Gasoline Alley

SONG:   GASOLINE ALLEY ARTIST: ROD STEWART TAB BY: DON CZARSKI EMAIL:   NOTE: Recently one person rated this tab extremely low.       Please do me a favor if you feel this is not a 5 star tab then at least have       the courtesy to explain in a message why you feel it is not before leaving a       low rating. This way I can either use or reject your suggestion and discuss it       with you if need be.       Thanks to all of you that rated it 5 stars and saw this tab was a quality tab.       I would appreciate it if any of you who use this tab or add it to your       favorites etc. would please take the time to rate it 5 stars to keep       it where the rating should be - 5 stars. THANK YOU.                           GASOLINE ALLEY                            ROD STEWART NOTE: This tab is in STANDARD TUNING. The song is actually played       in OPEN E. This tab is arranged for the acoustic guitar part.       I have included the part for the electric slide guitar as well.       You will hear when to use each part. Chords in (parentheses)       are really not played but can be if you choose NOT to play             the individual notes or riff. However the Bm and A chord in       The CHORUS are actually played and highlighted. INTRO:          * PLAY (ACOUSTIC) GUITAR 1 - 4x’s       ** First time acoustic guitar ONLY.      *** GUITAR 2 joins in after 1st time.                   then plays 3x’s. GUITAR 1: (ACOUSTIC GUITAR) - RIFF 1        () B -3---2---------------------------------- -4---2---------------------------------- A -2---------------4-2--2h4--------------- -2-------------------------------------- GUITAR 2: (ELECTRIC - SLIDE GUITAR) - RIFF 2 B -10-10-10--10-9-7---9h10-9-7---7/9-7-------7/9-7---- ------------------9----------9-------9---6-------9-- ---------------------------------------9------------ ---------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------                    - END OF INTRO - ========================================================         FOR THE VERSES AND CHORUS PLAY AS FOLLOWS ======================================================== VERSE - RIFF 3   ()             () () ------------------------|---------------------| ------------------------|---------------------| D -----2h4/6---6-4-2------|-----2h4/6---6-4-6---| A -2h4---------------4-2--|-2h4-----------------| ------------------------|---------------------| CHORUS - RIFF 4         () B --3---2---------------------------- --4---2---------------------------- --4---2---4/6-4-2---------2-------- --2---------------4-2-2-4---4-2---- --2--------------------------------                ========================= VERSE: RIFF 3 I think I know now what’s making me sad It’s a yearnin’ for my own back yard RIFF 3 I realize maybe I was wrong to leave Better swallow up my silly country pride CHORUS: Going home running home         (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from Going home and I’m running home         (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born VERSE: RIFF 3 When the weather’s better and the rails unfreeze And the wind don’t whistle ’round my knees RIFF 3 I’ll put on my weddin’ suit and catch the evening train I’ll be home before the milk’s upon the door CHORUS: Going home running home         (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from Going home and I’m running home         (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born          ========== INSTRUMENTAL BEGINS ========== VERSE:  RIFF 3   RIFF 3 VERSE:  RIFF 3   RIFF 3 CHORUS:      ()- RIFF 4         ()- RIFF 4 CHORUS:      ()- RIFF 4         ()- RIFF 4           ========== INSTRUMENTAL ENDS ========== VERSE: RIFF 3 But if anything should happen and my plans go wrong Should I stray to the house on the hill RIFF 3 Let it be known that my intentions were good I’d be singing in my alley if I could VERSE: RIFF 3 And if I’m called away and it’s my turn to go Should the blood run cold in my veins RIFF 3 Just one favor I’ll be asking of you Don’t bury me here it’s too cold CHORUS: Take me back carry me back         (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from Take me back won’t you carry me home         (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from CHORUS/OUTRO: Take me back carry me back         (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from Take me back carry me back         (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from Take me back carry me back         (E) RIFF 4 Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from CHORUS:      ()- RIFF 4 OUTRO: PLAY 3x’s      ()                                   ----------                                   ----------                                   ----------                                  A -2-2h4----                                   ---------- NOTE: The (F#m) in parentheses is just really       lifting up off the fret board and is really       then Em7/11. FINAL OUT IS TO PLAY A REGULAR  D CHORD  AND BEND AND VIBRATE THE STRINGS. HE DOES THIS TWICE