Transcribing Notes From John Neil (Head Transcriber)

This song could be about a number of things – his childhood? The pandemic? An ex-lover? I guess it’s up to the listener. The vocal range is E3 to A4.

Melody

The vocal range is E3 to A4.

As It Was - Harry Styles - Melody Sheet Music

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Keyboard

Keyboards make up most of the musical parts in this song, so I did my best to cover what I could with 2 hands.

As It Was - Harry Styles - Keyboard Sheet Music

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Guitars

More keyboard parts are covered by the Rhythm/Lead Guitar, as well as an actual palm muted guitar part heard in the verses.

As It Was - Harry Styles - Lead Guitar tablature

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Strum

There isn’t an acoustic strum part in this song, so a part was made up for Strum Guitar and Ukulele.

As It Was - Harry Styles - Strum/Acoustic Guitar Tablature

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As It Was - Harry Styles - Ukulele Tablature

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Bass

The Bass Guitar is playing the synth bass part. It’s done in drop D tuning to cover the lower notes.

As It Was - Harry Styles - Bass Guitar

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Drums

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As It Was - Harry Styles - Lead/chord sheet
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