Chords + Lyrics | Gimme Some Lovin’ (SDG)
Intro
||: G7omit3 :|| x8
||: G7 | G6 G7 G6 | G | G :||
Hey!
Verse 1
||: G7omit3 :||
Well, my temperature’s rising and my feet on the floor.
Crazy people knocking ’cause they’re wanting some more.
Let me in, baby, I don’t know what you’ve got.
But you better take it easy, this place is hot, and I’m.
Bridge 1
| G | Bb | C | Eb |
So glad we made it. So glad we made it. You’ve got.
Chorus 1
||: G7omit3 :||
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Gimme some lovin’, every day.
Instrumental 1
||: G7omit3 :|| x3
||: G7 | G6 G7 G6 | G | G :|| G G6 | G7 G6 |
Hey!
Verse 2
||: G G6 | G7 G6 :||
Well, I feel so good, everything is getting hot.
You better take it easy ’cause this place is on fire.
Been a hard day and I don’t know what to do
We made it baby, and it happened to you, and I’m.
Bridge 2
So glad we made it. So glad we made it. You’ve got to.
Chorus 2
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Gimme some lovin’, every day.
Instrumental 2
||: G7omit3 :|| x2
Yeah.
||: G7 | G6 G7 G6 | G | G :|| G G6 | G7 G6 |
Hey!
Verse 3 (as verse 2)
Well, I feel so good, everything is getting hot.
Better take it easy ‘cos my place is on fire.
Been a hard day and nothing went too good.
Now I’m gonna relax, honey, everybody should. And I’m.
Bridge 3
So glad we made it. Hey yeah, so glad we made it. You’ve gotta.
Chorus 3
||: G7omit3 (G G6) | G7omit3 (G7) :||
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Woo-hoo, hey, hey, hey (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Now gimme, gimme, gimme some of your lovin’ babe (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
You know I need it so bad. Woo-hoo, yes I am (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, yeah. (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Oh yeah, hey, hey, hey (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Gimme Some Lovin’ Backing Track | Chord Analysis
Above, you’ll find backing tracks to use when learning Gimme Some Lovin’. I’ve used stem separation to extract the guitar while keeping the drums, bass, keys, and vocals intact.
After studying the chords and TAB, use my backing tracks to prepare for playing this tune with a band.
Should you want to play along with the original recording instead, you need to tune your guitar sharp to 441Hz. In the backing track, I’ve done this job for you by detuning to 440Hz.
Chord Progression – What’s Going On?
The main riff is essentially an octave, but the root note is hammered on from the b7, creating the unusual-sounding chord G7omit3.
The Hammond organ riff uses extensions of the 6th and b7th. In the Blues Brothers version, this part is performed by a horn section, but you can replicate it on guitar by incorporating the chord extensions.
The bridge is the only real chord progression in the song, moving through I – bIIIx – IV – bVIx. This progression is reminiscent of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit, though the chord order differs.
The chorus varies throughout—check out the TAB further down this guitar lesson for tips.
The TAB also covers the Blues Brothers version, which is more repetitive and easier to follow. This makes the song more accessible for singers, with a key that works perfectly for a covers band!
Before diving into TAB, start with the original in the key of G. Here’s a chord chart detailing the more complex arrangement.
Gimme Some Lovin’ Chord Chart | PDF + iReal Pro Download
You can download the chord chart for the Spencer Davis Group version in two formats: a static PDF or the more flexible iReal Pro file.
With iReal Pro, you can easily change the key. If someone asks you to play it in E, however, they’re probably referring to the Blues Brothers version—which is different—so we’ll take a closer look at that as well, but first, here’s TAB!
Gimme Some Lovin’ | TAB (Spencer Davis Group)
There’s no guitar to speak of here, so let’s work out how to play the main riffs so you can play this in your band, without keyboards.
Main riff
Here’s the primary riff. The first variation is more sparse:
For some lift, you can play an octave up:
Bridge
The bridge is simple, played on the beat through I – bIIIx – IV – bVIx. The minor-third chords add tension.
Chorus
The chorus has several approaches. Start by using the IV chord while keeping the root of I:
You can also move through intervals 5 – 6 – b7:
Finally, return back to the original position:
Use the chord chart and backing tracks to practice these riffs. When you feel comfortable, try the Blues Brothers version as well, more bands play it like this!
Gimme Some Lovin’ | Chords + Lyrics (Blues Brothers)
Intro
||: E7omit3 :|| x4
||: E7 | E6 E7 E6 | E | E :|| E7omit3 | E7omit3 |
Hey!
Verse 1
||: E7omit3 :||
Well my temperature’s rising and my feet are on the floor
Twenty people knocking and they wanna go more
Let me in baby, I don’t know what you’ve got.
But you’d better take it easy, this place is hot.
Bridge 1
| E | G | A | C |
So glad we made it, so glad we made it. You’ve gotta.
Chorus 1
||: E7omit3 :||
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme) every day.
Instrumental 1
||: E7omit3 :||
||: E7 | E6 E7 E6 | E | E :|| E7omit3 | E7omit3 |
Hey, hey.
Verse 2
Well, I feel so good, everything is sounding hot.
Better take it easy ‘cos the place is on fire.
Been a hard day and I don’t know what to do.
Wait a minute baby, it could happen to you.
Bridge 2
So glad we made it, so glad we made it. You’ve gotta.
Chorus 2
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme some lovin’).
Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme) every day.
Instrumental 2
||: E7omit3 :||
||: E7 | E6 E7 E6 | E | E :|| E7omit3 | E7omit3 |
Hey!
Verse 3
Well, I feel so good, everybody’s getting high.
Better take it easy ‘cos the place is on fire.
Been a hard day and nothing went too good.
Now I’m gonna relax, honey, everybody should.
Bridge 3
So glad we made it, yeah yeah, I’m so glad we made it. You’ve gotta.
Chorus 3
||: Gimme some lovin’ (gimme, gimme some lovin’). :||
Gimme Some Lovin’ Backing Track | Chord Analysis
Above, you’ll find backing tracks to use when learning Gimme Some Lovin’. I’ve used stem separation to extract the guitar while keeping the drums, bass, keys, horns, and vocals intact.
After studying the chords and TAB, use my backing tracks to prepare for playing this tune with a band.
Should you want to play along with the original recording instead, you need to tune your guitar sharp to 443Hz. In the backing track, I’ve done this job for you by detuning it to 440Hz..
Chord Progression – What’s Going On?
The Blues Brothers version differs from the Spencer Davis original in several key ways.
First, it’s in a different key. Second, as a covers band themselves, they simplified the arrangement, playing each section consistently throughout.
Main riff
The intro is almost identical to the instrumental section that returns later. The main difference is that the first riff is repeated more often during the intro:
||: E7omit3 :|| x4
||: E7 | E6 E7 E6 | E | E :|| E7omit3 | E7omit3 |
The verse and chorus in this cover use just the riff—simple and effective:
||: E7omit3 :||
Bridge
The bridge remains consistent, following the I – bIIIx – IV – bVIx progression. In this key, it’s easy to see the similarity to Kurt Cobain’s breakthrough single:
| E | G | A | C |
Just like for the original recording, there’s TAB for the Blues Brothers version as well further down this guitar lesson.
Here’s a chord chart for comparison with the Spencer Davis Group version. This is why many cover bands opt for the Blues Brothers’ version—it’s far easier to play!
Gimme Some Lovin’ Chord Chart (Blues Brothers) | PDF + iReal Pro Download
You can download my chord chart for the Blues Brothers version in two formats: as a static PDF or in the more flexible iReal Pro format.
Gimme Some Lovin’ | TAB (Blues Brothers)
The main riff is simpler in the key of E, making it easier to play and sound better on guitar.
Main riff (Blues Brothers)
The organ riff is easier to adapt, and you can emphasise the b7 for more drive:
They vary the way the octave riff is played later on, hinting at the b7 more heavily. Although, I have to say, I’ve never heard a covers band actually do this!
The chorus sticks to the main riff—less variation than the original, though you could transpose previous ideas to this key.
Bridge
The bridge remains the same, but the E and G chords can now be played with more punch. Notice the muted 3rd string in the E chord, creating a power chord effect:
When you feel alright about all this, try it to the backing tracks. Can you find ideas from each version that can be applied to the other?
Should You Learn the The Spencer Davis Group or Blues Brothers version?
There are two versions of this song, and for some reason, whenever it’s called on a gig, it’s usually the cover version. On the radio or in DJ sets, however, it’s typically the original!
Originally released by The Spencer Davis Group in 1966, it reached the top 10 in seven countries, including #2 in the U.K.
In 1980, the Blues Brothers’ soundtrack featured a cover with a simpler arrangement in a lower key, helping it reach the top 20 in the U.S.
You’ll benefit from studying both versions, as the key, lyrics, and arrangement all differ. Doing so will give you the tools to translate ideas from one version to the other.
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