Wise Publications Waits Tom - Little Black Songbook
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Summary of This Book
This volume from the "Little Black Book" collection offers a broad overview of Tom Waits' repertoire in a pocket edition dedicated to voice and guitar. Designed as a true songbook, it features songs arranged for voice with guitar accompaniment using chord symbols and grids, allowing you to play quickly, whether solo, in a duo, or preparing for a performance. Complete lyrics are included, a valuable asset for refining interpretation and capturing the raw, narrative identity characteristic of Waits' writing.
You will find essential titles such as "Downtown Train", "Chocolate Jesus", "Jersey Girl", "Ol'55", "Rain Dogs", and "Way Down In The Hole". An excellent choice to enrich your cover repertoire, practice pick or fingerstyle accompaniment, and explore chord progressions typical of folk, blues, and more cabaret-inspired colors.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Pop | Publication | Sheet music |
| Artist | WAITS TOM | Collection | LITTLE BLACK BOOK |
| Instrumentation | Voice/Guitar | ||
Questions frequently asked
Are the complete lyrics of Tom Waits included?
The complete lyrics are included for the songs in the collection, including “Downtown Train,” “Jersey Girl,” and “Way Down In The Hole.”
Does the Little Black Songbook Tom Waits contain guitar chords?
Each song is presented for singing and guitar using chord symbols and diagrams. This notation allows preparation for strumming or fingerpicking accompaniment. The progressions feature folk, blues, and cabaret colors.
Which well-known titles are included in this songbook?
The repertoire notably features “Chocolate Jesus,” “Ol'55,” “Rain Dogs,” “Downtown Train,” “Jersey Girl,” and “Way Down In The Hole.”
Is this Tom Waits sheet music suitable for singing with guitar?
The indicated instrumentation is voice/guitar. The edition offers arrangements designed for performing the pieces with guitar accompaniment.
Is the collection easy to carry for rehearsals?
From the Little Black Book series, this work is presented in a pocket-sized edition.



