The Smiths - Asleep (finger picking version)

This is my interpretation of 'Asleep' by The Smiths.

Of course, the original is just piano and vocals, so it was quite a challenge to translate it to guitar and keep the base notes relatively intact.

At the time of writing it's the only guitar version I've ever heard of 'Asleep', so I've nothing to compare it to for accuaracy, but it sounds convincing enough.

It's not the complete instrumental, just an exerpt showing you how to play each section. It's very nice to play, especially on an acoustic.

There's a part in it where you have to stretch across 5 frets, which can be tricky! Sorry, but you have to do this stretch because the low E is dropped to a D as that is the lowest bass note in the song.

Guitar: Epiphone Hummingbird

Tuning: DADGBE

I've also recorded a version which features just my left hand so you can see the positions in more detail. See my other videos for that.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• The
• Smiths
• Johnny
• Marr
• Morrissey
• Epiphone
• Hummingbird
• Mark
• Paterson

[92NDK]

Does anybody have the tab to this?

[markpaterson]

@92NDK i'll get the TAB out to everybody who has asked very soon I promise. I've been incredibly busy as of late. Thanks for your patience.

[dogrocket123]

this is amazing, am doing music exam and was hoping to perform this, do you think you would be able to send me the notes? thank you

[markpaterson]

@dogrocket123 Of course. Message me your email address and I'll send it right over. Let me know how it goes!

[scooter8867]

hi wot is the guitar tuning on this please?you do this song justice lovely mate

[markpaterson]

@scooter8867 Cheers! DADGBE. Check the 'info' for more info.

[filavadrit]

beautiful piece,good recording & nice audiotapes t-shirt :-)

[Jadbgjoka]

This is just great. I'm not sure if you added any effects after, but this arrangement and the way the notes ring out are really complimentary. Even the timbre is fitting.

That being said, the next time I have time to obsess over the guitar, this is the next piece I'll be learning.

[VAMPIRICROCKSTAR]

May I get the tabs for this please?

[95AnnieAnnie95]

i hope you can still email the tab. is that all right?

[actionjessie]

Never mind figured it out from your other video :-) thanks heaps for posting

[actionjessie]

Where can i find the tab i want the tab for this soo bad you are the bomb

[HarisPi]

You did a very good job!Bravo!I would like if sometime in the future you ll transcribe it and give it to your fans ! Cheers

[95AnnieAnnie95]

nice!!!!!!

[cruiser277777]

this is amazing, can you email me the tab when you have it. thanks!

[anddeh559]

Any chance you have the tabs to this?

[Riffmasta]

you have done a wonderful job sir, i will compliment you further when i am done tearing up, i dont know what to say except that this is one of the best cover versions i have ever seen on youtube

[carlitoni]

absolutely amazing mate! keep on uploading more videos. Viva The Smiths!  Greetings from Mexico