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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Gotta Travel On" by Jerry Lee Lewis, in F major at about 231 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Gotta Travel On" by Jerry Lee Lewis

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Gotta Travel On” by Jerry Lee Lewis.

Gotta Travel On
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

Genrecountry · rockabilly · blues
Moodupbeat · energetic · driving
Signatureclassic rockabilly drive with a bluesy edge
F major
Key
231
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
B♭
Dm
C7
F7
Dm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
steady, driving 4/4 beat with a crisp snare and tight kick
electric guitar
twangy, bright lead lines and rhythmic chord chops, often double‑picked
bass
walking bassline that locks tightly with the drums, providing a solid rhythmic foundation
vocals
male lead with a clear, slightly nasal timbre, delivering the lyrics in a straightforward, narrative style
piano
bright, percussive piano chords and occasional melodic fills that reinforce the rockabilly feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Together (1969)

A duet album recorded with his sister Linda Gail Lewis, mixing rock and roll and country material. It was one of several records Lewis released during his country crossover period in the late 1960s.

All of Together
Artist

Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis (1935-2022) was a pianist, singer, and songwriter from Ferriday, Louisiana, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of rock and roll and rockabilly. He started recording at Sun Records in Memphis in the mid-1950s, scoring massive hits with his ferocious, flamboyant piano style. Later in his career he found a second audience as a country artist, and he recorded gospel material as well.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Gotta Travel On" in?

"Gotta Travel On" by Jerry Lee Lewis is in F major.

What is the tempo of "Gotta Travel On"?

"Gotta Travel On" plays at around 231 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Gotta Travel On"?

The core progression is F, B♭, Dm, C7, F7, and Dm7, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Gotta Travel On"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass, piano, and vocals.

Can I get "Gotta Travel On" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Gotta Travel On" by Jerry Lee Lewis, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Gotta Travel On" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Gotta Travel On" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 231 BPM in F major with 6 core chords, 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 "Gotta Travel On" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Gotta Travel On" 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 "Gotta Travel On" on?

"Gotta Travel On" appears on Together (1969).

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