Category: Country
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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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Hole in the Wall — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of G4/4 Time Alan Jackson has had 35 #1 country hits and has sold over 75 million records. This song is from his album “Who I am” and it’s not one of his top hits, but it’s always been a favorite of mine so here it is. It’s in the key of G in…
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I Love You So Much It Hurts — Fingerstyle
I first heard “I Love You So Much It Hurts” on John Prine’s 1995 album, “Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings” and thought for a long time that he had written it. It was actually written by Floyd Tillman in 1948 and reached as high as #6 on the Folk Best Seller Chart. Later in 1948,…
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Blue Ridge Mountain Girl — Clawhammer
Clawhammer AccompanimentKey of F4/4 Time “Blue Ridge Mountain Girl” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is a song about a man reminiscing about a lost love from the Blue Ridge Mountains. The lyrics tell the story of a woman he left behind, and as he reflects on their time together, he feels regret and longing.…
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Let’s Talk Dirty in Hawaiian — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of C4/4 Time John Prine’s song Let’s Talk Dirty in Hawaiian is a playful, upbeat tune that showcases his unique songwriting style, blending humor and heart. Released in 1976, the song’s lyrics tell the story of a man traveling to Hawaii and finding a romantic connection through the humorous use of the Hawaiian language.…
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Why Me Lord — Strum-Along
Strum-AlongKey of G3/4 Time Kris Kristofferson has written and recorded some incredible songs in his career, but none has been as popular as “Why Me” (or “Why Me Lord”), his country gospel song that hit #1 on the country chart in 1973 and peaked at #16 on the Hot 100 chart, staying on the Hot…
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