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Back In The U.S.S.R. (The Beatles) Guitar Lesson with Backing Tracks + TAB

Back In The U.S.S.R Guitar Lesson + TAB

In this Guitar Lesson, we go through TAB for every section of this unexpected Beatles tune. All parts are arranged for the sole guitarist in the band - Try it with Backing Tracks!

Back In The U.S.S.R. | TAB

Let’s go through each section as if you are the only guitarist in the band.

Intro

This took me a while to get right, as there are really two guitars combining! Make sure you play all of this with downstrokes only.

Back In The U.S.S.R. TAB, intro.

Verse

The first verse has a unique honky-tonk feel, with an Iron Maiden–sounding gallop!

Back In The U.S.S.R. TAB, verse 1.

The second and third verses, as well as the solo rhythm part, are less elaborate. You can still include the occasional gallop, but make sure you can play this simpler version first.

Back In The U.S.S.R. TAB, verse 2.

Chorus

The chorus is a guitar lick moved up to the bIIIx, then IV.

Back In The U.S.S.R. TAB, chorus.

Bridge

The bridge starts with a simple IV chord concept, similar to before. Soon it descends, creating a dissonant part that stands out—very effective!

Back In The U.S.S.R. TAB, bridge.

Outro

The outro is a variation on the chorus.

Back In The U.S.S.R. TAB, outro.

When you can play all this TAB – try it out with the Backing Tracks!

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