Crazy (Gnarls Barkley) Guitar Lesson with Backing Tracks + TAB

In this guitar lesson, we explore several ideas for translating the production of the original recording into a workable guitar part - Practise with Backing Tracks!

Crazy | TAB

Let’s go through some TAB so you can develop a part that works in your band.

Intro

This is the easiest section!

Verse

Things get complicated quickly. Even though the verse and chorus use the same chords, it’s important to differentiate between the two sections.

Verse idea 1 works well as a base for a looping arrangement on acoustic guitar or if you’re the only chord instrument. Can you stretch for the add9?

Verse idea 2 is similar to idea 1, but now we change the add9 to a sus2, as the stretch is quite demanding.

Verse idea 3 abandons the bass notes, focusing on beats 2 and 4 for a more rhythmic feel.

Chorus

The chorus uses the same chords, but now we need more intensity.

Chorus idea 2 adds stabs and a 16th note on beats 3+ and 2+ for extra drive.

Bridge

The bridge features the modal interchange. We maintain the chorus feel but with different chord shapes. There are three endings included for Bridge 1, 2, and the final section.

When you can play all this TAB, practise along with the backing tracks above. Decide whether to stick with these ideas or develop your own interpretation.