Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “If You Go Away” by Neil Diamond.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Stones (1971)
Stones was Diamond's seventh studio album and one of the biggest commercial successes of his career, going gold on both sides of the Atlantic. It opens with 'I Am... I Said,' which Diamond has described as the most challenging song he ever wrote, and includes covers alongside a handful of his own compositions.
All of StonesNeil Diamond
Neil Diamond is a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York, born in 1941. He started out writing pop songs for other artists at the Brill Building before building a solo career that stretched across five decades. His work sits in pop, soft rock, and adult contemporary, and he has sold more than 56 million records in the US alone.
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Good to know
What key is "If You Go Away" in?
"If You Go Away" by Neil Diamond is in A minor.
What is the tempo of "If You Go Away"?
"If You Go Away" plays at around 79 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "If You Go Away"?
The core progression is Emaj/5, Am, Dm, Amin/5, Fmaj7, and E7, built around the A minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "If You Go Away"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, and string section.
Can I get "If You Go Away" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "If You Go Away" by Neil Diamond, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "If You Go Away" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?
"If You Go Away" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 79 BPM in A minor with 14 chords to navigate, 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 "If You Go Away" acoustic guitar tabs?
Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "If You Go Away" 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 "If You Go Away" on?
"If You Go Away" appears on Stones (1971).
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