Author: Richard
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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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City of New Orleans — Travis Picking
Travis PickingKey of C4/4 Time “City of New Orleans” was written by Steve Goodman in 1970, and he released it as a single in 1972, but it was also made popular by Arlo Guthrie’s recording in 1972. Guthrie’s version went to #18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and #4 on the US Billboard…
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My Darlin’ Hometown — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of F3/4 Time “My Darlin’ Hometown” is a beautiful little tune from John Prine’s 2005 album, “Fair & Square.” I just did a simple strum in 3/4 time in the key of F.
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Speed of the Sound of Loneliness — Travis Picking
Travis PickingKey of G4/4 Time “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness” is a John Prine classic from the 1986 album “German Afternoons.” It was also released as a single as a duet by Prine and Nanci Griffith on her album “Other Voices, Other Rooms” in 1993. The chord progression is about as simple as it…
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Annie’s Song — Fingerstyle
“Annie’s Song” is a love song by John Denver, released in 1974 on his album Back Home Again. Written for his then-wife Annie Martell, the song is a heartfelt expression of deep love and admiration. Denver famously wrote it in just ten minutes while riding a ski lift in Aspen, Colorado. The lyrics compare his…
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