This transcription pertains to the LP version of the song. If I get enough demand, I will transcribe the more well-known 45 version. For Dave Berry fans: The first line is NOT "Well, since she put me down there's been owls pukin' in my bed." Sorry. ;-} "Help Me Rhonda" (Brian Wilson) The Beach Boys Today!, 1965 Note: The recording is in C#, but is transcribed here in C w/ a capo on the 1st fret.
Intro: 12-string [4x doubled, drums and bass enter 3rd time, usually plays whereever there is a C chord]: C v v v v ------------------------| ------------------------| ------------------------| ------------------------| 3-3-3-0-----------------| ----------1h3---3-1---0-| Verse 1: * - on 2nd verse only C G7 C F* C Well, since... out... head C G7 C F* C Come in... mornin'... bed Am Well, Rhonda... F D7 And I know... time for you to C G7 C C B C D C B C Help... help... heart ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ single notes Chorus: G7 Help me... C Help me... G7 Help me... C Help me... F Help me... Am C Help me... help... Dm7 G Help... yeh [N.C.] 1,2: C 3: B C B C D C B C <-single notes Get... heart Verse 2: She was gonna... But she let... Well, Rhonda... And I'd give... Help me, Rhonda... [Repeat chorus] Instrumental break: C F C / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / G F C G7 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / [Repeat chorus 2x, fade 2nd time] Questions? Comments? E-mail Alex @ springalo430@hotmail.com
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