Difficulty
Intermediate πͺ
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The Smiths - Sheila Take A Bow
Bass by Andy Rourke
Standard Tuning (EADG)
Song start 0:07
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Verse 1
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Chorus
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Break
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Break End
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Chorus
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Break
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Break End
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Chorus
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Chorus
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Chorus
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End Bar
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Published: November 28, 2024
Last Updated: March 3, 2026