Sonny Boy Williamson - Bring It On Home
Baby. Baby. I'm gonna bring it on home to you. This is the classic Blues song that Led Zeppelin reworked into a Rock anthem. This lesson covers the Sonny Boy version. Learn a versatile Blues rhythm guitar backing and three great harmonica riffs.
Lesson Info
Difficulty: Moderate
Lesson Length: 17:04
Instructor: George Goodman
Classic Blues. The rhythm guitar is great and can be used in a million different scenarios. The Blues harp utilizes bending in second position but nothing too crazy.
Help Files
The harmonica tabs, guitar tabs, chords and lyrics are in the Video Timeline below.
Recommended Gear
Hohner Special 20 in A
An 'A' harmonica played in second position is required on this one.
Hohner Harmonica Holder
The Hohner Harmonica Neck Holder fits harmonicas up to 7-1/2" long.
With a long-lasting nickel-plated finish, this harmonica rack is adjustable and fits any neck shape.
Video Timeline
1:08 - Choosing a Harmonica
The song is in the key of E but we're going to play in second position.
That means we need an A Harmonica.
1:26 - Harmonica Tabs
Baby -4b -4 -4b -4 -3 -2
Shots after each line of the verse
Each shot as shown above is -1-2-3. -2 is the main note and any combination of these will work.
-1-2, -2-3, -2 by itself, or -1-2-3.
5:22 - Guitar Blues Comp
During E7
During A7 - Part 1
During B7
During A7 - Part 2
10:42 - The Key is to Swing The Eighths
Adding swing can mess people up. It does take practice to get right.
12:52 - Play Through
Play along with me while I call out the chords and we navigate the Blues
Lyrics and Chords
E
Baby -4b -4 -4b -4 -3 -2
Baby -4b -4 -4b -4 -3 -2
Gonna bring it on home to you
I done bought my ticket got my load
Conductor done holler ‘All aboard’
A
Take my seat right way back
E
And watch this train move down the track
Baby -4b -4 -4b -4 -3 -2
Baby -3b 4 -4b -4 -4b -4 -3 -2
I’m gonna bring it on home to you
E
I think about the good times I once have had
Soul got happy my heart got glad
A
I think about the way you loved me too
E
You can bet your life I’m coming home to you
Bring it on home
I’m gonna bring it on home now
A
I’m gonna bring it on home now
E
I’m gonna bring it on home now
B
Gonna bring it on home
E
Gonna bring it on home to you
E vamp
Let me know if you have a favourite that you would like to see covered.
Peace. Stay in tune.
George
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Excellent.
Very clear and great video
Thanks Richard
Great video George.
Easy to follow.
Excellent instructions. Love your clear and methodical approach. Thank you.