standard tuning; capo 3rd fret
This version of Homeward Bound is based, for the most part, on the live version from Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits album.
original video:
http://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=0PTW61 qD_ys
Billy Joel's She's Always A Woman (close up of left hand). I had two requests for a closer image of my left hand on this song. Original video: http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=STpcUd9QW y4
standard tuning; capo on 2nd fret strings 1-5; string 6 open
This song is from The Guess Who's 1970 album 'American Woman'. The studio version by The Guess Who is in the key of F#; this version is in E.
Learn Simon and Garfunkel's 'The Boxer' harmony; guitar is tuned down a half-step to match the studio version of the song (D# G# C# F# A# D#)
...Or just be Paul Simon and sing the melody along with my harmony!
How to play Simon and Garfunkel's song.
Standard tuning, capo 5th fret
Chord progression:
G C G
Am D C G
Am Bm Am Bm Am C D
G C D G-- Em
final 3 chords (twice):
Am D G
Recorded in my personal studio (aka "my bathroom"). I apologize for the string buzz... my fingers were tired. Music by Vince Guaraldi. Tuning: D A D F# B E
learn Simon and Garfunkel's Sound of Silence harmony part ...or just sing the melody with me and be Art Gunfunkel!
Standard tuning; capo 6th fret
chords: Am G Am F C F C F C Am C G Am
standard tuning; capo 7th fret
I used to play this song years ago and I always considered it a song about a girlfriend. However, after finally paying attention to the lyrics, I realized he is describing a parent ...which makes this a very, very sad song.
somewhat easy-to-learn version of All Star by Smash Mouth on acoustic guitar; I capo the 2nd or 3rd fret to allow an easier bassline.
verse chords: E B F#m A
chorus: E A [then a strange x1212x] A
E D A--
Irish song from the late 18th century. It has been used by various armies including George Armstrong Custer's. Official tune of the US 7th Cavalry Regiment. I first heard it in the movie 'Little Big Man' played prior to the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Bob Keeshan and Mr. Green Jeans (Lumpy Brannum) with the Jimmy Carroll Orchestra on a 45 rpm.
If you're young, you've probably never heard of Captain Kangaroo. If you're old like me, maybe this song will mean something to you.
standard tuning; capo 5th fret
chords:
G C G
Am D C G
Am Bm Am Bm Am C D
G G+C D G--- Em
final three chords: Am D G
original video:
http://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=xsrxcr ZXu2c
Beatles song "You Can't Do That"; I use a capo on the 3rd fret in order to have the G bass note during the verses.
Chords: E7-- A7 E7 B7 A7 E7 B7
bridge: G#7 C#m F#m G#m E
G#7 C#m F#m G#m B7