most artists have lawyers for copyright protection, John has his two hands.

"Maybe this mattress will spin on its axis and find me on yours" I can't deal with how good this is.

The only girl I've ever been in love with sent me this around 10 years ago. Said it always made her think of me. She got married last year....and I'm still here, scared she's forgotten about me.

John actually said that this song started off as a guitar practice thing where he actually tried to see how hard of a guitar thing he could play and sing over at the same time.

This used to be my and my boyfriend's song. He loves John and I'm so glad he introduced me to his music. This was the version of song he sent me, it's absolutely beautiful. We used to be in a long distance relationship but things never work out the way they should. So here I am, telling the world how much I love him and miss him because I can't tell him that.

I still find it amazing that sounds like this can be made by just one person and a guitar. So much talent.

He posted this randomly on his blog one night about a year and a half ago and he said it was only going to be up for a short moment. Luckily somebody grabbed it to post. On the blog he mentions the iPhone text in the background and how raw it was. But like I said, it was random. Take it for what it's worth.

That moment when pauses and says “scared you’ll forget about me”. Just augh. Perfectly sums up quite a bit of my life

For the rest of the days that i have on earth, i will never forget this song. What a sound.

"Maybe this mattress will spin on its axis and find me on yours." Come on, who would write a line like that. That is pure artistry and genius.

“Love, is really nothing but a dream that keeps waking me” I cant tell you how incredibly touching that line is. I’ve had dreams of finding the love of my life and when I wake up, it’s a disappointment to come back to reality.

Such a painfully beautiful song

4:33 that chord change is just perfect

Played this at an open mic last night. some woman went "yes", my work was done :)

this song is hard enough play on a technical level, but seriously how could anyone ever play this without just bawling in the middle of it? everyone has that someone they want so bad they'll go back on the things they believe. what a beautiful song.

I think 30 years down the line whatever happens in my life I would probably be back here listening to this version.

Can't decide which version of this song I like more ._. seems like I could listen to both of them all day.

This recording is so incredibly raw and sincere. You can hear the emotion in his voice and in the very essence of his playing. Gorgeous

at :22 listen closely and his phone goes off haha. I think thats really cool that it makes it even more personal

64 people tried to play and sing it.

"Wired and I'm tired Think I'll sleep in my clothes on the floor Maybe this mattress will spin on its axis and find me on yours" Epic songwriting and poetry - trademark of Mayer's genius.

one of the most beautiful songs ever, especially this version

Lyrics: Young and full of running Tell me where is that taking me Just a great figure eight Or a tiny infinity Love is really nothing But a dream that keeps waking me For all of my trying We still end up dying How can it be Dont say a word just come over and lie here with me Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me So young and full of running All the way to the edge of desire Steady my breathing Silently screaming I have to have you now Wired and I'm tired Think I'll sleep in my clothes on the floor And maybe this mattress will spin on its axis and find me on yours Don't say a word just come one and lie here with me Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see I want you bad I'll go back on things I believe There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me Dont say a word just come over and lie here with me Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me

This is a great song to learn because it also acts as a great exercise. On the one hand its a difficult riff to get down since its pretty involved with a few different techniques that go into it. On the other hand it is very good practice to learn this song and sing over because there is so much going on whilst singing. I am still currently working on it, give it a shot though. Very rewarding when you slowly start to get it down. John Mayer, you are one hell of an inspiration for me and I thank you for it!

It's one thing to play this song, it's nearly God-level to sing it at the same time. This song is why people (who aren't teenie-bopper types) have mad respect for John.

that last “I’m scared you’ll forget about me” is haunting

this song is so hearbreaking. I love the acoustic/slow versions rather than the rushed version.

John should really release an unplugged album!

Bieber Easy Medium Hard Super Fuckin Hard John Mayer

As if this song isn't powerful enough. It hurts now even more, because a girl I fell pretty hard for and I parted in November. We used to jam out to this in the car, she was the most beautiful person in the world in that moment.

My sons, gave me my first John Mayer CD for Christmas before they Ghosted Me. I played it over and over until I could sing almost every word. “...for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Amen

You only understand just how difficult this is to play and sing, if you have tried to play guitar or are a guitar player.

My fav song ....so amazing. John Mayer is a genius.

What a beautiful version!!! Sounds better than the CD record!

I just recently found out about John's great song. I always listen to this to adjust my pain. Recently, I left the girl whom I love the most. I hope she does well in her life and has a beautiful life ahead of her. Thank you, John, for this amazing song. Maybe one day I could listen to it happily.

Mayer always has this knack of keeping his studio songs simple, so whenever he does it live or does a different version, its always a different version. And god fucking damn it no one version of any song is a let down.

There's a certain beauty to this version that I just can't explain. It sounds raw and filled with emotions. As a guitarist, I always pay attention to what John is doing on the guitar, and in this version, he changes the arrangements for several parts AND manages to change the singing rhythm/pacing as well. You can see it simply comes naturally to him, in the sense that he's able to do it with ease after so much practice in his life. Guy is a genius.

this song makes me remember what love feels like

if you really think about it the song is a parallel of love and mortality and how they have the same arc. in the same sense falling in love is being reborn and being in love is living and falling out of love is death. the song just so happens to be on the edge of death and the fight to stay alive or rather the fight to stay with the one you love. its definitely his most technical song and one of his most poetic

I remember when I went through a heartbreak and this song especially helped me cope. All his music did, somehow his lyrics always found a way to play as a soundtrack to my life so far. Just a lyrical genius and the guitar...always makes me feel peacefully whole.

2019 still perfection 👍🏻👂🏻👌🏻

0:22 you can hear his iphone beep in the background. what a badass

One of the greatest songs of all time

Damn what that man can do with just his voice and guitar. Love his acoustic stuff.

This song is purely brilliant. As are many of John's songs. I will always call him "The Generational Gap Bridge" b/c I and my teenage daughter connect with his music. John, don't ever stop making music! :)

can't cope! I love this man so much!!!

what a soulful edge of desire version ♡

This is absolute great guitar work and to sing while playing it is just amazing. Listen to it over and over and over again. Thank You!

Young and full of running Tell me where's that taking me? Just a great figure eight or a tiny infinity Love is really nothing But a dream that keeps waking me For all of my trying We still end up dying How can it be? Don't say a word, just come over and lie here with me 'Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me So young and full of running, all the way to the edge of desire Steady my breathing, silently screaming, "I have to have you now" Wired and I'm tired Think I'll sleep in my clothes on the floor Maybe this mattress will spin on its axis and find me on yours Don't say a word, just come over and lie here with me 'Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me Don't say a word, just come over and lie here with me 'Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me Songwriters: John Mayer Edge of Desire lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reach Music Publishing

You can just feel the emotion. So beautiful.

By the time you create a guitar piece like that you've already mastered guitar to a high degree. Respect to John Mayer as a guitar player

wow...just wow....the feel while playing this song......not just playing and interpreting....but transmitting the emotions to the listener....

I've been thinking the same thing recently! I'm 25 and I finally feel like my generation has it's guitar icon.

That last "i'm scared you forget about me".... It breaks my heart everytime

been said many ways in the comments but from dylan to bruce to 1975 to even ray charles, this is one of the best songs ever written.

I love him... I just CAN'T get tired of his voice... It's perfect.

Here I am at 7:09 am on a Monday morning listening to this song with my eyes closed. Screaming internally about a boy who has no idea how much I want him. “I want you so bad I’ll go back on the things I believe”

just blew me away.....he is amazing....loved it...thanks John....

This is probably one of the only songs that make me tear up before the singer starts. Incredible melody and lyrics

His voice is a masterpiece

Too beautiful for words...my favorite song off the Battle Studies album!

This is one of my favorite songs by him. It is my favorite on that album and this version I really like...he is so talented. Love him

this is one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard.

such a depth in his music.. i can listen my hole life.. and it never gets old, it just brings back memories.. im so thankful for this music

This is just fantastic!!!

Oh , this song is just , i dont have words ! Thank You John for helping me through rough times with you beautiful music !

This song makes me believe in true love

This is the most painfully beautifully thing I could ever listen to.

John is such a talented songwriter. The lyrics are so powerful in this song.

Beautiful... brings me back to so many wonderful memories

Get out of my head!!! Eccheccazzo!!! (WTF!!!) Absolutely my favourite song...Thank you!

The acoustic guitar lends itself to this song beautifully! Almost like a whole other song. Nice work JM! I love it❣❣❣

Y después de más de 10 anos.. volvemos para saber que está canción es oro puro... Simplemente una melodía tan profunda.. con un sonido totalmente coherente y una letra tan magnífica.. Simplemente una obra de arte total!.

Most amazing acoustic. I hang onto every word. ♥️♥️♥️

Whenever I feel sad I just listen to this, and it somehow manages to soothe me. Nothing else can.

beautiful. The song is beautiful.

this song is so deep..i can feel the emotion in every word..such an intelligent song..

I love this version so much 😭😭😭

Awesome song. It has something soothing and at the same time incredible pain. It reminds me somehow to Neil Young, don't know why. Thanks for uploading.

greatest love song ever written

John Mayer is a living ledgend. I am one eargasm away from getting a tattoo of him

This is so awesome.

So beautiful :o This is real music .

OH. MY. GOD. So beautiful and full of emotion... What a poet!!

Sick version! Love it

the most beautiful chord progression ive ever heard in my entire life

This song truly captures the passion of love, something so many can relate to

The music on this song is beyond simple and perfect

God when the last chorus hits and he goes into falsetto and the end of the melody just makes me wish it made it into the studio version with multiple voices. And I also love that this is done a half step down in Ab it seems to really suit his voice as he doesn't have to go as high and Ab. This version is truly incredible.

" I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe. There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me" This verse gets me every time. My all time favorite John Mayer song.

I cant believe some people dislike this video. It is a great piece of music and John Mayer himself is a Legend. If you don't like him, then why did you click on this video in the first place?

Aghhhhh!!!!! That was really really nice!!!! Clara!! This was perfect! Your voice is so clean and precise! The harmonies were also really really satisfying! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Saudades meus Amigos!!

So impossible to play; so impossible to stop listening to. This song. 💕

So, so beautiful.

Not only the riffs are beautiful, but also the amazing the lyrics

this version of this song.. it jus makes lyf worth livin.. jus.. pure clarity

A fantastic version!!!

I can listen to John all day long, non stop!

John Mayer sizzles this tune in every way possible. A to Z. I love it. Love him

i have goosebumps. john's amazing=)