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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" by The Duprees, in D major at about 97 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" by The Duprees

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms” by The Duprees.

I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms by The Duprees
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

Genrejazz · swing · vocal jazz
Moodromantic · nostalgic · smooth
Signatureclassic vocal jazz ballad with a swinging feel
D major
Key
97
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D7
G
Am7
C
A
D
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

male lead vocalist
smooth, crooning timbre with expressive phrasing
acoustic piano
warm, resonant comping and melodic fills
walking upright bass
steady, melodic walking line that anchors the harmony
brush drums
soft, swishy brushwork providing a gentle swing pulse
male backing vocals
harmonized, supportive layers that enrich the choruses
Album & artist
ALBUM

Have You Heard (1963)

The group's second album on Coed Records, released while they were still riding the momentum of their early hit singles. It collects the romantic, harmony-driven pop and doo-wop material that defined their style in that period.

All of Have You Heard
Artist

The Duprees

The Duprees are a doo-wop vocal group from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in the early 1960s by students at William L. Dickinson High School, including lead singer Joey Canzano (later Joey Vann). They put together a polished, harmony-driven sound rooted in early 1960s pop and doo-wop, landing several top-ten singles before the British Invasion reshaped the American charts.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" in?

"I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" by The Duprees is in D major.

What is the tempo of "I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms"?

"I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" plays at around 97 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms"?

The core progression is D7, G, Am7, C, A, and D, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms"?

The recording features acoustic piano, walking upright bass, brush drums, male lead vocalist, and male backing vocals.

Can I get "I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" by The Duprees, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 97 BPM in D major with 6 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" 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'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" on?

"I'd Rather Be Here In Your Arms" appears on Have You Heard (1963).

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