easy guitar songs

I give an example of some of the many songs that can be played using the same four chords in the same order.

Watch my guitar lesson to learn how to play these four chords: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmChNlDknbM

Watch my other video, “4 Chords, 21 Songs on Guitar” to see me play 21 different songs with these four chords: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzkilz940dw

*Note: A few things may be confusing for those of you who watch my instructional video and try to play these songs, so I will try to ease your confusion.

1) In the instructional video I teach the chords G,D,Em,C, whereas in this video I play C,G,Am,F and use a capo. The songs can be played with either set of chords, but will be in a different key, depending on which you use.

2) If you want to play along with me while watching the video but don’t have a capo, then you can play D#, A#, Cm, G# (sorry, it’s awkward).

3) The order of the chords after “Take On Me” switches from C,G,Am,F (G,D,Em,C) to Am,F,C,G (Em,C,G,D). It is the same order of chords, but I start with the minor chord for the last few songs.

4) Not all of these songs use ONLY these four chords in this order, so I may just be playing a section of the song that does.

5) I don’t have the strumming pattern written down or anything, so if you want to figure it out I just suggest playing along with the video, or try making up your own strumming patterns.

The songs I play in order are:
James Blunt – You’re Beautiful
Five for Fighting – Superman (It’s Not Easy)
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
Fort Minor – Where’d You Go
Maroon 5 – She Will Be Loved
Alicia Keys – No One
Black Eyed Peas – Where is the Love?
Rex Hermogino – Love on the Internet
Mika – Happy Ending
Beatles – Let It Be
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under the Bridge
Michael Jackson – Man in the Mirror
a-ha – Take On Me
T.I. – Whatever You Like
OneRepublic – Apologize
Outlandish – Aicha
Toto – Africa
Eagle Eye Cherry – Save Tonight
Beyonce – If I Were a Boy

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In this lesson we teach beginners all about open chords and tips on changing chords made easy and getting these chords comfortable – you can do it!

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Classic repeating licks using A minor pentatonic scale.
Tab downloads available at http://www.thestringery.com/ Check out “The Sringery” site. Very cool.

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E blues progression. If you would like to make a donation, pdf tabs are available.
Private guitar lessons available @ http://ashburymusichall.com/offerings/private-lessons-with-dave
Check out “The Stringery” site for printable tab of this lesson.
http://www.thestringery.com/category/video-lessons/sawlon/

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Here is an acoustic guitar lesson of Tracy Chapman’s song Fast Car by James from the acoustic covers duo Handsome Alvin.

Intro/Verse Chords:

Cadd9, G; Em7, D

Intro/Verse Strumming:

DU X *U UDU; D X *D UDU (* indicates chord change)

Chorus Chords:

C; G; Em; D
C, Em; D
C, Em; D
C, Em; then back to verse chords

Chorus Strumming:

D DU UDU and DU X *U UDU (for C, Em)

Lyrics:

Intro (0:02)

Verse 1 (0:20)
You got a fast car, I want a ticket to anywhere
Maybe we make a deal, Maybe together we can get somewhere
Any place is better, Starting from zero, got nothing to lose
Maybe we’ll make something, Me myself, I got nothing to prove

Verse 2 (0:48)
You got a fast car, I got a plan to get us out of here
I been working at the convenience store,
Managed to save just a little bit of money
Won’t have to drive too far, Just ‘cross the border and into the city
You and I can both get jobs, And finally see what it means to be living

Verse 3 (1:15)
You see my old man’s got a problem, He live with the bottle, thats the way it is
He says his body’s too old for working, His body’s too young to look like his
My mama went off and left him, she wanted more from life than he could give
I said Somebody’s got to take care of him, So I quit school and that’s what I did

Verse 4 (1:44)
You got a fast car, But is it fast enough so we can fly away?
We gotta make a decision, Leave tonight or live and die this way

Chorus (2:01)
I remember when we were driving, driving in your car,
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk,
City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped ’round my shoulder
And I, had a feeling that I belonged
And I, had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone

Verse 5 (2:32)
You got a fast car, And we go cruising to entertain ourselves
You still ain’t got a job, And work in a market as a checkout girl
I know things will get better, You’ll find work and I’ll get promoted
We’ll move out of the shelter, Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs

Chorus (2:58)
I remember when we were driving, driving in your car,
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk,
City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped ’round my shoulder
And I, had a feeling that I belonged
And I, had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone

Verse 6 (3:29)
You got a fast car, And I got a job that pays all our bills
You stay out drinking late at the bar,
See more your friends than you do your kids
I’d always hoped for better, Thought maybe together you and me would find it
I got no plans I ain’t going nowhere, So take your fast car and keep on driving

Chorus (3:56)
I remember when we were driving, driving in your car,
The speed so fast I felt like I was drunk,
City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped ’round my shoulder
And I, had a feeling that I belonged
And I, had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone

Verse 7 (4:27)
You got a fast car, But is it fast enough so you can fly away?
You gotta make a decision, Leave tonight or live and die this way

Please check out our love cover of this song at:

www.youtube.com/aushandsomealvin

If you would like the chords/tab for this song then send me a private message with an email address or alternatively an email at:

aushandsomealvin@gmail.com

and I can send you a word or pdf file.

Hope This Helps.

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If you want to play the guitar, knowing how to read tabs is a must especially if you want to use GLI. This video will help you learn how to read and understand tablature.

Check out the full lesson on Reading Tabs at: http://www.guitarlessoninsider.com/electric/lesson-03-reading-tabs.html

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http://www.nextlevelguitar.com/pages/videojamtracks/
Click the above link to get three free jam tracks from Next Level Guitar.

In this lesson we teach how to play arpeggios over chord changes for a very different and sophisticated sound. The licks are played over a jam track – be sure and get the free jam tracks and start practicing your licks.

For many more lessons go to our full on instructional website at http://www.nextlevelguitar.com

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In this guitar lesson you will learn how with just 3 chords you can play quite a few easy songs.
Today we are learning 3 major classics: “Blowing in the Wind”, Brown Eyed Girl” & “I’m a Believer”.

If you are struggling with your chords download our Beginner Chords Guide http://rhythmguitarzero2hero.com/learn-guitar-chords/ and subscribe to our Free 4 Weeks Quick Start Guide.

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In this lesson we teach you how to spice up those open or cowboy acoustic chords and really add some spice to your playing. Works with electric guitars also.

Many more lessons at:
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