Watching the Northern Lights: Authentic Guitar TAB
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Watching the Northern Lights: Authentic Guitar TAB

Barenaked Ladies

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Sheet music and guitar TAB to the newest album from the acclaimed Canadian pop-rock group Barenaked Ladies. Since their inception, the band has racked up eight Juno awards and multiple Grammy nominations, and sold more than 14 million albums worldwide. All in Good Time, the group's 11th studio album, was produced by longtime collaborator Michael Phillip Wojewoda and mixed by Bob Clearmountain. Titles: You Run Away * Summertime * Another Heartbreak * Four Seconds * On the Lookout * Ordinary * I Have Learned * Every Subway Car * Jerome * How Long * Golden Boy * I Saw It * The Love We're In * Watching the Northern Lights.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 72
SKU: 00-PS-0013226

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About the Composer: Kevin Hearn

Kevin Hearn has been the keyboardist and primary songwriter for Barenaked Ladies since the band's formation in the late 1980s. His compositional voice shapes much of the group's signature sound, blending pop sensibility with rock instrumentation and clever, observational lyrics that have made the band one of Canada's most successful musical exports.

Hearn's work on the band's 11th studio album, All in Good Time, continues this tradition of accessible yet musically substantive songwriting. His contributions to the album's production and arrangement reflect decades of experience crafting songs that resonate with broad audiences while maintaining genuine musicianship.

Why we love this

Barenaked Ladies' catalog offers guitarists immediate melodic satisfaction paired with meaningful harmonic movement. These 14 tracks from All in Good Time give students authentic contemporary pop-rock material they actually want to learn, which motivates deeper engagement with technique and interpretation.

What to expect

Watching the Northern Lights captures the wit, warmth, and melodic intelligence that define Barenaked Ladies' sound. These songs move between reflective introspection and infectious energy, with arrangements that feel conversational and human rather than overly produced, making them rewarding to play and listen to repeatedly.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to expand their repertoire with contemporary pop-rock material. Students familiar with Barenaked Ladies' work will find motivation in learning songs they know well, while those new to the band will discover accessible entry points into modern songwriting craft.

How to get the most out of it

  • Reference the album recordings while learning the TAB. The production and vocal delivery provide essential context for phrasing and dynamics that sheet notation alone cannot capture.
  • Pay attention to rhythmic precision in the syncopated passages. Barenaked Ladies' pop-rock style relies on clean, deliberate rhythm guitar work to lock the arrangements together.
  • Experiment with tone and dynamics within individual songs. Some tracks call for brightness and snap, while others benefit from warmth and sustain; let the song's character guide your amp settings and pick attack.
  • Work through the TAB methodically rather than jumping to full speed. These arrangements contain chord work and timing details that reward careful, deliberate practice.

How to use it

These tracks work well as recital repertoire for guitarists seeking contemporary, relatable material that audiences recognize. Individual songs can also anchor thematic concerts exploring modern Canadian songwriting or pop-rock arranging practices.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing guitar TAB with standard notation
  • Interpreting pop-rock rhythm guitar patterns and syncopation
  • Understanding song form and structure in contemporary pop-rock
  • Translating recorded arrangements into instrumental performance
  • Developing expressive playing through dynamic and tonal variation

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