PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE (The Smiths) - accessible piece for 2 GUITARS
Intended for classical guitar, though sometimes it gets listed erroneously under electric guitar.
Both parts are supplied in “Notation only� and “Notation + TAB�

Derek Hasted writes This song burst back into my consciousness when it was played as a Viennese Waltz in the BBC TV program “Strictly Come Dancing�.

The ponderous, downbeat, original became light, inspiring, uplifting and very beautiful.

Here’s the version that was on TV - the same key as the original but slightly shorter.

One guitar takes the tune, the other (with the bottom string tuned to D) takes the accompaniment - there is really no seamless way to swap roles partway through, so as well as a concert piece it’s an excellent Student/Teacher duet to teach some rhythms that are unexpected.

I hope you enjoy playing this piece!

This is one of a large and growing range of accessible ensembles from experienced arranger Derek Hasted, and is supplied as full score and parts. Derek's website at www.derek-hasted.co.uk/smp lists all his arrangements by title and by number of instruments, with links to soundclips and sample score.