Product Description
Introducing a professionally engraved, high-quality simplified arrangement and transcription of the iconic song "Jealous Guy", written and performed by John Lennon, a legendary figure in rock, blues, and country music history. This carefully arranged score is designed for 4-string bass, guitar, and acoustic guitar, all in standard tuning (E A D G), and is presented in the key of F# major / D# minor, as heard on Lennons critically acclaimed 1971 album Imagine.
This product includes complete and clearly formatted tablature (TAB) along with standard notation, making it accessible for both self-taught and classically trained musicians. Whether youre a beginner, intermediate, or music educator, this arrangement is crafted to be expressive, approachable, and musically faithful to the original performance.
Jealous Guy stands as one of Lennons most emotionally raw and intimate works a reflective ballad that blends rock, blues, and country influences with heartfelt lyrics and hauntingly beautiful melodic phrasing. This simplified arrangement translates the spirit of the original into parts playable on bass guitar, standard 6-string guitar, and 4-string acoustic guitar, enabling musicians to engage deeply with the song regardless of their primary instrument.
Each instrument's part has been carefully transcribed to preserve the essence of the original composition, while adapting it for learners and hobbyists seeking to develop their technique, musicality, and repertoire. The bass arrangement provides a supportive yet melodic foundation, while the guitar and acoustic parts capture the harmonic and rhythmic textures that define the piece.
Perfect for individual practice, classroom instruction, performance preparation, jam sessions, and music education environments, this arrangement offers a clean layout optimized for both digital viewing and physical printing.
Whether you're a passionate Beatles fan, a student of classic rock, or simply looking to play one of the most moving songs in modern music history, this simplified, easy-to-play arrangement of "Jealous Guy" is a must-have addition to your music library. Created with care, musicality, and practical accessibility in mind.
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This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.