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All I Wanna Do: Authentic Guitar TAB

Sheryl Crow

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Nineteen of the best songs from the top female rocker of our time. Titles are: All I Wanna Do * Anything but Down * C'Mon, C'Mon * Can't Cry Anymore * A Change Would Do You Good * Everyday Is a Winding Road * Hard to Make a Stand * If It Makes You Happy * Leaving Las Vegas * Love Is a Good Thing * Maybe Angels * My Favorite Mistake * The Na-Na Song * Riverwide * Run, Baby, Run * Soak Up the Sun * Steve McQueen * Strong Enough * There Goes the Neighborhood.

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Series: Guitar Anthology Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 128
SKU: 00-PSG-000062

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About the Artist: Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow emerged in the 1990s as one of rock music's most distinctive voices, blending country, rock, and pop influences into songs that resonated across radio formats and generations. Her catalog spans introspective ballads, infectious pop-rock anthems, and blues-inflected rockers, all marked by her unmistakable vocal delivery and sharp songwriting that tackles themes of love, resilience, and self-discovery.

Why we love this

This collection captures 19 of Crow's most iconic tracks in authentic guitar transcriptions, giving players direct access to the actual parts and riffs that defined a generation of rock radio. The mix of accessible melodies and genuinely interesting chord voicings means guitarists at different levels can find songs that challenge them without overwhelming them. These songs remain crowd pleasers in any setting, and students recognize them immediately.

What to expect

Confident and conversational, with a blend of country twang and rock swagger. These songs breathe; they're not overstuffed, which means every chord choice and every silence matters. Whether you're playing a driving rocker like 'Strong Enough' or the reflective beauty of 'Leaving Las Vegas,' the music invites you to find your own voice within it.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced guitarists looking to learn songs they actually want to play, whether for personal repertoire, recitals, or ensemble contexts. These transcriptions work equally well for self-directed study and for teachers seeking repertoire that engages students through recognizable, musically substantial material.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to the rhythm guitar voicings in the verses; Crow's songs often build texture through open chord shapes rather than power chords alone, so nail the spaces as much as the hits.
  • Use the tab to lock down exact fret positions for signature riffs like 'All I Wanna Do' and 'Everyday Is a Winding Road,' then listen to recordings to match the attack and tone.
  • Approach the fingerpicking passages with a steady hand; many of these songs benefit from consistent dynamics and restraint rather than aggressive playing.
  • Work through the lead sections slowly to capture the bends and vibrato that give these solos their character; rushing past them flattens the emotional arc.

How to use it

Use these arrangements as bridges between classical study and contemporary music, or as vehicles for exploring how successful songwriting translates to the guitar. They work in recital programs when you want to showcase student musicianship alongside recognizable popular repertoire, and they're excellent choices for ensemble arrangements or jam sessions that energize rehearsal space.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading authentic guitar tablature and translating it to fingerboard technique
  • Recognizing and executing open chord voicings and their inversions
  • Playing with rhythmic precision in both strummed and fingerpicked textures
  • Interpreting bends, vibrato, and dynamic shaping from written notation
  • Understanding how melodic sensibility and chord progression work together in contemporary songwriting

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