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Roll Back the Clouds – Folksongs Popular in Ireland

This popular folksong was written by Tralee native, Christie Hennessy. It’s in the key of A (capo on fret 2 for this arrangement). I have another lesson on this song where I concentrate on how...

Help Me Make it through the Night – Popular Classics/Great Sing-alongs

Kris Kristofferson wrote this country classic way back in 1970 – it’s as popular today as ever. A great sing-along with a great chorus. In this lesson we look at the chords and strum...

Swallowtail Jig guitar accompaniment – Irish tunes for guitar

Learn how to accompany the Irish jig, Swallowtail Jig, on guitar. Just 2 chords for this one – Em and D major! We look at alternative chord voicings to enhance your playing...

Right All Right – Irish Ballads and Folksongs

This folksong was recorded by the Dublin City Ramblers, Nathan Carter and the Kings of Connaught among others.The song is in 6/8 time – jig time – and we include part of Morrison’s...

Jig Accompaniment

We look at a strum pattern to accompany the well-known jig, Humours of Glendart. We suggest some different chord voicings in the lesson should you wish to spice up your playing!...

Sunday Morning Coming Down – Popular country sing-alongs

The song Kris Kristofferson said allowed him to stop working for a living! This country classic was a number 1 hit in the country charts for Johnny Cash in 1970. We use a finger-picking pattern to...

In My Father’s House – Irish ballads and folksongs

This nostalgic favourite was written by Kevin Sheeran and has been recorded by The Fureys and Davey Arthur, Johnny Mc Evoy and several other well-known Irish folk singers and folk groups...

Three Little Birds (Don’t Worry about a Thing) – Classic Favourites – Easy Guitar Lessons

This is one of the most popular songs by Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was released as a single in 1980. We actually have two lessons on this wonderfully easy song to play – one where we look...

Banks of the Roses (Oh My Johnny) – Folksongs Popular in Ireland

This traditional folksong was recorded by The Dubliners and Nathan Carter among others, but it’s the recent version by Chasing Abbey that has made the song a big hit. The song has just 4 chords...

Goodnight Irene – Folksongs popular in Ireland

This old American folksong dates from the early 20th century, and has never waned in popularity. It has been recorded by many superstar performers – Frank Sinatra, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards...

Missing You – Irish ballads and folksongs

This great song, written by Jimmy McCarthy, is mainly associated with Christy Moore. The song is in fast 3/4 time – we look at a recommended strumming pattern and include some useful strumming...

Merry Christmas Everybody – Christmas favourites

Hard to believe this Christmas cracker is 50 years old this year. Written by Slade’s Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, the song has been streamed nearly 100 million times on Spotify and generates...