Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “A Great Night For Crying” by Johnny Mathis.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
A Great Night for Crying / Bye Bye Barbara (1964)
Johnny Mathis
Johnny Mathis is an American singer born in 1935 who grew up in San Francisco, where he was signed to Columbia Records as a teenager after being heard performing at a local club. He built his career on romantic pop ballads and easy-listening standards, drawing from jazz, Broadway, and Tin Pan Alley traditions. His warm, smooth tenor made him a consistent presence on the adult-contemporary charts from the late 1950s onward, and his holiday recordings became perennial favorites.
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Good to know
What key is "A Great Night For Crying" in?
"A Great Night For Crying" by Johnny Mathis is in F major.
What is the tempo of "A Great Night For Crying"?
"A Great Night For Crying" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "A Great Night For Crying"?
The core progression is Fmaj7, Gm, C, F, A7, and Dm, built around the F major tonal center.
What instruments play on "A Great Night For Crying"?
The recording features piano, strings, bass, drums, and vocals.
Can I get "A Great Night For Crying" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "A Great Night For Crying" by Johnny Mathis, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "A Great Night For Crying" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"A Great Night For Crying" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 115 BPM in F major with 19 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 "A Great Night For Crying" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "A Great Night For Crying" 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 "A Great Night For Crying" on?
"A Great Night For Crying" appears on A Great Night for Crying / Bye Bye Barbara (1964).
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