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Cabo Wabo by Van Halen - Guitar TAB, Guitar/Vocal Sheet Music (Page 1 of 10)

Cabo Wabo

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By Van Halen Authentic Guitar TAB, Guitar TAB Transcription Pages: 10
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johnajda ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sammy Hagar came up with this term to describe the wobbling walk of bar patrons there who had had a bit too much to drink (and therefore humorously "wobbled" (spelled Wabo by Hagar, to rhyme and simulate the word Cabo) in their walk down the street on their way back home) in the shortened name for a celebrated Mexican resort town of Cabo San Lucas. This is one of my favorite Van Halen songs; it is somewhat challenging to learn and play, due to several fast chord changes throughout the song, but is well worth the effort of learning the song as written. In my opinion, this sheet music is appropriate for late intermediate to advanced players only (for both guitar and keyboard), if you really want to "nail it" instead of stumble through it.

Score Details

This digital sheet music edition of “Cabo Wabo” by Van Halen is an authentic guitar TAB arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony. This edition is 10 pages long. The published key is E minor.

It's marked moderate rock, at about 88 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Guitar 1, Backup Vocals and Guitar 2. Contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Arena Rock on Musicnotes.

There are 2 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. Based on 2 ratings, it averages 5.0 out of 5. From a customer review: “Sammy Hagar came up with this term to describe the wobbling walk of bar patrons there who had had a bit too much to drink (and therefore humorously "wobbled"…”

Arrangement
Guitar TAB
Composers
Edward Van Halen , Sammy Hagar , Michael Anthony , Alex Van Halen
Lyricists
Edward Van Halen , Sammy Hagar , Michael Anthony , Alex Van Halen
Product #
MN0059688
Pages
10 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Guitar 1, Backup Vocals, Guitar 2
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from A4 to F#6
Publisher
Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Date
1988
Tempo
Moderate rock
Metronome
q = 88
Original Published Key
E Minor
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes
Notations
Authentic Guitar TAB, Guitar TAB Transcription

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The authentic guitar TAB edition of “Cabo Wabo” is in E minor. It is currently available in that key only.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the authentic guitar TAB score for “Cabo Wabo” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

What does this authentic guitar TAB arrangement include?

The authentic guitar TAB arrangement of “Cabo Wabo” is written for voice, guitar 1, backup vocals and guitar 2. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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