Every 27 Years

[Updated and reposted from 2017.]

Every 27 Years is a hauntingly beautiful composition by composer, Benjamin Wallfisch, that was featured in the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King’s IT. The piece serves as a thematic undercurrent — hinting at the cyclical nature of Pennywise’s return, and the enduring trauma experienced by the Losers’ Club. As a solo piano piece, it sounds like delicate (yet demented) carnival music.

Even when distilled to a single guitar, you can see the sophisticated operating level of Benjamin Wallfisch. His score is a masterclass in horror, and he should have been nominated for an Academy Award in 2017.

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How to play Every 27 Years | fingerstyle guitar

This guitar tab is beautifully written across 3 pages. I recommend Every 27 Years for intermediate to advanced guitar players. It will favor those with a few years of playing experience.

Good luck! The guitar tab is available below:

Every 27 Years is played straight through without repeats.

**Every 27 Years | fingerstyle guitar

This song is played in standard tuning.