Another Amble favourite! This song was chosen as the RTE Choice Song of the Year 2025. There are just 3 chords, with the same chord sequence played throughout. We also look at some melody lines which are repeated throughout the song also.
Written In 1979 by the one and only Van Morrison, this feel-good song is still as popular as ever. The song has 7 chords, all in the open/first position. We look at the strum pattern over 2 bars – there’s a slight change of emphasis in the second bar which adds to the swinging feel […]
Learn how to play the recent big hit from Kingfishr. This great song captures the essence of parish and GAA club allegiance! We have a second short lesson on how to play the intro, with onscreen tabs. You can download these tabs from the Resources section of either lesson.
Learn how to play this great song from the pen of Offalyman, Mundy. We’re using a Drop D tuning to play this song, and we have a capo on fret 5. Have a listen to the short sample audio clip below.
Written by the great Bob Dylan, this classic was released in 1965. The Byrds also released their version of the song in 1965, and this lesson is broadly based on their version. We look at the short intro, and suggest 2 strum patterns to accompany the song. There are only 3 chords and is an […]
Learn how to strum along to this great country song. Written by the great Dolly Parton, Jolene was released in 1973 and went on to become one of the best loved songs in her impressive catalogue. It is a straight-forward song to strum along to,with just three simple chords. We also look at how to […]
One of Oasis’s most popular songs – an essential song to know for any good sing-along! We break down the distinctive strum pattern and look at the chord structures which feature 2 fingers anchored in place for the duration of the song. Practice the strum pattern and you will love playing along with a recording […]