Led Zeppelin - The Lemon Song (Bass Cover) (Play Along Tabs In Video)

[@CoverSolutions]

BECOME A PATRON TO GET SONGS/TABS: www.patreon.com/coversolutions Sorry for some mistakes reading, specially on the fast parts. This is a highly improvised line so i had to read lots of different fills. Managing to do that correctly in one take can be very hard. I'm quite certain of what's in the tab though, and i also encourage you to not learn it by heart, but to take what you can for your own use and improvisation. Any of the fills will be good to use in the context of the same chord notated above, and specially on any other blues. Anyways, let me know if it's good enough and leave any question on the comments. Thanks

[@Corio626]

Thanks so much for your work! Your tone is always great man

[@DarthD00bius]

Thanks for putting the chords on there. That really helps. Also thanks for being awesome in general.

[@legokidfister3335]

What is the name of the bass you are using?

[@Corio626]

@@legokidfister3335 It's a Washburn Taurus T24 ;)

[@legokidfister3335]

@@Corio626 Thank you!

[@rebeccav.3734]

I'll tuck this in my folder titled "Maybe Someday"

[@PeterLe61]

literally this, for 2 years

[@gabrieldotterweich7388]

I finally got the intro down recently but once the tempo kicks up I can't hang

[@rebeccav.3734]

3 weeks later, still playing at 0.75 speed but getting a lot better at it!

[@rebeccav.3734]

Pretty much nailed it at 0.85 speed now!!

[@rebeccav.3734]

Playing the song on full speed now! Haven't nailed the fast parts quite yet, but I just realized I've been playing bass for 4 years now and can't believe how far I've come thanks to this channel.

[@darrenmcdonald3811]

If anyone was ever going to do an accurate cover of this masterpiece it was you

[@Jay91Byrd]

Not even a bass player just wanted to watch someone play it. You killed it!

[@josiahp.6960]

No kidding, John Paul Jones didn't waste any time on this track. Starts riffing right out the gate and doesn't stop for nothing.

[@mharclerode]

John Paul Jones was just too good! Seriously, what kind of guy can play a bass part like this? THen keyboards as well? ANd this was probably completely improvised in the studio, maybe even his first take!

[@marshwetland3808]

Guy with talent, musical training, and hard work to become a top session musician.

[@fran98832]

the only match i can think for this type of talent on bass is Tamla Motown's James Jamerson who was Jonesy's inspiration

[@profile2047]

@@marshwetland3808It’s always nice to see a reasonable comment that isn’t all emotional hyperbole.

[@andrewreed1329]

and its simple blues in e too!!!catchy riffs, bad ass bass tone, it has everything

[@KickingStuff]

It’s about time

[@pedropablogonzalezrojas5201]

just about fucking time

[@ryanclarke5621]

Holy shit I've been waiting for this for ages I'm so happy

[@aristeclado]

DUDE!!!! BEEN waiting 4 years!!!

[@seanoglynch2405]

I've heard that John Paul Jones recorded this in one take as it was a common jam section of their live shows that they frequently played before it was ever recorded.

[@rap2xtrooper878]

He probably was pressured to record it in as little takes as possible too - Led Zeppelin II was recorded while the band was on tour in the US, with the tapes being recorded and produced during the band's free time in various scattered studios all over America. JPJ probably just went to the studio one day, perhaps after playing a 2 or 3 hour concert the night before, and just casually laid down this track without thinking too much about it.

[@jamesmotlagh1833]

First of all, this tutorial was masterfully done! How do you even begin to transcribe such a complicated piece? Bravo! Secondly, ever since the first time I heard the Lemon Song, I always gravitated to hearing only the bass line which was so complex and yet mesmerizing. I almost forgot the rest of the instruments (unbelievable solo by Page). How did Jonesy ever come up with this? It's pure genius! I can listed to it over and over all day every day and not get tired.

[@Mark-en2mt]

LOVE JPJ, but pretty sure he 'came up with' Lemon Song' listening to Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor"

[@lhcunha1]

this is the most freaking awesome bass line off all rock history. holly molly

[@alanlangley7246]

145 blues line

[@lucianogoyenechea8704]

@@alanlangley7246 yep, the harmony is simple, but the arrengement...god level

[@opiniondude1]

Best bass song ever from the best rock album ever!

[@NelsonMontana1234]

That's quite the committment to learn this note for note since there isn't a single repeated measure. And you nailed it. Clean. Well done sir. You have some of the best play alongs and transcriptions on KZbin. Having tab AND bass clef would be nice but I won't squawk. You've earned your "like."

[@montecook5260]

A lot more difficult than you would think when just listening to the song,love it.

[@bryancorts5389]

Seems like like you gotta feel that baby to get it right. Whoever invented this song put a lot of damn heart and soul in that bass for this song!

[@Rami-ov7hm]

I've been waiting for this video FOR SO LONG

[@jtflypegasus]

wow...i never realized JPJ is/was that good until I witnessed your cover of the Lemon Song perfectly. simply wow.

[@hofitpeer175]

One of the craziest songs ever written, truly amazing.

[@thomasdastillung4097]

Prolly one of the hardest songs of your Channel ... Hard hard one

[@Stiglr]

I like that you use open strings in your playing. In a lot of tabs and "covers", it seems to me the musicians go out of their way to make sure every note is fretted, when the judicious use of an open string can ease playing considerably.

[@theabsolute23]

I think it’s a beginner friendliness thing. Beginners in general don’t use the open strings a ton for fills and whatnot because they’re not usually super aware of the key or which open strings are applicable to the key they’re playing in, so fretted notes feel safer

[@jeanclaude4]

It just shows how incredible of a bass player JPJ is.

[@chadahaagphilosophychannel7329]

The best bass playing I've ever seen

[@starbicycle]

@CoverSolutions I am blown away by your musicianship, technique, your ear its Top Shelf. also really impressed by how versatile (sound wise) the Washburn is. Crazy!!!

[@marshwetland3808]

Love the tone here, yeah.

[@johnfisherman3679]

FINALLY, one of my fav bassline

[@LeRooky]

That lick at 1:23 on Bar 28 is beautiful, but I believe John hits G sharp not G natural. That is the 13th fret on the G string rather than the 12th. Really helps the line sing out with joy that note

[@kevingrant5744]

😂 I hear ya. This was the ding that inspired me to play bass. It’s my gold standard for playing bass in a song while marrying the drums and vocals. It’s a stellar achievement and John Paul Jones is a truly under appreciated musician

[@sephscarpa4541]

Thank you sooo much for taking the time to recreate this and put the tabs, I’ve always wanted to learn this song and never thought I would be able to but now I can play it from start to finish with no problem! Only took me a couple weeks…keep doing what you do! I’m so grateful 🤙🏻❤️

[@KOOLGRAF]

More zeppelin, been waiting for another cover for a while. Thank you for this

[@turdferguson8319]

LETS GOOOOOOOO IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS DAY FOR YEARS

[@dmo6545]

This has to be One of Your GREATEST Covers ❤❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😊😊😊😊😊

[@randomstuff3201]

I've heard this song a million times, but always listening to Jon Lord or Ritchie, but now as an aspiring bassist, I have a whole new appreciation for the song. Thanks for posting this...

[@peterschlotterbeck5639]

If you have heard this song a million times and if you are a bassist you should know that this is not Deep Purple!

[@randomstuff3201]

@@peterschlotterbeck5639 Oops, replied to the wrong song... My bad.

[@RudeX_07]

This is a note for myself for practicing 0:16 Verse 1 1:02 Verse 2 1:33 Solo 1

[@09kfactor]

Thank you! Definitely one of my favorite Zeppelin songs. John is a genius.

[@someguy8737]

could you do a cover of american life by primus?

[@tubadude07]

Subscribe to his patreon.

[@tormentor502]

He doesn’t take requests for free

[@MaoistBanker]

FINALLY

[@andyn9246]

I let out an audible gasp of excitement when I saw the title. Great work man!

[@anthonyglennmollicasr.425]

What a beast! You and John. wow

[@tr6jr]

If there is a better bass blues, I haven't heard it. Incredible

[@georgejungle138]

Money Pink Floyd

[@MrBaraka123]

​@@georgejungle138😂

[@sittingcow]

holy variations, Batman!! KILLED IT

[@rickchyczewski576]

best. bassline. ever.

[@misterleo3514]

YESSSS FINALLY SOME ZEPPELIN

[@ofetheloaf7290]

You are a god thanks for being the best bass player on the site

[@photoscore4967]

This is insane. It sounds awesome. You are awesome!

[@ramonhamm3885]

Great job! Best bassline ever. Go JPP!

[@marklitherland888]

🤘 Excellent! This was the track that made me pick up the bass many years ago. Great to see it in detail played like this. Thanks

[@rossfletcher4362]

That was fantastic mate, thanks for taking the time to show us. And good advice about not learning it by heart haha, it's a big JPJ number.

[@reeceshaffer29]

Can't believe after only playing bass a little less than 6 months, I've gotten pass the fast parts. Albeit I was simplifying it a bit to fit my experience (and to make it a little more tasteful in my opinion) One of my favorite Led Zep songs.

[@marshwetland3808]

Which is it, LZ or tasteful - they were always over the top and I love them for it.

[@reeceshaffer29]

@@marshwetland3808 By tasteful I kinda just really meant I got rid of some of the ghost notes and simplified the part where is just mainly drums and bass. But yeah, it's still Led Zep 🤘

[@spaghettirandall7410]

Thank you! This is probably one of the baselines I’ve wanted to dive into the most! Great playing as always, too 👍

[@RamblinBob]

Oooff, the tab I was using for this song on songsterr is a mess, yours is much better, thank you!

[@LawrenceFerrero]

Wow i watched it 3 times in a row literally

[@ClydeWayneCrewsJr]

This is amazing thank you so much

[@conzalez94]

Outstanding cover. JPJ, Led Zeppelin’s secret weapon!

[@maurograssi8763]

Bravissimo, Grande !!!!!! 👏👏👏

[@hannahwalker7221]

Thank you for keeping me in new bass lines!

[@vini602]

Até que fim foi liberado!!! Valeu cara pelo o teu trabalho!

[@alexandroslekkas8504]

Excellent man!!

[@wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037]

I haven’t had to remember this many fills since Santeria.

[@Hana666555]

Hats off for the balls in trying to pull this off! Not quite JPJ, but a lot better than I could do! Will try though.... maybe (:

[@Bloosee]

Just ridiculous! Bravo.

[@gabrieldotterweich7388]

Love the bass on this song. Thanks, and nice job

[@exosjlover]

Yaaayy thanks!

[@matthewdeyn5530]

killing it

[@rebeccav.3734]

So glad this song is back, maybe now I can finally nail it! Woo hoo!

[@sephscarpa4541]

I just learned it!! Don’t give up 🤙🏻❤️

[@biola61]

Great Job!! Great playing!

[@fredclark6031]

You’re breathtaking

[@sethchrisman1645]

Amazing job!

[@victorvega3893]

Amazing, totally nailed it. Are you using flatwounds?

[@Terry3Gs]

WOW, nice job & was always curious how to play this on bass !! Thank you !!

[@leobouvier854]

Thanks a lot you're the best

[@ravifloresalves]

Oh yesssssss

[@rogertheartfuldodger]

Fantastic.

[@fernandomendoza9372]

Well done Sir.

[@geo4983]

Yesss!!!

[@cujo690]

John Paul Jones will be happy for you sir! Pure and simple zeppelin.

[@jonathanpippin]

Good job! Thanks you.

[@ilearnbass4u780]

When i see what this master show me, looks too easy but oh boy damn hard for real

[@ahmadjunaedy5029]

Wow...! Lemon Song from Led Zeppelin...? Yes I can play this song but in another version from Tablaure in You Tube (if i'am not mistake, in Classic Version). But Right now in 2021 there is The Original version Tablaure from you Sir...! Wow I'am so happy, i will try to play it if i have a spare time. Once a gain Thank you for your Tips about how to play the Original version from you Sir, you are so generous people Sir. O Lalaaa...! I have another Home Work right now. ( I hope some day i have enough Money for buy another guitat Bass may be Yamaha, Squiere, SDGR, or may be Fender or Ricken Backer or Musicman...? Why not...? Because my Guitar Bass in this year still broken. )

[@zhenf6493]

hey man, was wondering if you will do "mercy" by muse someday. great content as always!

[@skidheart]

Waiting

[@tidi1764]

Note for note. ... outstanding job bro..... rock on....

[@boaminikam2]

Phenomenal!

[@SWBaek117]

JPJ is hell of a bassist

[@logang4460]

Any tips on how to memorize this baseline? I have a band and we’re almost finished learning all of the zep II album other than this song and I just can’t figure out how to remember what’s going on

[@Smashies]

Great job! love your channel and could you cover some day SuperConducter by Rush?

[@sambenjamin9636]

This was fucking amazing man! Good shit

[@crunch111]

Please do Damage Case. I'd love to see you cover that song :)

[@exosjlover]

Great cover of a great bassline! Seems difficult to me. 😅 Very good job 👍

[@marcusplier1187]

I played this song for my Berklee audition. Thank you so much for this video! It helped me a lot

[@HakunaMatataaaa]

How'd it turn out?

[@marcusplier1187]

@@HakunaMatataaaa I got accepted 😁

[@HakunaMatataaaa]

@@marcusplier1187 My man! Congrats!

[@jeanettevaldez6418]

Could you do bass and electric guitar hayloft by mother mother

[@samkimble6359]

Can you do Heart of the Sunrise by Yes?

[@mateusbraga5836]

Finally!!!!!

[@uiiiiiiiiiiuuuuuuui]

Thanks

[@julianasoares554]

"All my Love", please!!!!

[@bongoboy502]

Thank you soooooooo much for this a big jpj fan What do the dot above the tab mean like at 0:24

[@FlyinTonite]

It means you play it staccato... or short. Basically if it's an eighth note staccato you're really playing a 16th note followed by a 16th note rest. It's just an easier way of notating it so your bar isn't full or rests.

[@eneagotti5747]

atoms for peace before your very eyes

[@austin9954]

YES

[@musikuntuklangit437]

Good

[@ezomilanesa]

Can u do Golden by Cory Wong?

[@deedeeramone8641]

can you cover acdc - safe in new york city please?🙏🙏🙏

[@skalpktz2454]

Great work but i have a question. Can you work tip top song - the return of headhunters band ? Ty