Category: Lyrics Sheets
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Livin’ On Love — Strum-Along
“Livin’ On Love” was a #1 country hit for Alan Jackson in 1994. My version is an easy strum-along with just three chords (C, F, and G).
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Hobo’s Lullaby — Travis Picking
Goebel Reeves wrote and recorded this song in 1936. He set his lyrics to the melody of the Civil War song, “After the Battle Mother.” It has become a standard among the folk music crowd and has been recorded by many including Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Woody Guthrie, and Emmylou Harris among others. I played…
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Moon River — Fingerstyle
The music for “Moon River” was written by Henry Mancini and lyrics by Johnny Mercer for the 1961 movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” It won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and also won the 1962 Grammy Awards for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year. It became the theme song for…
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There is a Time — Clawhammer
“There is a Time” was written by Rodney Dillard and Mitch Jayne and performed by their group, The Dillards, also known as The Darling Family, in the early 1960s on The Andy Griffith Show. The most memorable performance was probably when Charlene Darling (Maggie Peterson) sang it. The Dillards’ version is straight-up bluegrass, but in…
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Lord I Hope This Day is Good — Travis Picking
“Lord I Hope This Day Is Good” was written by Dave Hanner and became a #1 country hit for Don Williams in 1981. This song uses “Travis Picking” fingerstyle accompaniment on the ukulele. Many of my songs use the same technique and it’s simple once you get the hang of it, although it may take…
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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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I Just Called to Say I Love You — Strum-Along
Stevie Wonder’s 1984 song, “I Just Called to Say I Love You” has been his biggest hit single, topping 19 charts worldwide. It won an Academy Award for “Best Original Song” and was also nominated for three Grammy awards (Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Pop Instrumental Performance, and Song of the Year). For my…
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Sweet Baby James — Strum-Along
“Sweet Baby James” was the opening song on James Taylor’s 1970 album of the same name. It was written for the son of his brother Alex, who was named after James, and is a cross between a cowboy song and a lullaby. It has become one of James Taylor’s most popular songs.
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