Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE (born 10 January 1945) is a British singer-songwriter born and raised in London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English lineage.
With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Rod Stewart came to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with The Jeff Beck Group (1967-1969) and then Faces. He launched his solo career in 1969 with his début album An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down (US: The Rod Stewart Album).
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SONG: GASOLINE ALLEY ARTIST: ROD STEWART TAB BY: DON CZARSKI EMAIL: [email protected]
GASOLINE ALLEY ROD STEWART
NOTE: This tab is in STANDARD TUNING. The song is actually played in OPEN E. This tab is arranged for the acoustic guitar part. I have included the part for the electric slide guitar as well. You will hear when to use each part. Chords in (parentheses) are really not played but can be if you choose NOT to play the individual notes or riff. However, the Bm and A chord in The CHORUS are actually played and highlighted.
INTRO: * PLAY (ACOUSTIC) GUITAR 1 - 4x's ** First time acoustic guitar ONLY.
*** GUITAR 2 joins in after 1st time. then plays 3x's.
GUITAR 1: (ACOUSTIC GUITAR) - RIFF 1
BmA (E) E -2-------------------------------------- B -3---2---------------------------------- G -4---2---------------------------------- D -4---2---4/6-4-2----------2-2/6-4-2----- A -2---------------4-2--2h4--------------- E -2--------------------------------------
GUITAR 2: (ELECTRIC - SLIDE GUITAR) - RIFF 2
E ---------------------------------------------------- B -10-10-10--10-9-7---9h10-9-7---7/9-7-------7/9-7---- G ------------------9----------9-------9---6-------9-- D ---------------------------------------9------------ A ---------------------------------------------------- E ----------------------------------------------------
- END OF INTRO -
======================================================== FOR THE VERSES AND CHORUS PLAY AS FOLLOWS ========================================================
VERSE - RIFF 3 (E) (A) (E) E ------------------------|---------------------| B ------------------------|---------------------| G -----------4------------|-----------4---------| D -----2h4/6---6-4-2------|-----2h4/6---6-4-6---| A -2h4---------------4-2--|-2h4-----------------| E ------------------------|---------------------|
CHORUS - RIFF 4
BmA (E) E --2-------------------------------- B --3---2---------------------------- G --4---2---------------------------- D --4---2---4/6-4-2---------2-------- A --2---------------4-2-2-4---4-2---- E --2--------------------------------
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VERSE: RIFF 3 (E) (A) (E) I think I know now what's making me sad (E) It's a yearnin' for my own back yard RIFF 3 (E) (A) (E) I realize maybe I was wrong to leave (E) Better swallow up my silly country pride
CHORUS: BmA Going home, running home (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from BmA Going home, and I'm running home (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born
VERSE: RIFF 3 (E) (A) (E) When the weather's better and the rails unfreeze (E) And the wind don't whistle 'round my knees RIFF 3 (E) (A) (E) I'll put on my weddin' suit and catch the evening train (E) I'll be home before the milk's upon the door
CHORUS: BmA Going home, running home (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from BmA Going home, and I'm running home (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born
========== INSTRUMENTAL BEGINS ==========
VERSE: RIFF 3 RIFF 3
VERSE: RIFF 3 RIFF 3
CHORUS: Bm A (E)- RIFF 4 Bm A (E)- RIFF 4
CHORUS: Bm A (E)- RIFF 4 Bm A (E)- RIFF 4
========== INSTRUMENTAL ENDS ==========
VERSE: RIFF 3 (E) (A) (E) But if anything should happen and my plans go wrong (E) Should I stray to the house on the hill RIFF 3 (E) (A) (E) Let it be known that my intentions were good (E) I'd be singing in my alley if I could
VERSE: RIFF 3 (E) (A) (E) And if I'm called away and it's my turn to go (E) Should the blood run cold in my veins RIFF 3 (E) (A) (E) Just one favor I'll be asking of you (E) Don't bury me here, it's too cold
CHORUS: BmA Take me back, carry me back (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from BmA Take me back, won't you carry me home (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
CHORUS/OUTRO: BmA Take me back, carry me back (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from BmA Take me back, carry me back (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from BmA Take me back, carry me back (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
CHORUS: Bm A (E)- RIFF 4
OUTRO: PLAY 3x's
EEF#mEEF#m (F#m) F#mE E ---------- B ---------- G ---------- D -------2-- A -2-2h4---- E ----------
NOTE: The (F#m) in parentheses is just really lifting up off the fret board and is really then Em7/11.
FINAL OUT IS TO PLAY A REGULAR D CHORD AND BEND AND VIBRATE THE STRINGS. HE DOES THIS TWICE