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A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues

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A Shot of Rhythm and Blues – The Beatles
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Tuning: Standard
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Here is the basic riff; on the recording there are many little
RIFF
D71 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 G7+ 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + A72 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------| |----------------| |----------------|
B|----------------| |----------------| |----------------|
G|----------------| |----------------| |----------------|
D|----4---7---5-4-| |----------------| |----------------|
A|5-5-------------| |----2---5---3-2-| |-----4--7---5-4-|
E|----------------| |3-3-------------| |5-5-------------|
TURNAROUND7 (end of chorus)
A71 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
e|----------------|----------------|
B|----------------|----------------|
G|----------------|----------------|
D|--------5-5---5-|--------5-5---5-|
A|----4-----------|----4-----------|
E|5-5---5---------|5-5---5---------|
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[Intro]
| D7| % | % | A7|
[Verse]
Well, if your D7hands start a-clapping and your D7fingers start a-popping
And your D7feet start a-moving around
And if you G7start to swing and sway when the G7band start to play
A D7real cool and way-out sound
And if you A7get the Can't Help It, when you G7can't sit down
You A7feel like you gotta move aG7round
[Chorus]
You G7get a shot of rhythm and blues
G7With just a little rock and D7roll on the side
JD7ust for good measure
You G7get a pair of dancing shoes
G7Well, with your lover by your A7side
Don't you know you're gonna A7have a lot of pleasure?
[Verse]
Don't you D7worry 'bout a thing, when you G7start to dance and sing
AnD7d chill bumps come up on you
And if the G7rhythm finally gets you and the G7beat gets her, too
Well, A7here's the thing for you to D7do
[Chorus]
G7Get a shot of rhythm and blues
G7With just a little rock and D7roll on the side
D7Just for good measure
You G7get a pair of dancing shoes
G7Well, with your lover by your A7side
Don't you know you're gonna A7have a lot of pleasure?
[Verse]
Don't you D7worry 'bout a thing, when you G7start to dance and sing
AnD7d chill bumps come up on you
And if the G7rhythm finally gets you and the G7beat gets her, too
Well, A7here's the thing for you to D7do
[Chorus] variation
G7Get a shot of rhythm and blues [solo/lick]
D7Get a pair of dancing shoes [solo/lick]
G7Get a shot of rhythm and blues [solo/lick]
G7Well, with your lover by your A7side
Don't you know you're gonna A7have a lot of pleasure?
[Verse]
Don't you D7worry 'bout a thing, when you G7start to dance and sing
AnD7d chill bumps come up on you
And if the G7rhythm finally gets you and the G7beat gets her, too
Well, A7here's the thing for you to D7do
[Coda]
Well, A7here's the thing for you to D7do
Well, A7here's the thing for you to D7do
1 + 2 +
| A7| % | D7| D7  D7  
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The story behind the song

"A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues" captures the raw energy and foundational influences of The Beatles. This track reflects their deep roots in 1950s rock 'n' roll, a sound that shaped their early days playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg. It's a glimpse into the vibrant musical landscape that fueled their evolution from a skiffle and beat group into the most influential band in popular music. Playing this song connects you directly to the electrifying spirit of their formative years.

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