My recording of Me and Bobby McGee contains straight clawhammer accompaniment. It’s simple and in 4/4 time, so you can pick it or strum it in any way you like.

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“Me and Bobby McGee” by Kris Kristofferson is a classic country-rock song about love, freedom, and loss. The song tells the story of two drifters, the narrator and Bobby McGee, who travel across the country together, experiencing the highs and lows of a carefree life. They share deep companionship and a sense of adventure, but eventually, Bobby leaves, and the narrator is left reminiscing about their time together. The song’s central theme is that freedom and love can be fleeting, with the famous line, “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” The song captures both the joy of the open road and the sorrow of losing someone dear. It was famously covered by Janis Joplin, whose version became a massive hit.