Description
Notes From John
BPM = 142. Open E and D chords start from the first bar, with slight overdrive and reverb. Barre A and G chords take the verse turns, and the chorus hits are offbeat B and A barre chords. It closes on a ringing open E.
For the player
People play this song a lot of different ways live, but John charted the mix of open and barre chords heard on the 1981 recording. Ride the downbeat with the low open E, since this part likely carries the record’s low end too. Use only slight overdrive and a wash of reverb so the chords stay clear. Mute cleanly between the chorus hits, because the gaps matter as much as the chords. At BPM = 142 the job is the feel.
Rhythm Guitar Sheet Music for “Goo Goo Muck” by The Cramps.
