The Beatles Complete Chord Songbook [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2000

This great collection features all 194 songs written and sung by The Beatles, specially transcribed here for strumming guitarists, from the actual recordings, in the original keys. Each song includes chord symbols, guitar chord boxes and complete lyrics. Also features a helpful playing guide and a full discography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation; later paperback printing edition (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0634022296
• ISBN-13: 978-0634022296
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (169 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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161 of 163 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This one gets it right., June 10, 2002

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Martin R. Fullington "MRF" (Arden, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beatles Complete Chord Songbook (Paperback)

If you're used to getting Beatles chords from the internet, save yourself a lot of time, effort, and printing and get this book. Its format is excellent, and the fact that the original keys are used makes the song sound right from first chord. There are almost no errors in placement of chord symbols, and the chord diagrams before each song means you're going to be playing the right form of each chord listed.
All that could be added to make it absolutely perfect would be the signature licks or intros, but often you can work these out from the intro chords given.
I have worn this book out, figuratively. It's the best value for the buck I've ever come across. It even helps you appreciate more the creativity the Beatles showed in their songwriting.
There is no way to be disappointed as long as you understand that this one if for chords and singing the lyrics; it only does that but it does it perfectly.

74 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Format for the Guitarist - A Tremendous Value, September 18, 2000

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Allan H. Goodman "solomonpublications" (Rockville, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beatles Complete Chord Songbook (Paperback)

Apparently the publisher has realized that the format used on the internet for posting lyrics and guitar chords is one that customers will buy if published in a book. Each song is arranged with chord diagrams at the top of the page and chord designations are placed appropriately above the lyrics. Since there is no "piano music," most songs are completed in one or two pages, so you don't have to turn pages in the middle of a song. The downside is 1) there are no leads or riffs included; 2) some of the early songs that were not written by the Beatles (Slow Down, Honey Don't - by Carl Perkins) are not included; and 3) some songs appear unnecessarily to be transcribed for the use of a capo, so those who hate the capo (like I do) must transpose. This book is a tremendous value for a relatively small price - 400 pages in a small paperback format. Buy it - you'll be glad you did!! Hopefully, the publisher will produce similarly formatted books for other artists.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And Your Bird Can Sing Along With the Beatles!, June 14, 2005

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BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beatles Complete Chord Songbook (Paperback)

This is the book Beatle musicians have long prayed for. This is the best resource and a far better tool than looking up chords online. The book provides the original keys and makes each song recognizable when you start to play it. The book has done a real service in providing the correct form for the chords in each song.

This book will undoubtedly delight Beatle fans and will certainly draw in people who are just becoming familiar with their works. You will learn the chords and will soon be happily singing along as you play Beatle songs!