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Drunken Sailor – Folksongs popular in Ireland

  A 3-in-1 lesson on how to play the old sea shanty, Drunken Sailor. We look at how to play it using simple chords in the open position, how to play the melody and how to play the song using different...

Daydream Believer – Classic Sing-alongs

Written by John Stewart, this song was a huge hit for The Monkees in the late 1960s. With its swinging rhythm and clever chord sequences, it has stood the test of time and is a big party sing-along...

Rose of Avondale – Folksongs popular in Ireland

This popular folksong was a big hit for Paddy Reilly and for Mary Black among others...

The Gambler – great country sing-alongs

One of the most well-known country songs, made famous by Kenny Rogers. Essential for every sing-along!...

Little Old Wine Drinker Me – Great Sing-alongs

This great 3-chord song, first recorded in 1967, was popularised by Dean Martin and has stood the test of time! Listen to the sample audio...

The Rare Ould Times – Popular Irish Folksongs

A simple finger-picking arrangement of the Pete St. John favourite. (Check Lesson 10 for strumming lesson)...

Zombie – Songs popular in Ireland

We look at how to play Zombie by The Cranberries in this lesson. Easy 4 chord song...

All God’s Creatures Have a Place in the Choir – Songs popular in Ireland

Written by Bill Staynes, an American folk singer and song-writer, this song was recorded by Foster and Allen and also by Makem and Clancy among others. Ideal song to play along with and develop your...

Sweet Caroline – Great sing-alongs

 Released as a single by Neil Diamond in1969, it has gone on to be one of the best party sing-alongs ever! Listen to a short audio clip.  ...

Me and Bobby McGee – Popular sing-alongs

I’m using a basic 4/4 finger-picking pattern for this Kris Kristofferson classic. This is a staple country favourite for any good sing-along! Listen to a short sample audio clip...

The Rambles of Spring – Irish Ballads and Folksongs

Lesson 121 in Bundle 2 is the Tommy Makem song The Rambles of Spring. Just 3 chords in this lesson. Listen to a short clip...

The Dutchman – Songs Popular in Ireland

The Dutchman was written by Michael Peter Smith back in 1968. Liam Clancy and Brendan Grace popularised the song in Ireland. This is Lesson 119 in Bundle 2. Listen to the sample audio track...