Category: Folk
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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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Basic Ukulele — Part 1 — Key of C
Please note, as you play along with these lessons, that the normal tempo versions of the songs that I play after the slow versions are for demonstration purposes, and I don’t expect a beginner to play along with those. Later on, as your playing progresses, then you can come back and play along with those…
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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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