🎸 Take Me Home, Country Roads • Easy guitar lesson w/ chords (John Denver)

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In this video I'll teach you how to play the classic John Denver song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" - using easy chords and easy strumming. This is such a classic song, I wanted to make this lesson to enable as many people to play this song as possible... I hope it helps! I'll be teaching it in the key of G, no capo (if you want to play along w/ John Denver's version, use a capo on the 2nd fret or switch to the key of A and use no capo).
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@user-ge1sb2gl1u 6 ай бұрын

Who still watch on 2024

@lynnfielding4942 4 ай бұрын

I'm here

@loveisallabout2536 4 ай бұрын

Me, from Meghalaya, Shillong"Scotland of the East" India

@williammyers6692 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching the same video since 2019

@mafwla 3 ай бұрын

@@williammyers6692u have alredy aged 5😂

@Anitasemp 3 ай бұрын

I'm here!

@sandywieringa4434 Жыл бұрын

This was the first song I learned to play, at the age of 11. To this day, 47 years later, every time I pick up my guitar, it's the first song I play. Thank you for putting this video out so others can learn this wonderful song!

@guy-from-china 11 ай бұрын

YOURE 58!?

@Zboczony_Cukiernik 10 ай бұрын

@@guy-from-chinapeople live to this age like you see:)

@Tecno-zw7om 10 ай бұрын

You sir are a veteran

@sandywieringa4434 9 ай бұрын

@@guy-from-china Congrats on your epic math skills!

@UnaMandagora 2 ай бұрын

For me it was otherside by red hot chilli Peppers. I was 19, I took the guitar for the first time and was practicing every day for 8 hours for next two weeks until I got it right. Now I am 29, barely have time to play guitar but when I do I always play my first song *dedicated* to the guitar. The old guitar that is too big for my hand (and on wich I taught myself to play) is a otherside dedicated My 2nd guitar, cheap plastic one bought online just so the old one could survive a bit longer, is a Delilah dedication. I learned Delilah in honor of my Grandfather, he loved that song

@tuik4617 5 жыл бұрын

In loving memory of _Merlin_ *Kingsman The Golden Circle*

@pitum_lilywhite8377 3 жыл бұрын

@Rosie Bailey-Lyons So am i :(

@grimreaper3831 3 жыл бұрын

True that. I miss him

@likeaboss-zl3bt 3 жыл бұрын

That scene was such a curve ball😂

@fieryphoenix586 3 жыл бұрын

@Rosie Bailey-Lyons I grew up with folk music. I'm unable to sing this song without John Denver's twangy folksy voice.

@dhruvpatki2169 2 жыл бұрын

Still the most relevant comment

@whydidtheballooneatthefox282 4 күн бұрын

Exactly a year ago today, I came to this video in an attempt to learn Guitar. Today I can play complicated chords and songs, we all had to start somewhere. I could never ever learn an instrument that's what I thought but then I found this video and John Denver! Thank you so much

@tp6498 5 жыл бұрын

I really dig this musician's easy going style of teaching. I appreciate how he gets that we beginners want to learn guitar by playing real songs that people actually enjoy hearing. It's too bad that trolls and haters will give videos like this one a thumbs down. I think they're missing the point entirely.

@md.irfan91 Жыл бұрын

@throttleout405 5 жыл бұрын

Chords: G Em C D Chord Progression: G Em D C, G D C G (Pluck E string before all strums) P= pluck P D UDU x2 (2 times per chord) And for 2nd part and chorus 2nd part you switch in the middle of the strum. EX: G---- P D UDU x2 D---- P D UDU P (switch) C---- D UDU x2 G---- P D UDU x2 HOPE THIS HELPED!

@vanhanlee5963 4 жыл бұрын

The C chord can i use the Cadd9, Thanks!

@rickwyant 4 жыл бұрын

Capo the second fret to play in the same key as Denver

@vanhanlee5963 4 жыл бұрын

@@rickwyant thanks

@V21IC 4 жыл бұрын

For alternate bass strumming: Bass note to pluck are B1 - I(Root); B2 - V(alternate bass) Pattern (1 measure of 4 counts) B1-DU B2-DU B1-DU B2-DU Pattern (¹/² measure of 2 beats) B1-DU B2-DU B1 DU

@s.f.anthony136 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind information .

@dianebirtha9036 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I'm "picking" up my acoustic after 15 yrs or so. My dad passed last month and loved John Denver 's music. In honor of those Country Roads taking you home Dad

@mastematt 3 жыл бұрын

Ive been learning to play guitar for six months now, and this lesson is the most helpful breakdown ive seen!! Well done sir!÷

@blindspot3941 3 жыл бұрын

i remember coming here a year ago when i just had my first acoustic guitar, thank u, without ur video, i wouldn't have continue learning guitar

@dharmendrathacker165 4 жыл бұрын

Oh ! David sir, within last 8 to 10 months I watched your this Tutorial on Country roads song so many a time and tried to play it. You have taught it very perfectly and precisely how to strum the Chords for country songs. I like the way you teach and like your voice, too ! I went through other video tutorials on this song, but I liked yours one the most. Thanks for teaching us. God bless you and your family and your team.

@djrap6031 4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@poshaiodurreix6227 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner and this happened to be the first full song that I can play! Thank you so much this tutorial really helped! And I love your website by the way:)

@tonysansom 7 ай бұрын

The root note/full chord thing seems like a good way to practise playing only the required strings for each chord 👍

@lindapots3992 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you chose a John Denver song David. Proud of everything you do! xo

@ikerichidinma2495 Жыл бұрын

playing along with you as a beginner made me so happy. You teach so well. Thank you.

@malindasherman9752 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you teach. I'm a beginner and having trouble with strumming. But after watching several of your videos I am finally getting it down. I was ready to give up , but now I'm motivated to start strumming and picking. Thank you!

@mrkingles2273 3 жыл бұрын

You should become a singer your voice is amazing

@wildalbalass4867 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Perfect timing for me. Many thanks from a beginner. Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@xcherrybombx5352 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. David! I learned how to play and sing by following your easy guitar lesson. You're the best. Stay safe always!

@youngkim5909 5 жыл бұрын

I've been to a lot of guitar tutorial channels on youtube, some put the tabs on the screen, but the chords just don't sound right, or they talk too much. Not much fluff in your videos, chords sound right, zoom on the fingers, tabs on screen, can't ask for much more. You just gained a sub.

@thefirstka3874 3 жыл бұрын

Agree

@renionyt7984 3 жыл бұрын

It should be on the second capo

@itgetter9 Жыл бұрын

This is a gift you've just given to my sister and me - we're both learning guitar at the same time, and this is one of our favorite songs. Thank you, and Happy New Year! 2023

@lutzarndt6225 2 жыл бұрын

Again Lutz from Germany, I should better write in German to describe how excellent this teacher is. Thank you David😃

@phailinamilakong1020 5 жыл бұрын

You are the best guitarist teacher . I m really like the way you teach

@chrislynch81 6 ай бұрын

Am 4 mins 47 seconds through amd the way you explain the strum and bass note as a new guitar player is already blowing my mind. Thank you, no one else has been able to explain it in such a way my brain understands, thank you

@alirezamahernia7878 5 жыл бұрын

the best teacher ever, thank you for such a well explained lessons

@magnumtileinc.5771 6 жыл бұрын

The best guitar lesson I've ever seen !

@casperghost7298 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, I am a beginner guitarist just learning, and WV is my home state and birth place, I can play solos, but I want this to be the very first song I ever learn to play, and you make it seem easy, thank you

@bluestar8589 5 жыл бұрын

Actually subscribed, I don’t want know anything about guitar, I just look at the tabs numbers. This is an incredibly clear and understandable tutorial, thank you!

@hemanthadesilva4580 5 жыл бұрын

The teaching techniques that you apply on are nothing but perfect...!!!I love this particular song so so much! Thank you Sir..!

@evelynpaulino-ip6sr 4 ай бұрын

Thank you soo much for sharing this tutorial for strumming pattern guitar ❤May,the Lord God bless ❣️💐

@stew5506 5 жыл бұрын

I've loved this song for a while, and I'm so happy I found this video. I've learned 2 chords and a song from watching this video. I'm glad you decided to show how to do the chords because I didn't know an F or a D7 but I got the hang of them really quick. When you showed the chart of the chords for the verse, chorus, and bridge, and you showed the strumming patterns, I just picked it up and sang and played it. One of my favorite decisions I've ever made is clicking on this video.

@ControversialFish 4 ай бұрын

There's so many videos that show how to play the chord, but not many that shows how to actually play it to a song, the strumming pattern. Thank you for the complete lesson. You earned a new subscriber.

@j.jarvis7460 5 жыл бұрын

I am a complete newby and I fully understood! This! You’re awesome

@deimos2281 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you from Russia. You make very good videos and that's great. Good luck on KZfaq

@antoninoparlati5142 5 жыл бұрын

Hi I had seen the previous version was already very interesting but this is really great! Really well done with the verses and chorus and chords...and words! I love this song is also really a piece of music history and sometimes you can also show your face.

@jacksdiy1486 5 жыл бұрын

I love that you give us the verse chorus and build up it really helps for writing it down and stuff

@malblodget7979 6 жыл бұрын

Great first song to learn... and sing. I like the light strumming style too.

@dharmendrathacker165 3 жыл бұрын

Today again I watched your this Tutorial as I wished to play Country roads song again. In last nearly 18 months I have gone through your tutorial so many a time but couldn't play it well enough as I found difficulties in transitioning between the chords. But now I have developed it a little bit and therefore I played the song today and had fun. Thnx David sir.

@thomasfrey8561 2 жыл бұрын

Before you play a song - any song just learn to transition smoothly between all the „beginner chords“ meaning Am, E, Em, D, G and if you feel funny, even F, it’ll come to you way easier to learn any given beginner song :) startet with guitar like 4 months ago, but it’s the same as Piano, which I played for a long time :)

@s1bee 8 ай бұрын

Take me home....Wow!😊

@jorgeperez7662 Жыл бұрын

Hi from Madrid (Spain), Amazing and simple way to explain how to play this wonderful song; excellent pedagogy; congrats David

@SnoopyNL 5 жыл бұрын

Love this guy and his style of making tutorials! Showing all the things that matters like chords and strumming patterns is awesome for a beginner like me, thank you! X

@nitrousninja882 6 ай бұрын

Thank you David for showing me how to play this beautiful and much loved song. I will work on it until I have it down perfect. You are a good teacher.

@TheRealGetochi 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial! I wanted to learn this wonderful song on my new 12 String Guitar, but I never found an good tutorial. Thank you for making it simple!

@johnwick79904 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for uploading this video! This helped me so much when I first started guitar. You teach so well.

@ianhodgetts8266 2 жыл бұрын

i like your style. i am currently having lesson at this time, as a new player it is easy fo rme to follow you. i take a leasson every week with a one on one tutur. highley reccomend anyone doing that starting out. i have had up to date 8 30 minute lesson and find these so helpfull. i am over 60 so it does come a little more difficult at times but is geting better each time. everyone i follow i learn that little bit more , now i can add you to my list to watch. thankyou.

@abdulrahmanbinabdullah970 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful amazing voice....(Lumut Malaysia)

@tinaferand3425 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome... Lyrics Almost heaven, West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, growin' like a breeze Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads All my memories gather 'round her Miner's lady, stranger to blue water Dark and dusty, painted on the sky Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye Country roads, take me home To the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama Take me home, country roads I hear her voice in the mornin' hour, she calls me The radio reminds me of my home far away Drivin' down the road, I get a feelin' That I should've been home…

@TheRealScientia 3 жыл бұрын

You are a pro at copy and pasting ;)

@cocoa.exe.2279 5 жыл бұрын

WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN MAMA TAKE ME HOME........ COUNTRY ROADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@bharatbhagwat 6 жыл бұрын

Perfectly Simple Tutorial .... THANKS !!!

@nealwickramasinghe7665 4 жыл бұрын

It's simple...I as a beginner it was easy to play such a popular song...thank you ..!

@mayhtoo3576 2 жыл бұрын

We found you on the country road..luckily..not just song but guitar notes..so beautiful..not only Virginia all over the world we can feel beauty of nature....G DEmC..ok..thanks a lot..blessing

@_masssk_ Жыл бұрын

I have been watching this a hundred times, great guide, thanks!

@lakinduabeysekera2214 2 жыл бұрын

Learned to play this song!can't wait to show this off to my friends, Thank You Very Sir! I Love Your Videos! They Are Amazing

@BernardoMachado 4 жыл бұрын

best video yet fro Country Roads, perfect explanation, i finally get the strumming pattern now!

@ma.blancapatacsil9372 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. This one is my old time favorite.

@markdavis5970 Жыл бұрын

Thank you David.Ive watched a lot of your videos and you're a great teacher..Thanks again.

@keithmogaka-jn1qc Жыл бұрын

Very noble to choose this song

@lelaarneson3147 4 жыл бұрын

Wow - great tutorial! Thank you from a beginner guitarist but accomplished pianist! (Strings are harder than keys I've discovered!)

@goravseth7094 2 жыл бұрын

great video that really makes it easy to pick up, and hes got a great voice too which makes it nice to listen to.

@sindollface Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I’m just learning. I’ve learned The chords now I have to work on switching the chords so there’s not this huge pause in between them lol. Brings back good childhood memories of sitting around fire. Thank again❤

@onnml2954 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Really good for beginners!! ~ Malaysia

@Gamova91 24 күн бұрын

I like to come back and learn, thank you so much. :)

@natalieplaysroblox1787 3 жыл бұрын

0:00 playthrough 1:24 chords 3:10 strumming 5:42 verse, chorus and bridge 7:16 farewell

@ThusithaThanthirige 11 ай бұрын

Great Greetings From Super Extremes- Sri Lanka 💚 💛 ❤ 💙 💜

@mateenkhokhar7802 5 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! thank you for taking the time to make the website and making the youtube channel

@gonnasee1waldkanal339 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You explain and show perfectly. Helps alot.

@ravisaxena9194 4 жыл бұрын

Your style is the best. I follow Bollywood Songs but I will learn guitar from your website.

@irenecerna1340 3 жыл бұрын

WOW 🤩 you really showed me how to play it and I got it all right now I could play the song 🎵 whenever I want

@uteNGameplayS Жыл бұрын

Thank you from Spain, I'm learning to play guitar and this video help me so much!

@davidevans8874 Жыл бұрын

This is a super lesson. You made it very easy to follow. Thanks!

@seamusdoran9851 2 жыл бұрын

First class lesson. Nice and simple to follow. Thank you.

@fabiandaroca 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave! Just purchased the sheet for this song. Just wanted to thank you for all the effort you put into the sheet music and taking the time to make the video's. Really appreciate it, it has been so helpful!!

@georgemason9075 Жыл бұрын

How to purchase?

@peterzubritsky9120 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a precise but easy lesson. Great video!

@benhall1741 3 жыл бұрын

Super awesome lesson, made way more sense than my songbook from the store. Thanks!!!

@arjakevillarockmetal9691 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much brother. Godbless you! 🙏

@nadadudley4544 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed learning this song. Beginner Friendly, just what Ineeded. Thank you.

@TheAedits Жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner guitarist and In all honesty, this is the only guitar tutorial that I could follow along with, it’s so helpful and great for me to be finally understanding strumming patterns and learning more chord shapes. Thank you!

@davidholton9667 Жыл бұрын

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song.

@yngwiemalmsteem7287 Жыл бұрын

Same here

@lezpumabooma4305 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. This is the best way for me to memorize chords.

@me-th7ds 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing :) Godbless you!! Very easy to follow specially for a starter

@douglaslay7487 6 жыл бұрын

I was looking for a new song to learn today and this one popped up so my Sunday will be dedicated to this one. Awesome song by awesome artist and taught by my favorite teacher. I always bump yours to the top of my list if it is a song I know and like (and most are). Thanks for another excellent lesson. Always appreciated.

@songnotes 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks my man! Glad to hear. Hope the videos continue to be of value.

@georgerandall9149 5 жыл бұрын

Spooky dusty Springfield

@shinguy 4 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to find a tutorial for this for ages and I'm so happy you have made one. Well done and thank you, you made my day.

@arts5980 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your easy to follow instructions which has helped me alot to learn to play the guitar

@wajenlongkumer3440 Жыл бұрын

Ik ryt

@LonskiBig 5 жыл бұрын

........yahhh....that's exactly the way I strum it, so it's good to see someone else doing it that way.....It sounds fine.....no reason to get fancier

@judyhoomalamalama 5 жыл бұрын

best guitar instructions on You tube. Thank you so much. You have helped me

@atajanjorayew7409 3 жыл бұрын

I'm playing guitar for a long time but this video was very useful for me thanks man 👍

@bobbygreenhouse6888 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative and easy to understand this guy rocks!

@mayhtoo3576 Жыл бұрын

Cleat teaching..thanksss chords patches are easy to see&learn..smart

@Roy.Joseph 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful lesson. You have a great voice.

@geralynpalacol9295 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT LESSON DAVID!!!!!🙏🎉🎉🎉. THANK YOU🙏 😊

@shl7073 5 жыл бұрын

I love your strumming method. Thank you

@asmkawsar 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the lesson. Love for John Denver ❤

@rachelleblanc4507 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to learn this one. Thanks for the lesson.

@songnotes 6 жыл бұрын

Sure thing - good luck with it!

@kharma777 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for leading with the outcome, then breaking it down. You've earned my subscription (FWIW).

@Adriatic880 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, very heplful.. Thanks with greetings from Croatia🇭🇷 👍👋

@azonsabado 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend , it helps me to sing with my guitar

@dharmendrathacker 8 ай бұрын

Sooooo nice, sooooo basic and beginner-friendly, sooooo thorough Guitar Tutorial ; I like and love the way you have taught, David Sir. Lord Swaminarayan bless you and your family 💕 and your Team so much 🙏👍🙏👍👌🌈🎉...