Elliott Smith Songbook by Fred Sokolow Acoustic Guitar - Sheet Music

By Fred Sokolow

A fixture on the Portland indie music scene, singer-songwriter Elliott Smith was introduced to the mainstream via his Oscar-nominated song “Miss Misery” from the Good Will Hunting soundtrack. This collection features that song and 17 others, from his first CD, through tracks released after his tragic and untimely death. Includes: Angeles • Clementine • Everything Means Nothing to Me • Pretty (Ugly Before) • Say Yes • Son of Sam • Waltz #2 (XO) • and more, plus a discography and an intro.

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Instrument:
Acoustic Guitar Voice Guitar Tablature
Genres:
Acoustic
Publishers:
Hal Leonard
Series:
Hal Leonard Guitar Recorded Versions
UPC:
884088244750
ISBN:
9781423440130
Format:
Collection / Songbook
Item types:
Physical
Musical forms:
Waltz
Artist:
Fred Sokolow
Arrangers:
Fred Sokolow
Usages:
School and Community
Number of Pages:
82
Size:
9.0x12.0x0.199 inches
Shipping Weight:
0.79 pounds

Guitar/Vocal Guitar

SKU: HL.700701

By Elliott Smith. Arranged by Fred Sokolow. Guitar Recorded Version. Acoustic, Alternative, Folk. Softcover. With guitar tablature. 82 pages. Hal Leonard #700701. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.700701).

ISBN 9781423440130. UPC: 884088244750. 9.0x12.0x0.199 inches.

A fixture on the Portland indie music scene, singer-songwriter Elliott Smith was introduced to the mainstream via his Oscar-nominated song “Miss Misery” from the Good Will Hunting soundtrack. This collection features that song and 17 others, from his first CD, through tracks released after his tragic and untimely death. Includes: Angeles • Clementine • Everything Means Nothing to Me • Pretty (Ugly Before) • Say Yes • Son of Sam • Waltz #2 (XO) • and more, plus a discography and an intro.

About Hal Leonard Guitar Recorded Versions

Guitar Recorded Versions are note-for-note transcriptions of guitar music taken directly off recordings. This series, one of the most popular in print today, features some of the greatest guitar players and groups from blues, rock, and heavy metal. Guitar Recorded Versions are transcribed by the best transcribers in the business. Every book contains notes and tablature.

  • Angeles

  • Ballad Of Big Nothing

  • Between The Bars

  • Bottle Up & Explode

  • Clementine

  • Condor Avenue

  • A Distorted Reality Is Now A Necessity To Be Free

  • Everything Means Nothing To Me

  • I Didn't Understand

  • Memory Lane

  • Miss Misery

  • Needle in the Hay

  • Pretty (Ugly Before)

  • Rose Parade

  • Say Yes

  • Somebody That I Used To Know

  • Son Of Sam

  • Waltz #2 (XO)

  • Ratings + Reviews

    5 Rating

    2 reviews

    Anonymous

    Dec 17, 2025

    Excellent Resource for Developing Guitarists

    This Elliott Smith songbook is a fantastic teaching tool. The 'Guitar Recorded Versions' provide note-for-note transcriptions with clear tablature, making rhythmic and reading practice straightforward for intermediate to advanced students. The engraving quality is top-notch, and having the authentic guitar parts means students can truly learn the artist's unique style. Highly recommend for school and community use.

    Emily R.

    Dec 15, 2025

    Finally Sound Like Elliott!

    As an adult learner, I'm thrilled with this Elliott Smith songbook! The 'Guitar Recorded Versions' truly let me sound like the record, especially on favorites like 'Miss Misery' from Good Will Hunting. The tablature alongside the notation makes the challenging parts achievable with some dedicated weekend practice. It's incredibly rewarding to play these beautiful, melancholic songs.

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    This score is ideal for fans of Elliott Smith, intermediate guitarists/vocalists looking for transcriptions. The Guitar and Vocal arrangement is perfect for performing these beloved songs, allowing musicians to enjoy an official compilation of Elliott Smith's work with standard quality transcription from Hal Leonard, including dedicated guitar and vocal parts.

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