Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “I'll Be Gone” by Hawkshaw Hawkins.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Hawk 1953-61 (1991)
A three-disc compilation released in 1991 collecting recordings Hawkins made between May 1953 and September 1961, spanning his RCA Victor years and beyond. It covers his honky tonk and traditional country output from what was the peak stretch of his recording career.
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Hawkshaw Hawkins (1921-1963) was a country singer and guitarist from West Virginia whose deep, smooth voice made him a popular live and radio performer for well over a decade. He worked in honky tonk, blues, and boogie styles, recorded for labels including King, RCA Victor, and Columbia, and became a Grand Ole Opry member in 1955. He died in the March 1963 plane crash that also took the lives of Patsy Cline and Cowboy Copas.
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Good to know
What key is "I'll Be Gone" in?
"I'll Be Gone" by Hawkshaw Hawkins is in G major.
What is the tempo of "I'll Be Gone"?
"I'll Be Gone" plays at around 143 BPM in 2/4 time.
What chords are in "I'll Be Gone"?
The core progression is A7, Dm, G, C7, D7, and Dm7, built around the G major tonal center.
What instruments play on "I'll Be Gone"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, upright bass, drums, and vocals.
Can I get "I'll Be Gone" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "I'll Be Gone" by Hawkshaw Hawkins, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "I'll Be Gone" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?
"I'll Be Gone" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 143 BPM in G major with 8 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "I'll Be Gone" bass guitar sheet music?
Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "I'll Be Gone" 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 "I'll Be Gone" on?
"I'll Be Gone" appears on Hawk 1953-61 (1991).
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