The guitar tab (chords and melody) for “The Muppet Show Theme” is available for download as a PDF. The Muppet Show Theme “The Muppet Show Theme” was written in 1976 by Jim Henson and Sam Pottle for the debut of The Muppet Show. Performed by Kermit the Frog and the Muppet ensemble, it set a vaudeville-inspired tone for the series’ … Read More

The guitar tab (chords and melody) for “Agua de Beber” is available for download as a PDF. Agua de Beber “Agua de Beber” (“Water to Drink”) was written in 1962 by Antônio Carlos Jobim (music) and Vinícius de Moraes (lyrics) for the stage play Pobre Menina Rica. Emerging during the early bossa nova era in Rio de Janeiro, it quickly … Read More

The guitar tab (chords and melody) for “Corcovado” aka “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars” by Antônio Carlos Jobim is available for download as a PDF. Corcovado “Corcovado” (“Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars”) was written in 1960 by Antônio Carlos Jobim during the early rise of bossa nova in Rio de Janeiro. Its gentle melody and intimate lyrics evoke the view … Read More

The guitar tab (chords and melody) for “Blue Monk” is available for download as a PDF. Blue Monk “Blue Monk,” written by Thelonious Monk, was first recorded in 1954 during the hard-bop era and became one of his most enduring blues themes. Built on a classic 12-bar form, it balances earthy simplicity with Monk’s off-kilter phrasing and harmonic bite. Early … Read More

The guitar tab (chord melody) for Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is available for download as a PDF. Smells Like Teen Spirit “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was written by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl and released in 1991 by Nirvana as the lead single from Nevermind. Produced by Butch Vig, it became an unexpected anthem of the grunge … Read More

The guitar tab (chords and melody) for Jobim’s “Meditation” is available for download as a PDF. Meditation “Meditação” (“Meditation”) was composed in 1960 by Antônio Carlos Jobim with lyrics by Newton Mendonça during the formative years of bossa nova in Rio de Janeiro. The English lyric was later crafted by Norman Gimbel. First recorded by João Gilberto, the song’s gentle … Read More

The lead sheet for “Oh Hanukkah” is available for download as a PDF. Oh Hanukkah “Oh Hanukkah” (originally the Yiddish “Chanukah, Oy Chanukah”) was written in the early 20th century by Mordkhe Rivesman, with English lyrics later adapted by Samuel E. Goldfarb. Emerging from Eastern European Jewish communities, it became popular in America through Yiddish theater and school songbooks, reflecting … Read More

The lead sheet for “Ain’t Misbehavin’” is available for download as a PDF. Ain’t Misbehavin’ “Ain’t Misbehavin’” was written in 1929 by Fats Waller (music) with lyrics by Andy Razaf and Harry Brooks for the Harlem revue Hot Chocolates. Premiered at Connie’s Inn during the Harlem Renaissance, it became a defining stride-era hit. Waller reportedly composed it while playing piano … Read More