The Merriam-Webster on line dictionary gives one definition of the word “chops” as “the technical facility of a musical performer”. When I hear the term “chops” I can’t help but think of guitarist Jimmy Bryant.
Jimmy Bryant was from Georgia. He was born in 1925 and died of cancer in 1980. During the 1950’s he was active in studio work and made many recordings with pedal steel guitarist Speedy West. Jimmy Bryant and Speedy West were considered to be one the most exciting instrumental duos of that time.
So where this is all leading to is that Jimmy Bryant was a jaw droppingly great guitarist and had chops up the wazoo.
I’ve posted a link to “Little Rock Getaway”. It starts out relaxed and then really kicks in at the 38 sec mark.
Here it is – Little Rock Getaway

For the longest time I thought “Till There Was You” was just another Beatles song. I’m not sure when it was when I learned it was actually a Broadway tune. More specifically it was in “Music Man” and written by Meridith Wilson. “Till There Was You” can also be found in jazz fake books and has been recorded by Sonny Rollins and Peggy Lee.

Here I’ve notated the tune based on the Beatles version. The melody is in standard notation and tablature.

There are two versions – both the same key but different octaves. There are two sets of chord voicings as well.

Here they are –

Till There Was You 1

Till There Was You 2