The opener on The Fab Four’s penultimate album, Abbey Road, this ever-popular Beatles number was borne out of psychologist and pro-LSD activist Timothy Leary’s slogan “Come Together, Join The Party” while running for Governor of California. Both the political campaign and John Lennon’s attempt to write a unifying anthem would fail, but the “sardonic self-portrait” that resulted is the song we know and love.
Though credited to Lennon and Paul McCartney, George Harrison’s solo is the high point for guitarists. Intensely melodic and beautifully phrased, the part is harmonised in 4th and 5th intervals. Of course, the recording was overdubbed and this makes playing both parts near impossible. Still, we’ve tabbed the lot for you - the top line being the main focal point. Dead set on delivering those harmonies? Either invite a guitar-playing pal round or dial in two harmonisers set ‘down a 4th’ and ‘down a 5th’, respectively. Some multi-fx pedals allow for such a setup.