The Misfits' classic single "Halloween" (released in 1981) is a perfect example of the band's essential horror punk sound from the Glenn Danzig era. A Guitar Pro transcription for this track captures its raw, high-energy, and deceptively simple structure. Musically, the song is built upon a foundation of simple, driving power chords played with relentless speed and precision. The transcription will confirm that the song is typically played in Standard Tuning (EADGBe), unlike the later "Helena" which was often played in a lower tuning. The tempo is fast, commonly listed around 216 BPM in some tutorials, reflecting its hardcore punk influence. The primary guitar work is all about the rhythm and aggressive attack rather than complex leads. The track's iconic sound is achieved by rapidly down-stroking these simple chord shapes, often shifting between E5, A5, and C5. The transcription lays out a minimalist structure: a quick intro, verses that maintain a breakneck pace while supporting Danzig's haunting vocal melody, and a powerful, repeated chorus. The main riff, which is essentially the verse and chorus progression, uses a distinct, almost frantic pattern that gives the song its urgent, chaotic energy, perfectly embodying the theme of a crazed night of trick-or-treating and mayhem. It's a textbook example of the original Misfits' genius: taking basic punk rock aggression and injecting it with a unique horror-movie sensibility.