All,At long last I tabbed this out. It is a good song for intermediate level players - the song uses only the notes of the blues scale and uses them repeatedly throughout the song. You can pretty much vamp anywhere on the 2, 3', 4, 4' and 4+ and you'll be fine.
3' = 3 draw half step bent
^4 = dip bend - start with a bend and quickly release to natural note
4+ = blow note. All notes are draw notes unless designated with a +
Roadhouse Blues by The Doors
Song Key:E Harp Key:A in 2nd position
Opening
vamp 123 draw chord, followed by one 345 blow chord back to the draw chord following the rhythm of the song. You can draw on the 2 and blow on the 4 if you like
4' 4 3' 2 (this riff is used throughout the song, learn this and you can play this song)
4' 4 3' 2
4' 4 3' 2
4' 4 3' 2
3' 3' 2
Keep your eyes on the road your hands upon the wheel
0:28
3 4+ 4 4 4' 3' 2 3' 2 2
...bungalows...
1:00
4 5+ 4 ^454 ^454 3' 2 2
1:08
3 4+ 4 4 4' 3' 2 3' 2 2
1:22 ...roll baby roll...
4 4' 4 4' 4 4'
2:00
4'4 ^44' 3' 2
2:33
2 3 4+ 4'4 4'4 4'4 4'4 4-5 warble
^4 4' 3' 2 2 3 4+ 4'4 4 3' 2 3' 2 2
3:02
Save Our Ci-ty
^4 4' 3' 2 (repeat)
There are other vamps, 4-5 warbles, 4 draw bends, etc. I suggest that you learn a few of these lines and use them as you like and see fit - make it your version and have fun.
The good times last forever
The bad times fade away
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