Artist
Roy Orbison
14 songs on Gitaartabs · 13 for beginners
Songs by Roy Orbison
- In DreamsRoy Orbison · Roy OrbisonChordsBeginner
- Only the lonelyRoy Orbison · gitaartabsChordsBeginner
- Pretty womanRoy Orbison · gitaartabsChordsBeginner
- California blueRoy Orbison · janChordsBeginner
- You got itRoy Orbison · www.rawktabs.comChordsBeginner
- LanaRoy Orbison · Orbison/MelsonChordsBeginner
- Running scaredRoy Orbison · gitaartabsChordsBeginner
- Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison ProTab
- It,s OverRoy Orbison · Roy Orbison/Bill DeesChordsBeginner
- She's a Mystery to MeRoy Orbison · Bono/EdgeChordsBeginner
- CryingRoy Orbison · Roy Orbison/Joe MelsonChordsBeginner
- Blue BayouRoy Orbison · Roy Orbison/Joe MelsonChordsBeginner
- LeahRoy Orbison · Roy OrbisonChordsBeginner
- Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)Roy Orbison · Cindy WalkerChordsBeginner
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Biography
Roy Orbison was a pioneer of rockabilly who elevated his voice and guitar playing to an art form. With his signature dark sunglasses and dramatic vocal style, he created a unique sound that transformed rockabilly into something more intense and emotional. You'll find 13 of his songs on Gitaartabs, where you can practice his guitar parts and understand them better.
Orbison built a loyal listening base that values his work to this day. His influence on rockabilly and beyond remains felt in generations of musicians who follow his precision and passion. Pick up a guitar and discover why his chords and arrangements inspire so many musicians.
About the music
On Gitaartabs you'll find 14 songs by Roy Orbison, the rockabilly pioneer whose dramatic vocal style and guitar work shaped the history of the genre. Play classics including Oh, Pretty Woman, Crying, Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream), Blue Bayou and California Blue, and discover how Orbison transformed rockabilly into something more intense and emotional. His guitar parts combine precision with passion, making him an inexhaustible source of inspiration for guitarists wanting to study his style.
The songs on this platform are mainly at beginner level (1 to 2), so you can get started right away with his chords and arrangements. You can choose from ProTabs (interactive play-along), tabs or chords — perfect for getting Orbison's characteristic sound under your fingers. Pick up your guitar and learn why generations of musicians have valued his work to this day.
