The Rolling Stones - Dead Flowers

The Rolling Stones - Dead Flowers

Here's a great old Stones song from Sticky Fingers. This is an easy-to-play three chord version with straight forward rhythm and easy harmonica - have fun.

Difficulty: Three chords, easy rhythm and the harp’s no problem either.

Lesson Length: 7:45

Instructor: George Goodman

Hohner Harmonica HolderHohner 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.

 

Hohner Special 20Hohner Special 20 Diatonic Harmonica in D

A D harmonica played in first position works great on this.
I am playing a Hohner Special 20 in this one.

The following link supplies the chords, lyrics and the harmonica tabs for Dead Flowers.
Dead Flowers – Chords, Lyrics and Tabs download pdf link – for educational purposes only.

Guitar Chords, Strumming and Harmonica Tabs

Intro

Dead Flowers uses 3 chords and a simple rhythm. I've added the harmonica for you.

00:20 - Guitar

The three chords in the song are D, A and G. Their order gets changed around depending on whether we're playing the verse or the chorus.

You can use a single strumming pattern throughout. It goes like this:

1 2 & & 4 &

Down Down Up Up Down Up

02:14 - Harmonica

Hohner Special 20Hohner Special 20 Diatonic Harmonica in D

A D harmonica played in first position works great on this.
I am playing a Hohner Special 20 in this one.

02:35 - Run Through on Harmonica and Guitar

Harmonica tabs are on the screen but you can also download them from the link under the Help Files tab above.

06:49 - Guitar Embellishments

Add Dsus4 and A6 to pick out some melody notes.

Have fun with this one.
Cheers,
George

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