Guitar Logic

51 Bonus - October 2024 - Ain't Nobody's Business

Added 2024-10-28 15:26:12 +0000 UTC

"Ain't Nobody's Business" is a blues classic that has been performed and reinterpreted by many artists since its composition in the early 1920s. Originally credited to Porter Grainger and Everett Robbins, the song expresses a resilient, defiant attitude about personal choices in life and love, declaring that one’s actions are nobody else’s business. The piece became a standard, especially within blues and jazz, with Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Freddie King, Jay McShann, and Eric Clapton each delivering iconic versions.

This is an interesting blues form because it’s not the usual 12-bar blues but a 16-bar blues with a unique chord progression that adds a fresh twist to the classic structure. This cover of "Ain't Nobody's Business" is based mainly on Jay McShann’s version, capturing his soulful interpretation. You can play this arrangement in either fingerstyle or flat-pick style, giving flexibility to suit your playing preference. The tempo is set to a medium or slow pace, allowing for a relaxed, expressive delivery that complements the song's bluesy feel.