Goodnight Irene Solo Tab by Willie Nelson

Goodnight Irene tab by Willie Nelson

Solo Guitar Tab

Goodnight Irene by Willie Nelson: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Goodnight, Irene" is a traditional American folk song popularized by Lead Belly in the 1930s. Willie Nelson covered the song on his album "Country Music" in 2010, showcasing his signature country style with his emotive vocals and sparse acoustic guitar accompaniment. The song features simple chord progressions and a melancholic melody, making it a timeless classic in the folk and country music genres.

Difficulty: Intermediate 💪

Key: E

[Solo]

e|-------------9---7~---------------7-9p7-7~----------------------------7----|
B|---7---9-7-9---9-----7-10-9-7-5-4-----------7-9-10-9--------------7~----5--|
G|-8---9-----------------------------------------------11-9-8-8h9p8----------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|

e|----7--------------12-12~---------------------------------------------4\3--|
B|-4----5-4-5-7-9/14--------14--12-14-14-12----------------5p4p2-------------|
G|------------------------------------------13-11b-11b-9~--------4-4~-4------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|

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e|---4---2-0~----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-4---3---1~----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|


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| h   Hammer-on
| p   Pull-off
| r   Release
| b   Bend
| /   Slide up
| \   Slide down
| ~   Vibrato

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Published: July 9, 2025

Last updated: July 9, 2025

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