dude! you absolutely nailed it with the percussion on this one. A lot of people go overboard with the percussion when playing fingerstyle nowadays, but I like how you do it in moderation. It makes coming back to your videos a joy
Thanks guys :) Its funny, I was never aware that I had a particularly laid back style until my channel picked up a bit and I started getting lots of comments saying it, but I'm a pretty laid back guy so I guess it makes sense! :)
[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart] Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you I drink too much And that's an issue, but I'm okay Hey, you tell your friends It was nice to meet them But I hope I never see them again [Pre-Chorus: Andrew Taggart] I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car And four years, no calls Now you're lookin' pretty in a hotel bar And I-I-I can't stopNo, I-I-I can't stop [Chorus: Andrew Taggart] So, baby, pull me closer In the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older [Post-Chorus: Andrew Taggart] We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older [Verse 2: Halsey] You look as good as the day I met you I forget just why I left you, I was insane Stay and play that blink-182 song That we beat to death in Tucson, okay [Pre-Chorus: Halsey] I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car And four years, no call Now I'm lookin' pretty in a hotel bar And I-I-I can't stopNo, I-I-I can't stop [Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Halsey] So, baby, pull me closer In the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older [Post-Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Halsey] We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older [Chorus: Andrew Taggart] So, baby, pull me closer In the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stoleF rom your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older [Post-Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Halsey] We ain't ever getting older() We ain't ever getting older() We ain't ever getting older() We ain't ever getting older()()()
Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you I drink too much, and that's an issue, but I'm okay Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them But I hope I never see them again I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car, and Four years, no calls Now you're looking pretty in a hotel bar, and I-I-I can't stop No, I-I-I can't stop So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older You look as good as the day I met you I forget just why I left you, I was insane Stay and play that Blink-182 song That we beat to death in Tucson, okay I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car, and Four years, no call Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar, and I-I-I can't stop No, I-I-I can't stop So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older
You are the best guitarist I have seen on UA-cam, keep up the good work! I am having my first guitar lesson tomorrow and I hope one day I will be as good as you :)
Yesss!! Thank you! I have been obsessed with this song and was hoping you'd do a fingerstyle arrangement. AND YOU DID! thank you! You are awesome as always!
James, where are you and do you give lessons? you spark a creativity in me like the first time I heard Tim Reynolds play with Dave Matthews..Mad props to you!
I know I'm late, but just wanted to say I like your style and technique. It's different from other covers. I can hear more of you, and less than more of them. I can appreciate that.
Awesome cover! I've been practicing a simple version of this song for a couple weeks, but I really enjoy your fingerstyle take on it. Much respect for your skill.
Yeah definitely! Thanks god! It was all thanks to God that he has reached such a high level of guitar mastery and not by his own hard work practice and dedication
"Closer" (feat. Halsey) Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you I drink too much and that's an issue But I'm OK Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them But I hope I never see them Again I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car And four years, no calls Now you're looking pretty in a hotel bar And I, I, I, I, I can't stop No, I, I, I, I, I can't stop So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older You look as good as the day I met you I forget just why I left you, I was insane Stay and play that Blink-182 song That we beat to death in Tucson, OK I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car And four years, no call Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar And I, I, I, I, I can't stop No, I, I, I, I, I can't stop So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older So, baby, pull me closer In the back seat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of that mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older No, we ain't ever getting older
James Bartholomew Wow, you're such an inspiration to every guitar player! I really wish I was as good as you. But it takes so long and since I'm a college student, time is not so easy to come by.. Fingerstyle is the next thing I want to learn. Though, it seems so hard! Looking forward to your next song! :)
I feel like you are to the guitar as I am to piano. Watching your videos inspire me to make similar ones but in my piano style. Sometimes I even play along and pretend I'm collaborating :))
Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you I drank too much and that's an issue but I'm okay Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them But I hope I never see them again I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke down car and Four years, no calls Now you're looking pretty in a hotel bar and I can't stop No, I can't stop So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older You, look as the good as the day I met you I forget just why I left you, I was insane Stay, and play that Blink-182 song That we beat to death in Tuscon, okay I know it breaks your heart I moved to the city in a broke down car and Four years, no calls Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar and I can't stop No, I can't stop So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older) We ain't ever getting older No we ain't ever getting older
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+Winnie Fellem haha thanks!
me too
me too :D
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The percussion you add is so incredible, it really brings a whole different vibe than a pure acoustic version would.
dude! you absolutely nailed it with the percussion on this one. A lot of people go overboard with the percussion when playing fingerstyle nowadays, but I like how you do it in moderation. It makes coming back to your videos a joy
hugjj
So much respect. So much skill. Holy crap.
taking guitar to a whole new level
There's really something about James Bartholomew's way of playing.
So incredibly talented!!
Just hard work :)
That's insulting the works man
Hard work, ain’t no talent.
@@JonathanSantos-gw6hk hard work captures talent. Talent need hard work. Not from birth
Hard work > Talent 💖🔥
Hey dude... I still come here if i want to find a peace after end of the day
Nice ...i go to bloom
James, your chilled out style is honestly the most unique on UA-cam. Never stop doing what you do. I hope to be as good as you one day :)
I agree!
agree, too.
Thanks guys :) Its funny, I was never aware that I had a particularly laid back style until my channel picked up a bit and I started getting lots of comments saying it, but I'm a pretty laid back guy so I guess it makes sense! :)
That's actually a really good point. Perhaps the guitarist's personality reflects in his playing more than we'd expect.
Great playing, I really like how you arranged it on the guitar :)
Oh hey man
Damn James, by far the best cover I've seen so far. Great sound too!
This is literally amazing! Great job man!
Awesome man!!
best arrangement ive ever heard so far
Your guitar skills are amazing!
Great job man!
dba meron karen nito idol
Thanks dude :)
+James Bartholomew hi
[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart]
Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you
I drink too much
And that's an issue, but I'm okay
Hey, you tell your friends
It was nice to meet them
But I hope I never see them again
[Pre-Chorus: Andrew Taggart]
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke-down car
And four years, no calls
Now you're lookin' pretty in a hotel bar
And I-I-I can't stopNo, I-I-I can't stop
[Chorus: Andrew Taggart]
So, baby, pull me closer
In the backseat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
[Post-Chorus: Andrew Taggart]
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
[Verse 2: Halsey]
You look as good as the day I met you
I forget just why I left you, I was insane
Stay and play that blink-182 song
That we beat to death in Tucson, okay
[Pre-Chorus: Halsey]
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke-down car
And four years, no call
Now I'm lookin' pretty in a hotel bar
And I-I-I can't stopNo, I-I-I can't stop
[Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Halsey]
So, baby, pull me closer
In the backseat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
[Post-Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Halsey]
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
[Chorus: Andrew Taggart]
So, baby, pull me closer
In the backseat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stoleF
rom your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
[Post-Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Halsey]
We ain't ever getting older()
We ain't ever getting older()
We ain't ever getting older()
We ain't ever getting older()()()
Definitely a cut above the more popular fingerstyle arrangers, subscribed.
Wow just wow I really like listening like this especially at night 🥹
Simple and pure. Great playing.
Man, congrats, you are so talented, and that song is awesome. Thank you for this acoustic version, now I'm gonna try learn it
I don't think I've ever felt so relaxed in my life. Thank you for sharing this.
You managed to produce a really crisp sound with this one. Great job dude!
Your guitar covers are so clean😍
I'm sure you don't need me to tell you how talented you are, but you are in one word, amazing. Keep up the great work.
xactyly bruh
u have crossed d limit of awesomeness
Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you
I drink too much, and that's an issue, but I'm okay
Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them
But I hope I never see them again
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke-down car, and
Four years, no calls
Now you're looking pretty in a hotel bar, and
I-I-I can't stop
No, I-I-I can't stop
So, baby, pull me closer
In the back seat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of that mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
You look as good as the day I met you
I forget just why I left you, I was insane
Stay and play that Blink-182 song
That we beat to death in Tucson, okay
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke-down car, and
Four years, no call
Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar, and
I-I-I can't stop
No, I-I-I can't stop
So, baby, pull me closer
In the back seat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of that mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
So, baby, pull me closer
In the back seat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of that mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
No, we ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
No, we ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
No, we ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
No, we ain't ever getting older
All the song that you play are so fantastic i love them.
You are the best guitarist I have seen on UA-cam, keep up the good work! I am having my first guitar lesson tomorrow and I hope one day I will be as good as you :)
Hey are u a good guitarist now? :)
speechless. loved it
Beautiful cover as always! Always loved your style
i will never stop loving your covers honestly
Yesss!! Thank you! I have been obsessed with this song and was hoping you'd do a fingerstyle arrangement. AND YOU DID! thank you! You are awesome as always!
Hey James, I don't know if you'll read this but I just wanna say a big "thank you" to u! You're the reason I pick up the guitar everyday. :)
James, where are you and do you give lessons? you spark a creativity in me like the first time I heard Tim Reynolds play with Dave Matthews..Mad props to you!
+DC A I can give lessons via Skype, however currently I'm in my last year at university so don't intend to accept any students at the moment
I can wait lol. I'll practice in the meantime thx :)
@@dca9143 Its been 3 fkn years. Did you go?
@@slendermannnn hahaha that's pretty good, unfortunately never did connect with him.
Lmao this comment😂
Good Job James very good!!! ;D
how could they dislike this cover? damn human.
like you.
Ooooo
iya nih
Homo sapiens are so ungrateful
Jealous! simple...
Dude... The moment u hit those harmonics... 😍😍
The best part...
I know I'm late, but just wanted to say I like your style and technique. It's different from other covers. I can hear more of you, and less than more of them. I can appreciate that.
im super late
@@Tandinwangchuk-l8d crazy late
Awesome cover! I've been practicing a simple version of this song for a couple weeks, but I really enjoy your fingerstyle take on it. Much respect for your skill.
You are such a great musician! I can only imagine to be this good someday. Thanks for the inspiration!
So clean!
you make me study harder haha thank you so much, bro. I will listen all of your songs.
will follow wat u did
I just can tell - Im in love with this song he plays. Its like a love to a woman.
I liked this man!! Great job!!
Best ever cover song by guitar..... Watched many videos ... But fully satisfied with this😍🤩🤩🤩
Wow a million views! Love to see that you're getting that attention! You definitely deserve it :D
+Kathleen Alpurado Thanks Kathleen! Hopefully I can get one of my favourite videos to a million sometime soon :)
@@JamesBartholomewMusic you got bruhh
This is the best cover of this song🙂
Wow!!! amazing ,, what a greatful talent that God has ever gave to him!
Yeah definitely! Thanks god! It was all thanks to God that he has reached such a high level of guitar mastery and not by his own hard work practice and dedication
Hey awesome guitar man can I use your music??
Sir please do the tutorials too...
I want to learn the way you play
Thank you for this beautiful playing!
It's killing bro....🔥🔥💥💥
definitely one is the best guitarists on youtube. Impressive dude !
The best guitar cover ever
Those harmonics are amazing!
hey can you please do tutorial video for this song? :)
This was awesome!!! I can listen to this all day!
Awesome cover!! And congrats on 70k subs!
I agree but *cough, it's now 354k.
When I write this commet, James Bartholomew has 371K. Congrats James! U my Hero!
It's now 407k subs, congrats ^^
And now it's 460k subs, +1
@@thisflyingpotato4227 Now 525k
Bro you're so talented! All your music is awesome, so impressed!
What gauge strings do you use? Great cover btw.
He use 013 string hd light bro
This is simply brilliant! You're exceptionally talented!!
"Closer"
(feat. Halsey)
Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you
I drink too much and that's an issue
But I'm OK
Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them
But I hope I never see them
Again
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke-down car
And four years, no calls
Now you're looking pretty in a hotel bar
And I, I, I, I, I can't stop
No, I, I, I, I, I can't stop
So, baby, pull me closer
In the back seat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of that mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
You look as good as the day I met you
I forget just why I left you,
I was insane
Stay and play that Blink-182 song
That we beat to death in Tucson,
OK
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke-down car
And four years, no call
Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar
And I, I, I, I, I can't stop
No, I, I, I, I, I can't stop
So, baby, pull me closer
In the back seat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of that mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
So, baby, pull me closer
In the back seat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of that mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
No, we ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
No, we ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
No, we ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
No, we ain't ever getting older
Ty
your style is amazing man. love listening to your music.
Is your guitar connected to something? The sound is amazing!
Just recorded with a pair of Rode Nt5 mics :)
James Bartholomew Wow, you're such an inspiration to every guitar player! I really wish I was as good as you. But it takes so long and since I'm a college student, time is not so easy to come by.. Fingerstyle is the next thing I want to learn. Though, it seems so hard! Looking forward to your next song! :)
Alexander Thennov I'm a final year student too ;)
James Bartholomew Haha..! Now I feel even more useless.. Oh well, if you can then I can too! I just have to keep going :)
This is insanely beautiful
you must also upload a tutorial for this😊😊😊😊
This is such a lovely cover I love it You are so talented
i like your new haircut :)
Oh my god this is the most amazing song i have ever heard on an acoustic guitar, i hope that one day i will be this skilled.
Are you skilled enough now?
I stop playing my guitar and start subscribe your channel for waiting your next video
love this cover
Please play Let It Go by James Bay 🙏
done
Awesome bro lesson please
Yours is better then every one I watched every videos of others playing closer urs is grate
Whenever you post something, I know it will be amazing before even hearing it! :) What strings do you use?
3 years late: He ist using Elixir strings, so do I.
That sounds amazing ! You truly did a great job and I'm sure you worked so hard !
When i saw this vid, it makes me want to quit guitar. damn you're awesome! 👍
Did you?
I did not quit lmao haha. I am now currently in a band pursuing guitar life 😅
@@andrewinciong7674 happy to hear that brother
Ok now this is so good and the sound quality tho❤️ feels like in a studio rn
why did you cut your hair??
So long. And it's better :)
yes, it looks better trimmed
Nathan Fang
That's what she said.
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I feel like you are to the guitar as I am to piano. Watching your videos inspire me to make similar ones but in my piano style. Sometimes I even play along and pretend I'm collaborating :))
i loved your old hair dude
+Hafizh Nurhasan I didn't
+James Bartholomew except in this profile picture XD
Hafizh?
Can you do a video of how you mix your covers? It sounds just amazing
what do i need to do to be able to play like this. i have a guitar and know basic chords
+tong haokip there's no magic to learning guitar, you just need to practice the things you want to learn
James Bartholomew yeah men ahh
Thanks bro
sir, you have excelled yourself yet again. this is sublime
👍👍👍
Awokwkwkw musik andalan
That's awesome!😍
u look like austin evans
:(
Your really awesone James.....!!!
sometimes you just wished you could turn your brain into his to know how to play guitar ...
this is not fingerstyle , but this is art
the people who dislike your videos are really saying dis I like
this is the best of closer song ive ever heard!
Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you
I drank too much and that's an issue but I'm okay
Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them
But I hope I never see them again
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke down car and
Four years, no calls
Now you're looking pretty in a hotel bar and
I can't stop
No, I can't stop
So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
You, look as the good as the day I met you
I forget just why I left you, I was insane
Stay, and play that Blink-182 song
That we beat to death in Tuscon, okay
I know it breaks your heart
I moved to the city in a broke down car and
Four years, no calls
Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar and
I can't stop
No, I can't stop
So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
So baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover
That I know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of the mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older)
We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older)
We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older)
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older)
We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older)
We ain't ever getting older (we ain't ever getting older)
We ain't ever getting older
No we ain't ever getting older
You have already inspired a lot of people including me thank you.
can i please use this for my video? x
You are so brilliant. I look forward to every video you post.
Why is his thumb nail long if he doesn't use it?
+Jose Sanchez I can use different amounts on flesh and nail for different sounds, here most of the bass is muted so I use flesh
Cocaine
it's for boogers
+Kris Nunan LMAO
ewwwwwwwwwwwww
i love the added harmonics
didn't you say "with tabs"? that means giving them out for free, not selling them. change the title.
+Simplekudos No, free tabs means free tabs, with tabs means tabs available, just like it has meant that on every video I have made for years.
+James Bartholomew doesn't make sense
+Wisp Warcraft yes, it does make sense
OMG you are a god in the guitar