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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" by Jeff Beck, in B minor at about 70 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" by Jeff Beck

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives” by Jeff Beck.

The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · blues · jazz
Moodmelancholic · reflective · soulful
Signatureclassic rock ballad with bluesy jazz touches
B minor
Key
70
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B
Em
G
F♯7
F♯
C♯
Dm
F
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeSoloFinal chorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

electric guitar
clean, expressive lead lines and melodic phrasing
vocals
male lead voice, smooth and emotive, delivering the lyrics with a soulful, slightly mournful timbre
acoustic guitar
soft, fingerpicked accompaniment providing harmonic texture
bass guitar
warm, round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
steady, understated drum pattern with brushed snare and subtle cymbal work
piano
subtle, atmospheric piano chords adding harmonic depth
Album & artist
ALBUM

Loud Hailer (2016)

A harder-edged guitar record made with vocalist Rosie Bones and guitarist Carmen Vandenberg, it marked a return to vocal-driven rock after years of instrumental work. The album has a raw, stripped-back sound compared to much of his catalog.

All of Loud Hailer
Artist

Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck (1944-2023) was a guitarist from Surrey, England, who spent most of his career making instrumental rock, jazz-fusion, and blues-influenced music. He first gained attention as a member of the Yardbirds in the mid-1960s, then led his own groups through decades of stylistic reinvention. He was widely regarded as one of the most technically inventive electric guitarists of his generation, with a particular focus on tone and technique over conventional song structures.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" in?

"The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" by Jeff Beck is in B minor.

What is the tempo of "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives"?

"The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" plays at around 70 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives"?

The core progression is B, Em, G, F♯7, F♯, and C♯, built around the B minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives"?

The recording features electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano, and vocals.

Can I get "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" by Jeff Beck, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 70 BPM in B minor with 18 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" on?

"The Ballad Of The Jersey Wives" appears on Loud Hailer (2016).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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How accurate is the transcription?

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