The Shape You're In by Eric Clapton

Name: The Shape You're In
Description: Learn to play the bass tablature for 'The Shape You're In' by Eric Clapton with accurate tab notation, lyrics, and easy-to-follow bass charts.

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TablEdited by Jan Bjorklund, Finland <jani_bjorklund@yahoo.se>
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TablEdited by Jan Bjorklund
Tuning : E A D G 	Time Signature: 12/8

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