Nirvana - Do Re Mi (Guitar Cover)

The last known composition by Kurt Cobain -- also known as "Dough, Ray and Me" -- was first mentioned in a 1994 Rolling Stone interview with Courtney Love, although it didn't surface for another decade. Love's commentary on the song is cryptic, but it may explain the line that sounds like "if I may, cold as ice": "I had asked him after Rome" -- where Cobain overdosed and fell into a coma a month before his suicide -- "to freeze his sperm. So there's this whole thing about freezing your uterus." The song has only been heard as Kurt's acoustic home recording as "Do Re Mi," its title borrowed from the Sound of Music song about the musical scale (note that Kurt plays a descending scale after the chorus).
Tuning: Detune the guitar 3/4 of a tone down. (-15 on guitar tuna app)
Equipment used: Stella Harmony 1967 guitar
Lyrics: And if I may
And if I might
Lay me down weeping
And if I say, what is life?
I might be dreaming
If I may, what is right?
Summertime, see me yield
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Those years in his body
A phrase from his pocket
In chains from the no-end, lifelong dream
[Chorus]
Re mi
Re mi
Well, do re mi
Do re mi
[Verse 2]
If I may
And if I might
Wake me up and see me
If I do, and if I lie
Find me out, to see me
And if I'm made, cold as ice
I may have to see me heal
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Raised in his own care
Erased from this moment
The change from his socket
That I may need...
[Chorus]
Re mi
Re mi
Well, do re mi
Do re mi
Do re mi
Do re mi
[Bridge]
Wish me good
And wish me life
Find me out, to see me
In your way
Just be quiet
Follow pain and be me
Yell or wail and if I sigh
Stake me out the TV
And if I may
And if I might
Got a gun
To bleed me..
[Pre-Chorus 3]
Crazed in this gossip
Erased from his woman
And chains from his knowing
In my tea....
[Outro]
Re Mi
Re Mi
Re Mi
Do Re Mi
Do Re Mi
Do Re Mi
Do Re Mi
Do Re Mi...
Nirvana Do Re Mi Guitar Cover
#Nirvana #Doremi #KurtCobain

[@YUKKON-ul4hn]

Most Underrated song nirvana song

[@Raikku]

Not most but very very underated

[@rive3051]

its kurts song not a nirvana song

[@rhuttonaa247]

I wouldn't call it a Nirvana song

[@sas_quat]

This songs seems to be a goodbye than a song

[@lucasboyd5876]

I know

[@ucopiedyibo1959]

Man this shows that another nirvana album would’ve been so good

[@Tomnedreb]

Kurt Cobain acoustic solo album...

[@awareaxu]

yea but nowadays the hype would not probably be the same as then, same happened to green day

[@Anzac1]

@@Tomnedreb yes it was

[@BIGV-j4r]

@@Tomnedrebprobably makes me feel that I can do the same

[@sackitch2784]

This song is so beautiful and happy, yet so, so so depressing. When you listen to it, you just want to smile. But when you realize it was *THE LAST* thing Kurt ever recording before his death in ‘94, it makes you want to cry. Cry hard.

[@WatermelonSharky]

The guitar is happy but his vocals are kinda giving sad

[@tmarenco4241]

bro is too bizzarre read this deep comment with a roblox pp

[@sackitch2784]

dont let them know your next move cuzzo@@tmarenco4241

[@Matiastolentino69]

I even find it "angry" or frustrated feelings in some parts

[@garywinthorpe8940]

This song is so sad and beautiful at the same time

[@Tomnedreb]

The last known composition by Kurt Cobain -- also known as "Dough, Ray and Me" -- was first mentioned in a 1994 Rolling Stone interview with Courtney Love, although it didn't surface for another decade. Love's commentary on the song is cryptic, but it may explain the line that sounds like "if I may, cold as ice": "I had asked him after Rome" -- where Cobain overdosed and fell into a coma a month before his suicide -- "to freeze his sperm. So there's this whole thing about freezing your uterus." The song has only been heard as Kurt's acoustic home recording as "Do Re Mi," its title borrowed from the Sound of Music song about the musical scale (note that Kurt plays a descending scale after the chorus). Tuning: Detune the guitar 3/4 of a tone down. (-15 on guitar tuna app) Equipment used: Stella Harmony 1967 guitar Lyrics: And if I may And if I might Lay me down weeping And if I say, what is life? I might be dreaming If I may, what is right? Summertime, see me yield [Pre-Chorus 1] Those years in his body A phrase from his pocket In chains from the no-end, lifelong dream [Chorus] Re mi Re mi Well, do re mi Do re mi [Verse 2] If I may And if I might Wake me up and see me If I do, and if I lie Find me out, to see me And if I'm made, cold as ice I may have to see me heal [Pre-Chorus 2] Raised in his own care Erased from this moment The change from his socket That I may need... [Chorus] Re mi Re mi Well, do re mi Do re mi Do re mi Do re mi [Bridge] Wish me good And wish me life Find me out, to see me In your way Just be quiet Follow pain and be me Yell or wail and if I sigh Stake me out the TV And if I may And if I might Got a gun To bleed me.. [Pre-Chorus 3] Crazed in this gossip Erased from his woman And chains from his knowing In my tea.... [Outro] Re Mi Re Mi Re Mi Do Re Mi Do Re Mi Do Re Mi Do Re Mi Do Re Mi...

[@mrggulli6781]

my second first nirvana song i learned on acoustic guitar

[@daniellevitoriaa840]

Way many mistakes on those lyrics, but ok

[@x7cxo]

Daniela Victoria it isnt sure which lyrics are correct lol

[@arlonwendel2777]

Dont rape me...

[@sebastiantabraj2005]

@@daniellevitoriaa840There is not official lyrics

[@zlymaciek]

One of my favourites... It would have been a great opening for next album... Only by his guitar playing you can hear how he wanted to match drums etc., sick (in a good way).

[@hunterx4112]

Hi

[@wieszak18]

Kompletnie się nie spodziewałem, że napotkam tutaj jakiegoś youtubera, (tymbardziej ciebie) lubiącego słuchać starych nagrań cobaina.

[@bentherman1104]

Despite most nirvanas and cobains songs having relatively simple structure they we're able to elicit such profound emotions, which proves that a song doesn't have to be complex.

[@ravenswood118]

Good songs usually aren't complex, tbh.

[@eva_sinsame]

Я как самоучка смотрю сейчас это видео и вообще не понимаю как мне это сыграть...

[@e_shoemaker]

It was Kurt’s voice and just the way he was able to communicate emotions and angst. No one since him has been able to do it that way. My generation will always be listening.

[@lorenzo_paiano_]

My God this song makes me cry😭. This is the last Kurt's song! The story of this song is one of the best Kurt's tales

[@yrindra]

You even did that 0:34 part like the original song! Love it

[@Sliver90]

Bener lu bro!

[@wasabii.3273]

@@Sliver90jirrttt ktmu org indo cuy

[@jamesdevine02]

God, I'm so frustrated that there was never a complete studio version of this. A definite favourite of mine and so sad that it will never be fully realised by the original band members. That said, the amateur recording does kind of fit the song well and adds to the somewhat eerie and mournful atmosphere.

[@chadintal5352]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnKTkmeImcSHg7M

[@chadintal5352]

Try this band mock up. Sure sounds great

[@jamesdevine02]

@@chadintal5352 ah yeah I'm familiar with that one, it's really well done. Downloaded it a while ago :)

[@KaykyStiliano]

This Stella upgraded video makes more sense, The Stella makes the sound perfect for Nirvana songs Thanks Tom! (Ohh thanks for putting the tuna app tuning , you could put it on all videos, thanks again)

[@syd_barrett_lmfao]

This song is so awesome. You covered it so well!

[@Kittensandpuppies123]

One of the greatest of Kurt's tunes! Thank you covering it again, Tom!

[@Tomnedreb]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrpotato4478]

Hey! you're finally back! I really missed your covers. Stay safe!

[@Tomnedreb]

Thank you! You too!

[@bubbasawyerr]

Nirvana's next album was supposed to be more acoustic from what I've heard. This would've been one hell of a song to be on the album if it was added.

[@yigit_kc]

you made my day mann

[@Tomnedreb]

Thanks man!

[@yigit_kc]

@@Tomnedreb btw thx for putting GuitarTuna app information man it really helped me u can put that info to your all videos too man that would be great thanks anyway stay safe man we love you

[@Redley95]

One of the most sentimental songs that i heard

[@peppapla3444]

This song gives me chills every time I listen to it. Reminds me of someone.

[@jakubjedrasik4326]

Thank You so much for this cover. I absolutely love this song - all the emotion, the feelings, the ambiguity of the lyrics... and the cover is great, as always!

[@adrianmj7256]

Best song of Kurt Cobain.

[@brendanorlove6446]

geez 🤯 that was a perfect cover!

[@KarimTheilgaard]

I absolutely love this song and the lyrics. It’s also heartbreaking in that it gives a very strong indication of the direction of new material that was never to be and how great it would have been. There are some great vocal covers of this song out too. Great work my friend!

[@kaioambrosini8053]

Great Cover , greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@luketheduke02]

You're doing a great job keeping those awesome tunes alive, good job.

[@feedmelenny1587]

Man I love all your covers! They're all like homages to one of the greatest bands in rock history! 🤟

[@jayceeguitar]

this song is honestly so underrated and it’s amazing but makes me sad :(

[@pollyscracker9850]

Another great cover! I also appreciate you putting the GuitarTuna tuning in the description:)

[@jackmehoff2420]

I just learned drain you. As I’m playing it, I keep thinking how I hear do re mi. After watching you play, know I know why

[@ilyaborodulin5301]

Few weeks ago started to learn this song, and now you upload a new cover, cool) Awesome. As always.

[@Jojos25]

This is the most depressing song I've ever heard, I always avoid listening to it. I didn't know it was Kurt's last known composition.

[@lonkevych94]

well, good thing there are plenty of "happy" songs for you out there

[@carcar54]

Love what you do man

[@Gustavo-ye5hb]

Incredible work, and an incredible Nirvana song

[@nwuz]

Yeeeeessss! Great cover as always. You have really inspired me to play guitar and through a rough times man. Love your vids!!!!!!

[@phinth0m]

Imagine an electric version of this!

[@rickynickybillywilly3687]

Holy shit yes, they should've did this at Paramount 1991 and Reading 1992!

[@jamesdevine02]

@@rickynickybillywilly3687 the song didn't exist then as it was written around early 1994 but definitely would have been amazing haha

[@Outzid3r]

It's not kurt voice, but you may enjoy it anyways kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHOqi3mLgZKHbaM&ab_channel=retrobiff7

[@ЯнаВолкова-щ8г]

Hey. I am your subscriber from Russia. I really like your covers, you skillfully own a guitar, and it's nice to see that you what you do. When you wath your video, your mood immediately rises. Thanks for trying for us. Nirvana will always live, and you help to refresh the memories of this wonderfol group. Thank you♥

[@Tomnedreb]

Hey, thanks!

[@jakepersay6001]

beautiful cover.keep it up you re amazing!and we thank you for sharing with us

[@ivanamido.5113]

I hope the version with Pat and Eric surfaces someday. You did it great!

[@robstaley8955]

Great cover, bro 👍😎

[@hoboarlo]

The new upload sounds better than the old upload, keep rockin and stay safe.

[@rosegateave.]

love it! will you ever do a gear tour and how you get your sound video?

[@Tomnedreb]

Yes, soon

[@chanceishikawa1699]

Amazing work thank you

[@leerazdwil6486]

Very sad song🥺

[@GuilhermeGamerPT]

Best Nirvana cover and best music of nirvana, dude I have a ask, what the most important thing that I have learn on the guitar to be good at playing Nirvana songs? (Sorry for the bad English)

[@Tomnedreb]

Power chords

[@GuilhermeGamerPT]

@@Tomnedreb thank you

[@juanmanuelbustamanteveland6729]

Tomm man!!!!! Looking forward to watch "gallons"........ Anyway thanks for these amazing songs!

[@novah4134]

Nice

[@Chazzs]

I was looking forward to this cover

[@jakehayes9231]

Brilliant cover mate 👍

[@eeshsinger]

Great cover tom like alway

[@zXobusterXz]

hey tom! great cover! i have a question. do you think one day you could do some kind of gear rundown? maybe show of some of ur amp settings? stay safe!!

[@Tomnedreb]

Yes, I will. Some have been waiting 8-9 years for that, haha

[@zXobusterXz]

@@Tomnedreb alright!

[@davocastaneda8725]

Deep in my soul.

[@dinacano3693]

This song brought back all my good memories thanks man

[@hasturserbe4775]

I love this Song and played it all along THX Tom for uploading!!!

[@cruzgamma9366]

I love the guitar tuna app suggestions

[@maikol9404]

It's a painful and a beautiful song at my point of view. A great cover as always Greatings from chile :')

[@Adrahhhhh]

Hey Tom, it would be cool if "someday" you can make a video of playing - 1992 Reading - Lithium with the Eb Standard Tuning awesome cover though :)

[@crystalb1435]

Hi I just found your covers and i think you're pretty freaking amazing at guitar Can you please do you know you're right in electric guitar? I love that song and I'm sure you'll nail it, you're covers are amazing I subscribed 💖 keep going you're really amazing

[@Tomnedreb]

Already did that one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGqng4VvpM-gjbc

[@moyalmusic9126]

Ayyy you even got the classic restringed 12 string Stella acoustic

[@kidreviewsmodels460]

My favourite nirvana song!

[@xandy3631]

perfect...

[@endlenemle2553]

Now on Stella nice ;) i love that guitar

[@bonecrasher432]

Самая грустная его песня

[@Tomnedreb]

Sappy sad version is quite sad too..

[@ПочтаКопия]

Да ну нафиг! Привет!

[@coldbanana4785]

самая грустная Pennyroyal tea 1990

[@DontReadIt0]

соглашусь, что самая грустная

[@porta_nao_do_ceu]

This song it's so good

[@luismolano4286]

that is song that always keep in my repertoire of nirvana acoustics songs, but my acoustic guitar is broke :( P.d the acoustic guitar was a spanish guitar

[@Tomnedreb]

Sorry about your guitar..

[@AlexandreUirapuru]

The apex of Kurt's composion brillance

[@Rygan-ts5vb]

loved it!

[@tinodlg3678]

What a beauty of a song..

[@marjfanny]

You're so good ! your videos help me a lot !

[@liliandealmeida7602]

Sad song😭😭

[@tylerskott4903]

Now that was a damn good cover

[@kurdtcobainaguillon]

awesome man, thanks :)

[@rcvaroundtheworld6217]

Genius

[@soyacedo]

great cover man, can you do a video of your settings in the amplifier or can you say it in the description??? pd: kurt would be proud

[@oloovertosayks4167]

Thanks a lot maty.

[@graffProdigy]

My fav song from Nirvana 😎

[@JakeSavich]

Awesome sounds good

[@danieljohnson4562]

I love your covers❤️

[@annesolo3357]

Nice cover

[@yonghokim271]

Great sound with Stella. It really sounds close to Kurt's Do Re Mi. Great video and be careful of Corona Virus -Your Fan from South Korea

[@christopherhickman3579]

guitar tuna in the description was clutch lol

[@AgentGOP]

Hey Tom, HUGE fan. I have a 12 String H912 Stella on its way!! Would you mind clarifying the strings you have? Specifically what tension they are, and exactly what 5 strings you have on there? Did you (and Kurt?) take the normal 6 string approach and drop the bottom E?

[@Tomnedreb]

Hey! Just normal nylons nothing special. The normal 6 string approach and no idea about the string tension.

[@AgentGOP]

Tomnedreb Stella came and is in amazing condition. Threw 5 nylons on. I just need a new bridge saddle. Thank your for the inspiration!!

[@vinci7039]

Woahh thats cool ahaha thanks for the tuning guide haha

[@Tomnedreb]

Any time!

[@johnnyrocha1836]

Very good

[@FormsTV]

Песня погружает в 60е

[@delivereyes2479]

Had me in tears ... Well love u always Kurt ♾️ 2 ALL. Who have passed b4 their time... Peace Love Empathy -Kurt Cobain♾️🕉️

[@XxStonedImmaculatexX]

Nice. I just bought a 68 Stella 12 string just like this one. In near mint condition! Gonna have my guitar guy set it up with 12’s for now but I’ll replace with nylons later. These vintage guitars were always recommended to be tuned down 1/2 step. Is that how Kurt had his with the nylon strings as well?

[@Tomnedreb]

That's cool, love that guitar! Most of the time he had it tuned down, but on songs like Polly, he used standard tuning.

[@inutero2068]

I agree with the people who think this sounds like a new beginning, and not a goodbye. I feel like it's considered a sad song because it's kurts last, but actually has happy intent. Or maybe I'm over thinking it. None the less, excellent cover with no errors!

[@WatermelonSharky]

the vocals giving me sad vibes

[@Majtchl_yt]

Can you please make a video for the very early breed from montage of heck? It sounds so good to me and I dont know how to play it properly

[@Tomnedreb]

Hehe, yeah but it's like 20 sec at the most..

[@michaellarusso8421]

@@Tomnedreb could u in anyway maybe extend it and ur amazing btw u have rly helped me learn 3 mkntage of heck songs so thank u

[@liamoconnor8811]

Can you do horrified demo????

[@Tomnedreb]

yes!

[@tsr6220]

Great cover 🔥

[@Guilherme-df8yf]

Love buzz live at paramount, Please tom.

[@Tomnedreb]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3jJnH6CqM6IiM0

[@cake6363]

Great cover man

[@axelwiz]

Te salió muy bieen✨

[@saeidmartin8044]

Very good♡♡♡

[@gothfather8741]

If "About A Girl" was Kurt's version of a Beatles styled song, "Do Re Mi" sounds like his version of a Roy Orbison styled song. The melody and even the voice sound similar to Roy.

[@brokencondonin94]

Great cover... ❤

[@ezraterry4219]

Hey I’m a big fan of nirvana and your videos, and I can play most all the nirvana songs on guitar (bass, drums) i would like to know if you get money on KZbin or get copyright claimed. Thanks

[@sundayswapmeet7622]

Could please cover Lithium from the Smart Studio sessions?

[@fijafilms202]

Hey man!! Do you think you could cover Burn my Britches?? :D lmao I basically learn how to play a ton of nirvana songs from just watching you 😅 thank you

[@Tomnedreb]

Yes, I will do that one

[@lansley8621]

Maybe the descending bit would've been done on the cello if they ever did it in the studio idk

[@Tomnedreb]

That would have been good for sure.

[@hoboarlo]

Hey Tomnedreb, have you ever been able to figure out unknown 3 from the Nirvana skidrow demo reharsal, anyways great video your guitar skills are awesome.