- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Hard To Explain |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
164 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0059726 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
5 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I was an honest man, they asked me for the phone, they tried to take control oh I don't see it that way, |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
The Strokes |
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Pages: |
5 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Guitar 1 Guitar 2 | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-G5 |
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Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Guitar/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0059726 |
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Metronome: |
q = 164 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Guitar TAB Transcription |
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Song Details
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Date: |
2001 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0059726 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I was an honest man, they asked me for the phone, they tried to take control oh I don't see it that way, |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
Is This It |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar TAB transcription edition of “Hard To Explain” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar TAB transcription score for “Hard To Explain” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this guitar TAB transcription arrangement include?
The guitar TAB transcription arrangement of “Hard To Explain” is written for voice, guitar 1 and guitar 2. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Hard To Explain” by The Strokes is available as a guitar TAB transcription arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Julian Casablancas. It includes 5 pages of music.
The original key is G major. It's played at about 164 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Guitar 1 and Guitar 2.
Contains complete lyrics. It falls under the Alternative Pop/Rock style category. There are 2 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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