Category: Key of F
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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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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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Where I’m Going — Clawhammer
This is a gospel song written by Marijohn Wilkin back in the 1960s. It fits the clawhammer style for the ukulele perfectly but you can strum it normally if you prefer. I recorded it in the key of F and the chord progression is really simple (not even a Bb chord to deal with). Watch…
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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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Take Me Home, Country Roads — Clawhammer
ClawhammerKey of F4/4 Time One of John Denver’s biggest hits, from 1971. I played it clawhammer style in the key of F. That’s a full step down from the key of G, how it’s usually played on guitar, which makes it easier to hit the high notes when you’re singing. For this song the key…
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Can’t Help Falling in Love — Fingerstyle
FingerstyleKey of F6/8 Time One of Elvis Presley’s signature songs, it became a huge hit in 1961 with the Elvis movie, “Blue Hawaii.” It’s in 6/8 time and I did it fingerstyle using the same pattern I’ve used for other 6/8 songs. If you would like the fingerstyle pattern explained, see the detailed explanation at…
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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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Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright — Travis Picking
Travis PickingKey of F4/4 Time “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” by Bob Dylan is a bittersweet folk song about moving on from a failed relationship. The lyrics reflect a mix of resignation, regret, and quiet defiance as the narrator acknowledges that their love is over. Rather than expressing anger, the song conveys a sense…
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