Author: Richard
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In This Life — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of G4/4 Time “In This Life” was written by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin, and was a #1 country hit for Collin Raye in 1992. Notable cover versions have been recorded by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (Bruddah IZ), Ronan Keating, and the Irish pop band Westlife.
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Bad Moon Rising — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of G4/4 Time John Fogerty wrote this song, which his group Creedence Clearwater Revival performed. It reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969 and sold more than 2 million copies. It was the lead single from the CCR album Green River. CCR played it in the key of D, which is
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Scars in the Hands of Jesus — Fingerstyle
FingerstyleKey of C3/4 Time Marijohn Wilkin wrote a number of hit songs including “Long Black Veil” and Stonewall Jackson’s big hit, “Waterloo,” but later in life she began writing only Christian songs, and in 1975 her song “One Day at a Time,” won a Dove Award as Song of the Year. She recorded several gospel
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Sound of Silence — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of Am4/4 Time Paul Simon wrote this song in 1964 and it became their first #1 hit the week ending January 1, 1966. I played this ukulele strum-along in the key of Am and all of the chords are easy (Am, C, F, and G).
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Can’t Help Falling in Love — Fingerstyle
FingerstyleKey of F6/8 Time One of Elvis Presley’s signature songs, it became a huge hit in 1961 with the Elvis movie, “Blue Hawaii.” It’s in 6/8 time and I did it fingerstyle using the same pattern I’ve used for other 6/8 songs. If you would like the fingerstyle pattern explained, see the detailed explanation at
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Wayfaring Stranger — Travis Picking
Travis PickingKey of Am4/4 Time Wayfaring Stranger is a popular folk song that likely originated in the early 19th century. It’s been recorded by many, including notable versions by Johnny Cash, Rhiannon Giddens, Doc Watson, Emmylou Harris, and Trace Adkins. I played it in the key of Am, with Travis picking fingerstyle accompaniment (alternating thumb).
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Leaving on a Jet Plane — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of G4/4 Time John Denver wrote “Leaving on a Jet Plane” in 1967 when he was a member of the Chad Mitchell Trio. The group recorded it but it wasn’t successful until released two years later by Peter, Paul & Mary, when it went to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it
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Proud Mary — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of G4/4 Time “Proud Mary” is a rock song originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) in 1969 and later made famous by Ike & Tina Turner in their 1971 high-energy cover. The song tells the story of a person who leaves behind their old life working in a city and finds freedom and
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They Call the Wind Mariah — Travis Picking
“They Call the Wind Maria” was written by Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe for their 1951 Broadway musical, Paint Your Wagon. It became a favorite of folksingers in the 1960s and was recorded by The Kingston Trio, The Smothers Brothers, and Doc Watson among others. This song uses “Travis Picking” fingerstyle accompaniment on the
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Back Home Again — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of C4/4 Time John Denver wrote “Back Home Again” in 1974. It reached #1 on the country chart and in 1975 won the Country Music Association’s “Song of the Year” award, with John Denver also being named “Entertainer of the Year” by the CMA.
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