Bob Dylan's "Billy" As Played By Gillian Welch and David Rawlings

Lesson description: There's a gorgeous version of this lesser-known Dylan gem floating around YouTube, and that's what I transcribed from. Gillian Welch and David Rawlings apply their signature ghostliness and really crank up the pathos of this classic cowboy ballad.

From a technical standpoint, Rawlings is doing some brilliant drone work, as well as clever chromaticism, and some nice minor to major crossover on the tonic. As with all things Rawlings, one bar of lead playing is worth a week of practice and philosophising!

Video version: https://youtu.be/gMbO26J5_Z8

Format: Sibelius-created digital score with tabs & standard notation

Delivery: Tablature is available as convenient .pdf download, and my custom made backing track is included as a free extra! You'll find the download links on your checkout page and in your email. We encourage you to make a customer account when you check out, so all your future purchases can be found in one place.