Description
The Only Official Guitar Transcription of “Only Human”
When a song moves the way “Only Human” moves, the guitar parts deserve to be documented correctly. This is the only authorized transcription of Jody Whitesides’ “Only Human,” sourced from the original, not reconstructed by ear from a recording and posted to a community tab site.
If you have tried to learn a song from an online tab and felt something was off, the rhythm sitting wrong or a chord shape that almost fits, you already know why official transcriptions exist. This document was built to reflect what is actually in the song, not a reasonable approximation of it.
What You Are Getting
- Guitar TAB for all rhythm and lead parts
- Standard notation throughout
- Song-accurate rhythm, phrasing, and articulation
- Clean, readable PDF layout built for screen and print
- Complete song from intro to outro
- Instant digital delivery after purchase
No scans. No approximations. No community edits.
The Song Itself
“Only Human” runs on forward momentum. The guitar is the engine driving that momentum: uptempo, purposeful, with the kind of consistent rhythmic push that pop punk does well when it is played with discipline rather than just speed. The rhythm parts establish the ground and hold it. The lead work cuts through without cluttering the track.
Playing this song well is not about technical difficulty. It is about committing to the feel. The tempo demands that you stay locked in, that your attack is consistent, and that you do not let the energy drop between sections. The song does not leave room for hesitation. That is what makes it worth learning correctly.
Built for Serious Players
This transcription is rated beginner difficulty, which means the techniques are accessible. Accessible does not mean unimportant. Rhythmic accuracy matters here as much as it does in any technically demanding piece. An uptempo pop punk track at this tempo will expose sloppy timing and inconsistent pick attack immediately.
The transcription is written for players who want to understand what they are playing, not just approximate it. The rhythm parts are notated with the precision a driving song like this requires. The lead lines are captured accurately so you know exactly where they sit within the arrangement.
TAB and Standard Notation Together
TAB tells you where to put your fingers. Standard notation tells you how long each note lasts, how phrases are shaped, and where the rhythmic weight falls. For a song built on rhythmic drive, that second layer of information is not optional.
Both formats are included in this PDF because they serve different functions. TAB gets you on the fretboard quickly. Standard notation gives you the full picture of the song’s musical intent. Together they remove the guesswork that comes from using either format alone.
What This Is
This is a permanent, DRM-free PDF of an official Jody Whitesides guitar transcription. Once purchased, it is yours to keep, print, and use without restriction. Buying it directly from this store supports the artist. Learning the parts from an accurate source connects you to the song in a way that streaming alone does not. You are no longer a listener, you are a participant.
Perfect For
- Guitarists learning “Only Human” with accuracy from the start
- Songwriters studying how pop punk arrangements are built
- Guitar teachers looking for official, reliable material
- Fans who want to engage with the music beyond listening
Digital Delivery
After purchase, your PDF downloads immediately. There is nothing to ship and nothing to store beyond the file itself. It opens on any device, phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop, and prints cleanly if you prefer paper in front of you at the instrument.
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