Author: Richard
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Somewhere in My Broken Heart — Fingerstyle
“Somewhere in My Broken Heart” is a song co-written and originally recorded by Billy Dean for his 1990 debut album, Young Man. The song is a heartfelt ballad about a man who lets his love go, believing that she will find greater happiness elsewhere, even though it deeply hurts him. He reassures her that, despite…
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Pack Up Your Sorrows — Clawhammer Tablature
“Pack Up Your Sorrows” is a folk song by Richard and Mimi Fariña in the early 1960s. The song is about finding solace in the face of heartache and life’s struggles. It conveys a message of resilience, encouraging listeners to leave their sorrow behind and move forward. The song was popularized by Joan Baez, who,…
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Kiss the World Goodbye — Travis Picking
“Kiss the World Goodbye” is a song written by Kris Kristofferson, featuring his signature storytelling and introspective lyrics. The song expresses the bittersweet emotions of a man who is preparing to leave the world behind, either through death or by making a dramatic life change. It’s a reflection on love, regret, and the finality of…
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Oklahoma Hills — Clawhammer
“Oklahoma Hills” is a song written by Woody Guthrie and his cousin, Jack Guthrie, that celebrates the beauty and spirit of the Oklahoma landscape, and it’s the official folk song for the State of Oklahoma. It expresses a deep connection to the state’s hills and natural surroundings, with the narrator longing to return to these…
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Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy — Strum-Along
Co-written by Buck Owens and Don Rich, this was one of the year’s most popular Christmas songs when it first came out in 1965. It later became a hit for Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley, and has been recorded by many other artists over the years. It’s just 3 simple chords and I recorded it…
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Color of the Blues — Travis Picking
Co-written by George Jones and Lawton Williams, Color of the Blues was a Top 10 country hit by George Jones in 1958. It’s since been recorded by other artists including John Prine and Elvis Costello. I played fingerstyle on the video but a nice slow strum sounds good as well so play it the way…
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I Forgot to Remember to Forget — Strum-Along
Elvis Presley’s recording of I Forgot to Remember to Forget was one of his early hits, recorded on July 11, 1955, at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Written by Stan Kesler and Charlie Feathers, the song was a country ballad that showcased Presley’s ability to blend country and rhythm & blues influences. It was released…
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I Like It Here — Clawhammer
I’ve loved this song since I was a kid in New Jersey in 1962 when we sang it in the auditorium every morning before school started. We sang some other patriotic songs, but this one was everybody’s favorite. I’ve always remembered it but couldn’t find any information on the Internet besides one other YouTube page…
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For the Good Times — Fingerstyle
The song For the Good Times was originally written by Kris Kristofferson and became a major hit for Ray Price in 1970. His version topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100. Other notable artists who had success with the song include: I played the verses fingerstyle and…
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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus — Fingerstyle
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” is a Christian hymn written by Helen H. Lemmel in 1922. The song’s lyrics are based on Isaiah 45:22, which calls people to look to God for salvation. The central message of the hymn encourages believers to focus on Jesus, emphasizing that when they do, worldly troubles will fade in…
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