Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Bearing Witness” by Collective Soul.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Afterwords (2007)
Afterwords followed Youth as the band continued releasing music independently, maintaining the straightforward rock sound they had built their catalog on. It was a steady effort that kept the group's loyal fanbase engaged.
All of AfterwordsCollective Soul
Collective Soul is a rock band from Stockbridge, Georgia, formed in 1992 and now based in Atlanta. They built their sound around hard rock guitar and radio-friendly hooks, growing out of the post-grunge wave of the early 1990s. The group is anchored by brothers Ed and Dean Roland, with Ed handling lead vocals and primary songwriting duties.
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Good to know
What key is "Bearing Witness" in?
"Bearing Witness" by Collective Soul is in A major.
What is the tempo of "Bearing Witness"?
"Bearing Witness" plays at around 103 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Bearing Witness"?
The core progression is A, F♯m, D, E, F♯m7, and Bsus4, built around the A major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Bearing Witness"?
The recording features drums, bass, electric guitars, synth pads, and vocals.
Can I get "Bearing Witness" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Bearing Witness" by Collective Soul, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Bearing Witness" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"Bearing Witness" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 103 BPM in A major with 9 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Bearing Witness" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Bearing Witness" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Bearing Witness" on?
"Bearing Witness" appears on Afterwords (2007).
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