock opera as a format. Their music ranges from guitar-driven anthems to ambitious concept records, and they remain one of the most influential live acts in rock history.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "All This Music Must Fade" in?

"All This Music Must Fade" by The Who is in D major.

What is the tempo of "All This Music Must Fade"?

"All This Music Must Fade" plays at around 150 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "All This Music Must Fade"?

The core progression is A, G, D, and Gmaj7, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "All This Music Must Fade"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, organ, and vocals.

Can I get "All This Music Must Fade" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "All This Music Must Fade" by The Who, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "All This Music Must Fade" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"All This Music Must Fade" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 150 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 "All This Music Must Fade" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "All This Music Must Fade" 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 "All This Music Must Fade" on?

"All This Music Must Fade" appears on WHO (2019).

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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