E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is a science fiction film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg. E.T. tells the story of Elliott, a boy who befriends an extraterrestrial who is stranded on Earth. Elliott and his siblings help E.T. return to his home planet, while attempting to keep him hidden from the government.

I was 5 when E.T. was released at theaters. It was a massive part of my childhood — and a movie that everyone universally (no pun intended) loved. E.T. recently made a resurgence 37 years later with a heartwarming Thanksgiving Day Xfinity commercial. The classic ‘Flying Theme’ by John Williams is inextricable from the film.

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How to play E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: theme | fingerstyle guitar

I’ve been refining this performance for two weeks. The guitar tab is beautifully written across 3 pages and played straight through without repeats. I took a ton of creative license with my key change and transitions — but I think it formulated into an exquisite guitar piece.

I hope you enjoy playing this. Remember to always phone home.

The guitar tab is available below:

**E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: theme | fingerstyle guitar

The E.T theme is played in standard tuning, with a capo on the 2nd fret.