This is the guitar tab for the Meatloaf/Steinman classic Two Outta Three Aint Bad. It is a note for note transcription of the original.
I'm playing all the instruments, except for the drums, which were played by Joey McNew. I sang the lead vocal, and my wife and I sang all the backing vocals.
And also make sure you head over and check out Joey McNew's page. He is a fabulous Nashville drummer who has worked with many great artists over the years. He is a great friend to me and a wonderful musician.
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Now, when you actually play this song, you're going to want to focus more on the chords, than the tab, meaning, you don't have to play every note on the page exactly. Rhythm guitar is often about feel, and you really shouldn't play rhythm chords too strictly, or they may sound mechanical.
When I differ from the tab, you'll see what I mean. Feel free to improv a bit over the chord. Remember, music is not as much about copying notes, as about copying an overall sound. So, if someone knows the song you're playing, then it doesn't matter whether it's note for note, it will still sound good.
Now, you do want to make sure that you create the correct chords.
You also may notice that the tab doesn't always match the chords, and that is because at times in the song, the piano may be playing an E, while the guitar still stays on A, almost as if it is a sus chord. When this happens, the chord will show E, becuase that is what the majority of the band is playing.
This kind of thing can be done when you have a very large band. For instance, you may have a piano playing a G chord, and then the guitar plays a single F note to make the sound of a G7. So, the piano would play a straight G major chord, yet the guitar is only playing an F note, which is not even in a G Major chord. But when you play both together, you get the sound of a G7 which is a G Major with an added F note.
I guess what I'm trying to say is don't worry about all this technical stuff. Just play the song the way it sounds good to you, and no one will know the difference. Note for note is great, but when it comes to rhythm guitar, no one plays the exact same thing every time.
Remember, music is about expression, so it's nice to add a little or take a little away, depending on what you like.
It doesn't make you a bad player just because you can't play it note for note.
If you understand the progression, key and song, then you are well on your way to being a great musician. Don't let anyone ever tell you different.

This song is dedicated to the genius of Jim Steinman.
His songs will live forever.
It is also dedicated to Michael Lee Aday (Meatloaf), for being one the greatest entertainers of all time.

I love and miss you both so much.

James Richard Steinman: November 1, 1947 - April 19, 2021

(Marvin) Michael Lee Aday (Meatloaf): September 27, 1947 - January 20, 2022


Two Outta Three Aint Bad was written by Jim Steinman and first appeared on the 1977 Meatloaf/Steinman album: Bat Out of Hell.

The Equipment used in this recording is as follows:

Slate ML1 Microphone
The software is Cubase Pro.
The audio interface is an Axe IO
The Bass sound was created with a Sire V7, straight into the Axe.
The Guitars are an Alvarez Jumbo six string acoustic, and a Fender Jazzmaster Electric plugged straight into the Axe.
All vocals were recorded with the Slate ML1
Ozone 9 was used for mastering.
The video, and the recording, were produced by Abraham Myers.
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