This is the first tab I have ever done! I really liked this song so i decided to
try and do a tab by ear. I also watched his music video closely to see how he
plays the song. I know this tab might not be perfect but if there is anything you
would suggest for it, I would love to hear it!! Just try and get the feel for the
song while you play along with this tab! I hope you liked it and enjoy!! :)
**STANDARD TUNING AND NO CAPO USED**
Tab from: http://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/c/cody_simpson/awake_all_night_tab_ver_4.html
CHORDS USED:
F Chord: C Chord: D# Chord: A# Chord:
-8-8-6-6-
E E E E
-1-8-8-6-
B B B B
-1-9-8-7-
G G G G
-1-1-8-8-
D D D D
-8-1-6-8-
A A A A
-8-8-6-6-
E E E E
VERSE:
Chords:
F Chord --> C Chord --> D# Chord --> A# chord
**hold the A# Chord the last time it comes around, each time you play the verse and let it ring**
**H= hit strings**
Finger Plucking Pattern:
--------X--H-
E
-X---------H-
B
-----X-----H-
G
-----------H-
D
-X---------H-
A
-----------H-
E
SOLO:
**()=let it ring; bend up and down**
**h= hammer on**
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
E
-10-10h12-10h12-(8)-8-8h10-8h10-(6)--------------13-(8)-8-8h10-8h10------------------
B
------------------------------------12-12h14-12--------------------12-10-------------
G
--------------------------------------------------------------------------12-10------
D
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------8---
A
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------8---
E
CHORUS:
Chords used:
F Chord --> C Chord --> D# Chord --> A# Chord
**hold the A# Chord the last time it comes around, each time you play the chorus and let it ring**
Strumming:
1)DOWN *pause for one count* UP DOWN and then change chords
OR
2) use the same plucking pattern that you use for the verse
ORDER:
Verse X2
Solo
Verse X7
Chorus X5
Solo
Verse X7
Chorus X5
Solo X2
then slowly strum the F Chord DOWN the strings