Song Tabs

 "Georgy Girl" is an upbeat folk-pop classic from the 1960s, originally performed by The Seekers. The original version has a bright, bouncy feel that’s easily captured on acoustic guitar, making it a great singalong tune for beginners.

Chord Progression and Structure

The main chords are G, Bm, C, D, Am, Cmaj7, F, D7, Em, B7, and A. All can be played with basic open shapes, except Bm and B7, which require a barre or partial barre. Practice these shapes individually before playing through the song.

Strumming Pattern

A simple strumming pattern that fits the upbeat feel is D-D-U-U-D-U (down, down, up, up, down, up) for each measure. Listen to the original to feel the rhythm and keep your strumming light and bouncy.

Chord Transitions and Tips

**- The intro and instrumental sections cycle through G, Bm, C, D, so practice smooth transitions between these.

• Moving from G to Bm is the trickiest—try anchoring your index finger on the second fret for both chords.
• For F, use the simple F major shape (xx3211) if full barre F is too hard.
• C to Cmaj7 is easy: just lift your index finger.
• D7 and B7 require some finger reshuffling; practice these transitions slowly.**

General Technique

Keep your strumming hand relaxed and focus on even timing. Play slowly until transitions feel smooth, then speed up. Singing along helps with timing and memorization.