Sasquatch by Tenacious D
This song is moderately difficult. There's one section with a little solo,
and the end has some tough finger picking, but the meat and potatoes is 4 basic chords.
I like this song because it has spice, its not repetitive, and the lyrics are great.
It's hard to perform for people without a man in a gorilla suit kickin it on the drums,
but i suggest skipping that part.
Part I: All the chords in this part are muted immediately, they are very "staccato."
The last line "...his legend's ancient in..." at that point they let the chords ring more.
(Bm) A E F#
There was some scientists tryin to figure out the Sasquatch riddle
Bm A E F# G F#
Then they figured out it was a missing link.
Bm A E F#
In Search of Sasquatch... that was a kick-a*s "In Search Of..."
Bm A E
with Leonard Nimoy kickin out the *JAMS*.
Bm A E F#
He captured imagination. Of people all around the globe
Bm A E F# G F#
His name was Sasquatch... so I'm told...
Bm A E F# Bm A E F# G F# E......
His legend's ancient in the ancient scribe of the indian tribe... apache tribe.
Scientists have proven that the Sasquatch is real. Take a look at the plastic cast of his
foot now you know he's real. Listen real close to the audio tape not human no you know he's
real. Couldn't be a man in a gorilla suit no fuckin' way you know he's real. Real, real,
real real, real, real really real...... real.
Part II: This is the jam. JB rocks the chords and KG rocks the solo,
short but sweet, also cue Sasquatch on the drums. The chords are
different from part 1 so pay attention. All chords are barre chords here.
Bm A C G
(Solo)
e-------------------10----10--12--12^(whole step)-12--10-10-9--9--9--9--9--9--9--------|
b-12-12-12-12-12-12----12-------------------------------------------------------10---7-|
g--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
d--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
a--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
e--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Don't take this personal because it's not about your playing. No, dude
your drumming is kick a*s. It's just that the D, it's always just been
me and KG. And we're just not comfortable being a power trio.
Part III: This part isn't hard, just two chords......right? Well the
strumming is rather difficult. It speeds up for the vocal section,
I would practice doing it slow, then gently get faster and it will become easier for you.
Bm A
e-------------------------------|
b---3----3----------2-----2-----|
g-----4----4----------2----2----| Repeat each chord as necessary.
d-4----4-----4----2-----2----2--|
a------(2)--------------(0)-----|
e-------------------------------|
I hope there's no hard feelings.
Part III (continued): This is the same as before, only faster.
Bm A Bm
Sasquatch..... we know your legend's real.
Bm A (rest) Bm
Sasquatch..... we know your love is real.
Bm A(strum)