Don McLean
Don McLean - And I Love You So guitar tab
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# "And I Love You So" by Don McLean Taken from the "Favorites & Rarities" double CD. I think this TAB is rather accurate. It's not always that easy to transcribe Don's guitar through all the violins etc. that dominate part of the song, but I've done my best. I honestly think that any mistakes are so small that they can be neglected. Listen to the album. I know Elvis Presley also played this song. This song is also available on the albums: Tapestry Solo Greatest hits then and now The best of Don McLean Classics Comments and corections are always welcome. The lyrics follow after the TAB... For original album tuning: Capo on 4th fret, but it's easier to sing the chorus by playing in a lower key. Have fun! 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