Category: 4/4 Time
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The Gift — Strum-Along
Some songs touch our hearts, and then some become part of our most cherished memories. Jim Brickman’s The Gift is one such piece—a timeless ballad that has soundtracked love stories, weddings, and quiet moments of gratitude for decades. Released in 1997 as part of Brickman’s album The Gift, this beautiful song, featuring the delicate and…
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One Friend — Strum-Along
“One Friend” by Dan Seals is a heartfelt country ballad about the enduring power of true friendship and love. It hit #1 on the US Country Music chart in 1989. The song expresses deep gratitude for a lifelong companion who has been a constant source of support through life’s ups and downs. With simple yet…
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It’s Now or Never — Strum-Along
“It’s Now or Never” is a romantic ballad recorded by Elvis Presley in 1960. Inspired by the Italian song ‘O Sole Mio, the lyrics convey a passionate plea for love, emphasizing urgency and the fleeting nature of time. The song features a sweeping melody and operatic influences, showcasing Presley’s rich vocal range. It became one…
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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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