Category: Country

  • 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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  • Mr. Bojangles — Strum-Along

    “Mr. Bojangles” is a folk and country song written and originally recorded by American singer-songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968. Over the years, it has been covered by numerous artists, with the most famous version recorded by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1970. The song is well-known for its poignant storytelling and melancholic melody,…

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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