Tuning: Standard tuning -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Artist - Travis ****************** Song - The Beautiful Occupation ********************************* Album - 12 Memories (2003) **************************** Tabbed By - Ayreon77 ********************** -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuning = Standard
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"The beautiful occupation" was the second single to be released from Scottish indie band Travis' fourth album, "12 Memories". "The beautiful occupation" was released in 2003.
"The beautiful occupation" is written by lead singer Fran Healy. Dougie Payne plays bass guitar.