Mrs Potters Lullaby by Counting Crows – Guitar Tab
This tab for “Mrs. Potters Lullaby” by Counting Crows is a fantastic option for those wanting to learn a song that’s both engaging and melodically intriguing. The chords are straightforward, making it accessible to many players, yet they’re arranged in a way that gives the song its unique feel. The tabbed intro riff is a delightful piece of music that’s fun to play, and can help improve your finger dexterity. Plus, it’s in standard tuning with no capo needed, so it’s easy to dive right in without any setup hassle.
Practice Tip
As with any song, start slow. The intro riff might be a bit tricky at first, but don’t let that discourage you. Break it down, note by note if necessary, and gradually increase your speed as you get more comfortable. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth, especially between the verses and the chorus. This is a song where rhythm plays a big part, so practice strumming along with the actual track to really get a feel for it.
Genre & Difficulty
The song falls under the alternative rock genre with a touch of folk-rock influence. It’s a great pick for intermediate players who are comfortable with basic chords and are looking to challenge themselves with a catchy intro riff and rhythmic strumming patterns. Beginners willing to put in a bit of extra practice could also find it an enjoyable challenge.
Full Tab
*Intro: ||: A Asus4 | A Asus2 :|| (Note: sus chords on the & of 2; denoted as A*)
Verse: | A | % | D | E ||: A Asus4 | A Asus2 :||
Pre-Chorus
| C#m | % | D | % ||: A Asus4 | A Asus2 :|| E | % | D | % ||: A Asus4 | A Asus2
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Chorus ||: C#m | D | A | E :|| C#m | D | E | D ||: A Asus4 | A Asus2 :||
Verse 7 | A | % | D | E | A | % x5 |
P-C 7 | F#m7 | E | A | % x3 | C#m | A | D A | D A | A | % x3 |
Asus2 x02200 Asus4 X002230
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A D E A*
Well I woke up in mid afternoon 'cause that's when it all hurts the most
A D E A*
I dream I never know anyone at the party and I'm al-ways the host
C#m D A*
If dreams are like movies then memories are films about ghosts
E D A*
You can never escape, you can only move south down the coast
A D E A*
Well I am an idiot walking a tightrope of fortune and fame
A D E A*
I am an acrobat swinging trapezes through circles of flame
C#m D A*
If you've never stared off into the distance then your life is a shame
E D A*
And though I'll never forget your face sometimes I can't remember my name
C#m D A E
He--y, Missus. Potter, don't cry
C#m D A E
He--y, Missus. Potter, I know why, but
C#m D E D A*
He--y, Missus. Potter, won't you talk to me
A D E A*
And there's a piece of Maria in every song that I sing
A D E A*
And the price of a memory is the memory of the sorrow it brings
C#m D A*
And there is always one last light to turn out and one last bell to ring
E D A*
And the last one out of the circus has to lock up everything
A D E A*
Or the elephants will get out and forget to remember what you said
A D E A*
Oh and the ghosts of the tilt-o-whirl will linger inside of your head
C#m D A*
Oh and the Ferris wheel junkies will spin there forever instead
E D A*
And when I see you, a blanket of stars covers me in my bed
C#m D A E
He--y, Missus. Potter, don't go, I said
C#m D A E
He--y, Missus. Potter, I don't know, but
C#m D E D A*
He--y, Missus. Potter, won't you talk to me
A D E A*
All the blue light reflections that color my mind when I sleep
A D E A*
And the lovesick rejections that accompany the company I keep
C#m D A*
All the razor perceptions that cut just a little too deep
E D A*
Hey, I can bleed as well as anyone but I need someone to help me sleep
A D E A*
So I throw my hand into the air and it swims in the beams
A D E A*
It's just a brief interruption of the swirling dust sparkle jet stream
C#m D A*
Well I know I don't know you and you're probably not what you seem
E D A*
Aw, but I'd sure like to find out so why don't you climb down off that movie
screen
C#m D A E
He--y, Missus. Potter, don't turn,
C#m D A E
He--y, Missus. Potter, I burn for you
C#m D E D A* A*
He--y, Missus. Potter, won't you talk to me
A D E A
When the last king of Hollywood shatters his glass on the floor
F#m7 E A*
And orders another well, I wonder what he did that for
C#m A D A D A A*
That's when I know that I have to get out cause I have been there before
E D A*
So I gave up my seat at the bar and I head for the door.
A D E A*
We drove out to the desert just to lie down beneath this bowl of stars
A D E A*
We stand up in the Palace, like it's the last of the great pioneer town bars
C#m D A*
Aw, we shout out these songs against the clang of electric guitars
E D A*
Well, you can see a million miles tonight, but you can't get very far
E D A*
Aw, you can see a million miles tonight, but you can't get very far
C#m D A E
He--y, Missus. Potter, I won't touch and
C#m D A E
He--y, Missus. Potter, it's not much but
C#m D E D A*
He--y, Missus. Potter, won't you talk to me
C#m D E D A*
He--y, Missus. Potter, won't you talk to me
C#m D E D A*
He--y, Missus. Potter, won't you talk to me
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