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Transcribed by: Dennis Westlind
Flame repository: dennis.westlind@svet.lu.se
Well, after months of living off the labor of everyone else that has
contributed both here and at Nevada, this is my first shot at
transcribing something. I used my black on white US Strat hooked up to
a cheap Dean Markely practice amp.
Honey Bee by Tom Petty
From the Album: Wildflowers
Intro Riff (same throughout song) Bass plays something similar to
guitar 1 riff.
Guitar 1 (Heavy Buzz)
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B-----------------------------------------
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E--0---3---5p0---8-----5--0---3---5---8---
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B-----------------------------------------
G-----------------------------------------
D-----------------------------------------
A-----------------------------------------
E--0---3---5p0----8-----5--0--3-0---5-----
Guitar 2 (Some distortion)
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D--2---5---7-----10----7-2---5---7---10---
A--2---5---7-----10----7-2---5---7---10---
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B-----------------------------------------
G-----------------------------------------
D--2---5---7-----10----7-2---5-2---7------
A--2---5---7-----10----7-2---5-2---7------
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Repeat 2x
(A)
Come on now, give me some sugar
Give me some sugar, little honey bee
DonÕt be afraid, not gonna hurt you
I wouldnÕt hurt my little honey bee
(A)
DonÕt say a word, Ôbout what weÕre doinÕ
DonÕt say nothinÕ little honey bee
DonÕt tell your momma, donÕt tell your sister
DonÕt tell your boyfriend, little honey bee
Chorus
(A) (C)
She like to call me king bee
(D)
She like to buzz Ôround my tree
(F)
I call her honey bee
(A) (C)
IÕm a man in a trance
(D)
IÕm a boy in short pants
(F)
When I see my honey bee
(F7)
and IÕve got something to say
(repeat intro 4x, guitar solo)
(A)
Look here now, peace in the valley
Peace in the valley with my honey bee
DonÕt say a word, Ôbout what weÕre doinÕ
DonÕt say nothinÕ little honey bee
Chorus
(A) (C)
She give me her monkey hand
(D)
And a Rambler sedan
(F)
IÕm the king of Milwaukee
(A) (C)
Her juju beads are so nice
(D)
She kissed my third cousin twice
(F)
IÕm the king of Pomona
(F7)
And IÕve got something to say
repeat riff to fade
That should do it. If anyone has the gumption to transcribe the solo, I
would appreciate a copy.
Dennis Westlind
Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques
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Ryan Sutherland Rhythm Player |
#1 by Ryan Sutherland at Oct 5, 2007 at 9:40 PM EST |
| Well, she is old enough to have a boyfreind and kiss his 3rd cousin twice, so I don't think it's about any sort of abuse. I love the quitar riffs and bassline in this song to death!!! | |
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Dillon Rhythm Player |
#2 by Dillon H. at Oct 7, 2007 at 5:49 AM EST |
| Ya this song makes me think less about a pedophile and more like of a woman who is cheeting on her husband (or boyfriend) with the person singing the song. | |
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sephiroth Average |
#3 by sephiroth at Oct 10, 2007 at 8:16 AM EST |
| i agree with you both. it seems to be characterized by sexual deviance, although we have no way of really knowing. it could be that his "honeybee" was a super rich socialite, of age, but also taken, and he's saying, "keep it on the DL," because even though infidelity isn't as taboo as sexual deviance, it's still socially unacceptable. my question however is about the short pants. and juju beads. but honestly, i don't think we'll ever get to know. obviously this relationship wasn't allowed and so my opinion is, is that he took advantage to bring parts of their relationship public without risking the negative consequences. like, the juju beads and short pants are inside relationship info. | |
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Justin Rhythm Player |
#4 by Justin Lepera at Oct 11, 2007 at 12:46 PM EST |
| Although I love this song, its always kinda given me this creepy vibe like hes talking about getting with someone young that he shouldnt be. None the less, it's a funny song. Any song that can use juju beads and still turn out good is alright in my book. | |
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Chuck Average |
#5 by Chuck Norris at Oct 13, 2007 at 8:33 AM EST |
| i agree i always loved the song but it always reminded me of like a pedophile and he doesnt want the girl to tell anyone (Don't say a word, 'bout what we're doin') that he is molesting her (Don't tell your momma) | |
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