Let Me Take You There: Authentic Guitar TAB
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Let Me Take You There: Authentic Guitar TAB

Plain White T's

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For almost a decade, the Plain White T's have been playing to packed audiences craving for that perfect pop-punk punch. Inspired by the booming local music scene, which included the likes of Smashing Pumpkins, Tom Higgenson recruited some kids from his local high school including guitarist Dave Tirio, and the Plain White T's were born. Now their smash hit song, "Hey There Delilah" has propelled Plain White T's to major pop stardom. All songs in this folio are faithfully transcribed in complete guitar TAB.

Songs: Our Time Now * Come Back to Me * Hate (I Really Don't Like You) * You and Me * Friends Don't Let Friends Dial Drunk * Making a Memory * So Damn Clever * Tearin' Us Apart * Write You a Song * Gimme a Chance * Figure It Out * Let Me Take You There * Hey There Delilah.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 80
SKU: 00-PSG-000843

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About the Artist: Plain White T's

Plain White T's emerged from the Illinois pop-punk scene in the early 2000s, drawing inspiration from the alternative rock landscape that shaped their generation. Fronted by Tom Higgenson and featuring guitarist Dave Tirio, the band built a devoted following through relentless touring and infectious songwriting before achieving mainstream recognition with their breakthrough hit "Hey There Delilah."

The band's catalog balances acoustic introspection with driving pop-punk energy, making their music accessible to guitarists at multiple levels. Their emphasis on melody and straightforward song structures has made them a staple of guitar transcription collections, offering players both recognizable material and engaging technical challenges.

Why we love this

These transcriptions capture songs that students actually want to learn, which means they'll practice. The collection spans 13 tracks with varied approaches to rhythm, dynamics, and texture, so there's something to challenge different skill levels within a single folio.

What to expect

Infectious and immediate. These songs deliver the pop-punk energy you hear on the radio while staying grounded in acoustic and electric guitar fundamentals. Each track balances memorable hooks with engaging rhythmic detail, creating music that's fun to play and rewarding to master.

Who it's for

Guitar students who want to learn complete, recognizable songs from a band that defined late-2000s pop-punk radio. This folio works for intermediate players ready to tackle fuller arrangements and students looking to build a setlist of songs that resonate with their peers.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study "Hey There Delilah" first to understand the band's fingerstyle approach, then apply those techniques to the other acoustic-driven tracks in the collection.
  • Lock the rhythmic pocket in songs like "You and Me" by focusing on consistent palm muting and picking attack before adding dynamics.
  • Layer in effects and tone adjustments gradually; many of these songs work cleanly at first, then open up with reverb or overdrive once the parts are solid.
  • Use the softer passages in "Come Back to Me" and "Write You a Song" to refine your dynamics control across the full dynamic range of the instrument.

How to use it

Students can work through individual songs during lessons or practice toward a recital program of Plain White T's hits that their peers will recognize and enjoy. The variety within the folio supports progression, letting teachers assign easier tracks early in a student's study of the band, then advance to more rhythmically complex songs as technique develops.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading guitar TAB and coordinating it with standard notation
  • Palm muting and dynamic control in rhythm guitar patterns
  • Fingerstyle technique on acoustic passages
  • Syncopated rhythms and pop-punk timing sensibilities
  • Transitioning between clean and overdriven tones within a single piece

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