Category: Key of F
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Let It Be Me — Strum-Along
“Let It Be Me” was a big hit from the Everly Brothers in 1959. It was originally a French song published as “Je t’appartiens” in 1955, and the American version was an interpretation of that. Since then, it’s become a standard recorded by countless artists.
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It’s a Crazy World — Travis Picking
“It’s a Crazy World” was written by singer-songwriter Mac McAnally when he was just 16 years old. It wasn’t a huge hit although it did reach #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s been a favorite of mine since I heard Doc Watson’s version on his 1978 album, “Look Away.”
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Green Green Grass of Home — Travis Picking
Curly Putman wrote “Green Green Grass of Home” and it became a big country hit for Porter Wagoner in 1965 and a worldwide hit for Tom Jones in 1966. For this song I used “Travis Picking” fingerstyle accompaniment on the ukulele. Many of my songs use the same technique and it’s simple once you get…
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Love Can Build a Bridge — Strum-Along
Naomi Judd co-wrote “Love Can Build a Bridge” along with Paul Overstreet and John Jarvis in 1990. It became a Top 5 country hit in 1991 for The Judds. I played it in the key of F, which I think is better for a male voice, instead of the key of C.
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You’re My Best Friend — Travis Picking
“You’re My Best Friend” (not to be confused with the Queen song of the same name) was written by Wayland Holyfield and recorded by Don Williams in 1975. It went to #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and was the second of Williams’ seventeen #1 songs. I played it in the key of…
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Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye — Fingerstyle
“Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” was written by John D. Loudermilk in 1960. It became a Top 10 hit in 1967 for The Casinos then was a #1 country hit for Eddy Arnold in 1968. Neal McCoy’s version reached #4 on the country chart in 1996. I played it fingerstyle in 6/8 time in…
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If the Bombs Fall — Strum-Along
“If the Bombs Fall” was written by Larry Norman many years ago for a different war, but it seems more appropriate than ever right now.
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Old Man River — Fingerstyle
The lyrics to “Ol’ Man River” were written by Oscar Hammerstein (with music by Jerome Kern) for the 1927 musical “Show Boat.” The song contrasted the struggles of African-Americans with the constant flow of the Mississippi River. This song was written in 4/4 time and every recording I listened to was in 4/4 time, but…
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