Category: Folk
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Cripple Creek — Clawhammer Tablature
The traditional song “Cripple Creek” arranged for clawhammer uke. I played several verses of the song with chords and lyrics with a break between most verses. After the song I included tablature for both a simplified arrangement with no slurred notes as well as the break as I played it on the recording. If you’re…
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All I Want Is You — Clawhammer Tablature
I like this quirky song by Barry Louis Polisar, which was featured during the opening credits of the movie Juno. It works great on clawhammer ukulele. After the song, I explain the fairly simple break that I played between most verses, including tablature.
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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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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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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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Spanish Pipedream (Blow Up Your TV) — Strum-Along
Thanks to his quirky lyrics and simple melodies, John Prine is my favorite songwriter. This is one of my favorites. According to a John Prine biographer, Spanish Pipedream is “a hilarious Age of Aquarius anthem, the hippie commune ideal summed up in less than four minutes.” About John Prine John Prine was an American singer-songwriter…
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Illegal Smile — Clawhammer and Fingerstyle
In this John Prine classic, I played the verses clawhammer style (4/4 time) and the chorus fingerstyle (3/4 time). The song has only three chords, but they change quickly, so it might take some work if you’re not used to changing chords quickly. Also, if you’re not comfortable with the clawhammer and/or fingerstyle, it’s okay…
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Wagon Wheel — Strum-Along
I try never to look at other tutorial videos on YouTube before I do my own video to avoid being influenced by how anybody else plays or teaches a song. I followed that same rule of thumb with this song, and after I completed my video, I looked at other ones. Wow! This might be…
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Please Don’t Bury Me — Clawhammer
Please Don’t Bury Me is a song from John Prine’s 1973 album, Sweet Revenge. I played it with clawhammer style backup but you can strum it (4/4 time) if you prefer.
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Long Black Veil — Strum-Along
Long Black Veil was written by Marijohn Wilkin and Danny Dill in 1959 and recorded by country singer Lefty Frizzell. After it was written, Dill called it an “instant folksong.” Lefty’s record reached #6 on the country charts. Still, over the years, it has become even more popular, being recorded by hundreds of artists, including…
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