All of Me -- Marks & Simons

Introduction

All of Me is a number that was written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons in 1931. The song was an overnight sensation. Within weeks of the song being recorded, Louis Armstrong had a rendition on the charts alongside the original recording. The song was recorded by a number of artists, has been featured in films, and remains widely recognized today.

The current arrangement is for advanced players. The song has a walking bass-line throughout the first two verses, followed by a middle section played with a stride-style bass, most of the song is played in upper positions and requires some rapid position changes. Sure is a lot of fun once you get it down.

Chord Shapes

The chord shapes provided show the forms and positions that are used.

Tab Shot

Hard Spots (technique)

This piece includes a walking bass line in the first variation and a stride bass for the second. If you are new to these styles, strum the chord forms in time with the music until they feel comfortable.

Full Lead Sheet (TABS)