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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Black Horizon" by Gov't Mule, in G♯ minor at about 88 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Black Horizon" by Gov't Mule

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Black Horizon” by Gov't Mule.

Black Horizon by Gov't Mule
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · rock · southern rock
Moodmelancholic · resilient
SignatureSouthern blues‑rock with a weary, hopeful vibe
G minor
Key
88
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
Am
Am7
C
B
A
A7
C7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male baritone, slightly raspy, soulful, expressive, delivered with a weary yet resilient tone
acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, slightly overdriven, providing the harmonic backbone
bass guitar
deep, round, syncopated, driving the groove
drums
steady, laid‑back 4/4 beat with a relaxed snare and hi‑hat pattern
electric guitar
clean to lightly overdriven, melodic fills and occasional lead lines
Album & artist
ALBUM

Heavy Load Blues (2021)

A double album of blues covers that pays tribute to artists and songs that shaped the band's sound, recorded during the pandemic. It leans into raw, stripped-back arrangements and features guest appearances from several prominent blues musicians.

All of Heavy Load Blues
Artist

Gov't Mule

Gov't Mule is an American Southern rock jam band formed in 1994 by guitarist and vocalist Warren Haynes, bassist Allen Woody, and drummer Matt Abts, with Haynes and Woody both serving in the Allman Brothers Band at the time. The band draws heavily on blues, rock, and jazz, building a reputation for long, improvisational live performances. After Woody died in 2000, the group carried on with a rotating cast of bass players before settling into a more stable lineup.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Black Horizon" in?

"Black Horizon" by Gov't Mule is in G♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "Black Horizon"?

"Black Horizon" plays at around 88 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Black Horizon"?

The core progression is G, A♭m, A♭m7, C♯, B, and A♭, built around the G♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Black Horizon"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.

Can I get "Black Horizon" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Black Horizon" by Gov't Mule, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Black Horizon" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Black Horizon" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 88 BPM in G♯ minor with 11 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 "Black Horizon" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Black Horizon" 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 "Black Horizon" on?

"Black Horizon" appears on Heavy Load Blues (2021).

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