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Kate by Ben Fold Five – Guitar Tab

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Kate by Ben Fold Five – Guitar Tab

Ben Fold Five - Kate album art

Why I Like This Tab

This tab for “Kate” by Ben Folds Five is a great one to dive into for a few reasons. Firstly, the chords are straightforward, and the transition between them is smooth, making it enjoyable for both beginners and intermediate players. Secondly, the tabbed intro riff adds a bit of challenge which gives a sense of accomplishment once mastered. Lastly, this tab faithfully captures the spirit of the original song, so if you’re a fan of Ben Folds Five, you’ll love playing this piece.

Practice Tip

Take your time with the intro riff. It can be a bit tricky to nail down at first, but don’t let it discourage you. Start slow, ensuring you’re hitting the right notes, then gradually increase your speed as you gain confidence. Also, practicing chord transitions separately before trying to play the full song can be really helpful.

Genre & Difficulty

This tab falls comfortably into the pop-rock genre, with a touch of indie vibe. It’s perfect for players who enjoy catchy, upbeat tunes with a bit of a challenge. In terms of difficulty, I’d rate this as a medium. Beginners might find the intro riff slightly challenging, but with some dedication, it’s totally manageable. More experienced players on the other hand, can focus on capturing the song’s unique rhythm and feel.

Full Tab


Intro:

D

Verse 1:

           D                          Dmaj7
She plays 'Wipeout' on the drums, the squirrels and the birds come,
Em
 Gather round to sing the guitar.
   Gmaj7                      D
Oh I, have you got nothing to say?

Verse 2:

         D                          Dmaj7
When all words fail she speaks, her mix-tape's a masterpiece,
Em
 Walks through the garden, so the roses can see,
   Gmaj7                      D
Oh I, have you got nothing to say?

Chorus 1:

            F#m7     F7             Em7
And you can see, the daisies in her footsteps.
      G6            Em7b5              D
Dande-lions, butter-flies, I wanna be; Kate, Kate, Kate, Kate.

Verse 3:

      D                               Dmaj7
Every-day she wears the same thing, I think she smokes pot,
      Em
She's everything I want, she's everything I'm not.
   Gmaj7                      D
Oh I, have you got nothing to say?

Chorus 2:

               F#m7     F7                Em7
She never gets wet, she smiles and it's a rainbow.
        G6             Em7b5                D
And she speaks and she breathes; I wanna be Kate, Kate, Kate, Kate.

Middle 8:

Am7          Gmaj7                 Gm7                        Fmaj7
 Down by the Rosemary and Cameron, she hands out The Bhagavad Gita.
Fm7                     Bb7
 I see her around every couple days,
Em7                  Em7b5          D    Gm
 I wanna meet her so I can say; hey Kate!

Interlude:

D  Dmaj7  Em7  Gmaj7  D

D              Dmaj7         Em7
 Ooh la la la, ooh la la la, ooh la la la, la.
Gmaj7            Gm                 D
 Doo doo doo doo, doo doo, doo, doo.

Chorus 3:

               F#m7     F7                Em7
She never gets wet, she smiles and it's a rainbow.
        G6            Em7b5
You can see, I wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna be...

Coda:

D                 Gm
 Kate, Kate, Kate, na, na.
D                 Gm
 Kate, Kate, Kate, na na, na na, na na.


CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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   D      Dmaj7    Em     Gmaj7   F#m7     F7      Em7     G6

 EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE
 xx0232  xx0222  022000  3x443x  242222  131211  022030  322000

  Em7b5    Am7     Gm7    Fmaj7    Fm7     Bb7     Gm

 EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE  EADGBE
 xx2333  x02013  353333  x03210  131111  x13131  355333

Adapted for educational use. Based on public tab formatting. The commentary on this page is autogenerated as part of an ongoing test.

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