A little question about notation

[Marvin]

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I don't know how well this attachment is going to work, but I'll give a go. It may not be readable.

The last 4 bars, where it says chorus, there are the notes on the stave (which match those on the tab) but above these notes are what I can only describe as 'small notes'.
Although it's probably way beyond what I need to know at the moment, I have a curious mind and need to know what these extra notes may be indicating. I'm that sort of person.

Can anyone help please?

[nottswarwick]

they are the vocal line - see where the words are written, that is the singing tune

[Marvin]

A big thanks, now you've explained it it makes perfect sense.

Cheers

[velvetkevorkian]

Also, if you ever look at orchestral parts, you'll sometimes see other parts used as a cue; for example, if the flute plays a notable figure two bars before you come in, that might be noted in your part to make it easier to follow.