John Denver "Take Me Home, Country Roads" Guitar Lesson

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  • @swiftlessons
    @swiftlessons  5 років тому +463

    Complete chord sheet at: www.patreon.com/posts/27909797
    Time stamps:
    0:50 - Demonstration
    3:55 - Intro
    5:31 - Verse
    8:37 - Chorus
    10:41 - Bridge
    15:14 - Outro

    • @climber7565
      @climber7565 5 років тому +9

      Hello Rob, Thank you for such a great tutorial. I found your work so inspiring! I loved this one too. - Jonathan.

    • @parbatrai1345
      @parbatrai1345 5 років тому +3

      Please make a guitar lesson of #thank you for being my dad

    • @arianeskandarinezhad8048
      @arianeskandarinezhad8048 5 років тому +2

      It is great as usual .
      Could you please teach The Winner Takes It all by Abba?
      Thanks

    • @petervandapperen9259
      @petervandapperen9259 5 років тому

      Thanks vers good

    • @cages3989
      @cages3989 5 років тому +1

      Better then the original man your great

  • @marfinfath6657
    @marfinfath6657 5 років тому +1505

    Open youtube, and i watch jesus playing guitar and sing Take Me Home, Country Roads. nice voice and guitar

    • @BenGarman
      @BenGarman 5 років тому +28

      this comment just cracked me up at 5am. thanks dude :)

    • @FELPHS7
      @FELPHS7 4 роки тому +7

      Search: "Gustavo Lázaro"

    • @ashgr.5860
      @ashgr.5860 4 роки тому +9

      this comment got my attention

    • @arminius1804
      @arminius1804 4 роки тому +12

      Well of course he has a nice voice and guitar he’s Jesus. He didn’t have to make a deal with the devil like Robert Johnson.

    • @lazarus2770
      @lazarus2770 4 роки тому +8

      Someone say Jesus?

  • @lucasgarrido2784
    @lucasgarrido2784 9 місяців тому +17

    Only person on UA-cam who plays it the right way

    • @PopCreative-y5k
      @PopCreative-y5k 7 місяців тому

      iam from east , and i just want to say " awokwokwokwowko "

  • @denisvaudrey7366
    @denisvaudrey7366 5 років тому +550

    Hi Rob
    this lesson is fantastic.
    I am learning guitar since I am retired (i'm 64) and i really appreciate your lessons.
    if you want to visit Strasbourg in France it would be a pleasure for me to host you.
    thanks to you, I am able to play the great song "wish you were here" by Pink Floyd, it is incridible
    thanks a lot
    Denis from France

  • @nagarajbn4724
    @nagarajbn4724 23 дні тому +2

    Wow , I am 76 years young and started learning at 72. It is so easy for me to learn the way you teach . Lovely voice too. 😊. I don’t know how I missed your channel all these years .

  • @michaelrutledge7145
    @michaelrutledge7145 4 роки тому +107

    I came for cords to the song.. Stayed for the singing lol.
    My dude.. Teach us the ways !

  • @MrCMD2503
    @MrCMD2503 4 роки тому +67

    Finally someone plays this song right

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  4 роки тому +7

      Hey thanks MrCMD2503, I’m so glad you’re enjoying this lesson. Please consider sharing. Many more are on the way. Be well! -Rob

  • @chriseason4008
    @chriseason4008 6 місяців тому +3

    This guy is an absolute legend. Self taught for 20+ years, but a month following his videos had made so much difference to my playing. His on the road again lesson is pure gold, should be an award for that.

  • @samchayton1417
    @samchayton1417 5 років тому +301

    You should record only song and release an EP, I swear I'd buy it! Beautiful voice!

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  5 років тому +50

      Thanks Sam, I’m working on putting together some sessions. I’ll put some new stuff out soon! Thanks for the encouragement. -Rob

    • @dominikmarkov7052
      @dominikmarkov7052 3 роки тому

      Add a little singing lesson to it please rob

  • @rosemarylee1562
    @rosemarylee1562 4 роки тому +13

    Very touchy song. It makes me shed tears just to hear every word of it. I am a long lost daughter for 52 years, finally found my Dad who lives his whole life in West Virginia. That's why hearing this song, I can't stop getting emotional. Yeah, " Take me home, West Virginia".

    • @joeblough261
      @joeblough261 5 місяців тому

      Tell us more of your story!

  • @avecprayer
    @avecprayer 5 років тому +438

    98 dislikes are just being jealous of the beautiful vocal performance

  • @slatebook2384
    @slatebook2384 Рік тому +4

    The most simple, comprehensive and sharp tutorial for this song on YT. Chords, melody and rythm , everything is covered with a little misty taste of woodshine, blowing like a breeze. Thank you, you rule !

  • @samtoubodjona332
    @samtoubodjona332 4 роки тому +29

    Seriously I just cannot concentrate on my own singing when I have your cover in my head. WHY ARE YOU SO GOOD 😭😭
    A like from me, no doubt

    • @kenz2756
      @kenz2756 4 роки тому +3

      Maybe because he's had serious vocal lessons or training? Don't lower yourself, everyone can be good at anything after they've worked for it. I'm not as good as him, but I don't question myself why lol.

  • @HalimSihotang
    @HalimSihotang 3 роки тому +1

    I like this song very much. I still remember when my friend turned on this song on the way to Virginia from DC 2 years ago. Hope will be back there some day.

  • @mhmmdfirdaus5652
    @mhmmdfirdaus5652 3 роки тому +9

    You're voice is so amazing John Denver will be proud to u

  • @Nate_w6rst
    @Nate_w6rst 4 роки тому +26

    Dude your singing!!!!!!! OMG...🔥🔥

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  4 роки тому +9

      Hey Enmity, I really appreciate you taking the time to share some positive feedback. Thanks so much, enjoy your day of practice! -Rob

  • @ШпоркЗапоров-ж8в
    @ШпоркЗапоров-ж8в 3 роки тому +5

    English is not my native language, sorry for the wrong grammar)
    Thank you dude, i like country music and this song is my favorite, you explain it masterfully.

    • @Wh00Where
      @Wh00Where 3 роки тому

      Опа, русские походу

  • @amirparsa3787
    @amirparsa3787 3 роки тому +1

    watched 15 videos and it's the only video explaining the strumming patterns correctly!

  • @lucychen5093
    @lucychen5093 3 роки тому +7

    Just bought a guitar last week and found this great teacher here. Hopefully I will learn and can play soon. Thanks 🙏

    • @miguelmanzano3960
      @miguelmanzano3960 3 роки тому

      How's it going trying to learn too but i guess in that 7 months you did something?
      Can you tell me if improved or became good lol i don't know if i'm even gonna learn

  • @AndreyBassNotes
    @AndreyBassNotes 2 роки тому +1

    When the teacher is great but also a solid guitar player and a singer with a fantastic vocal tone!

  • @lauraguevara1345
    @lauraguevara1345 4 роки тому +3

    You are an amazing teacher. I've played guitar since I was in high school but barely getting back to it after almost two years. This video helped me a lot and you broke down the song very easy for me to learn and remember my rusty chords.

  • @Ben-xl7ft
    @Ben-xl7ft 8 місяців тому

    Pulling back whilst pushing your chest forward into the guitar and squeezing is one of the best tips I’ve heard for delivering a great barre chord.

  • @race9359
    @race9359 5 років тому +23

    Hey there. You are a solid teacher. Simply explained, patient, each section builds on the last, well done! I see your channel growing even bigger.

  • @sandisloan7003
    @sandisloan7003 5 років тому +3

    ILoved John Denver, man he would be so proud of your take on his song, can I just say wow...Loved it.

    • @sandisloan7003
      @sandisloan7003 5 років тому

      I just came back to this again, your insane....love listening to you....

  • @moisespadriga9229
    @moisespadriga9229 4 роки тому +3

    This channel is literally a "swiftlessons" for a newbie (like me) in playing a guitar. I convince myself to learn this song because of the Ghibli movie, Whisper of the Heart.

  • @saywhatagain3261
    @saywhatagain3261 4 роки тому +2

    The video was published on the 27th January, on my birthday (I turned 25, so it's my silver jubilee). 🎉🎉🎉 I accepted it as a gift🎁 from the author of the video 😎

  • @kevinchambers2327
    @kevinchambers2327 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you so much ! Jesus loves us all!

  • @jackthomas205
    @jackthomas205 3 роки тому

    You are incredible my friend! You've already taught me how to play let it be the simplest way possible and now that unbelievable version of country roads!! Never mind the lesson brother You've just nailed one of the best covers on UA-cam!!! Well done and thanks again for the great service to all of us beginners!

  • @stevenprince9907
    @stevenprince9907 5 років тому +4

    What a lovely song, sung by a brilliant guitar player with a fantastic voice

  • @joyjitsinha610
    @joyjitsinha610 3 роки тому

    I believe this the most elaborate video lesson that I came across till date.

  • @damarismanresa6364
    @damarismanresa6364 4 роки тому +11

    Incredible voice. You have an amazing talent !

  • @swiftlessons
    @swiftlessons  3 роки тому

    Hey friends, If you enjoyed this lesson, then I invite you to check out my new video breaking down John Denver's "Leaving on a Jet Plane." The perfect song for mastering essential fingerstyle techniques! ua-cam.com/video/TSFXVRYHqYw/v-deo.html&via=tb

  • @mikaelmorian4647
    @mikaelmorian4647 5 років тому +3

    Like always, you nail it. And a voice that make angels jealous. Love your work

  • @santos6409
    @santos6409 4 роки тому

    i have been struggling with Guitar timing and vocal and gone through a lot of youtube tutorial channels but couldn't find anything appropriate...Finally, your teaching of rythm and vocal timing is what i am looking for, thanks a lot! It changed a lot and its really a great feeling to improve and most importantly, enjoy and lost in yourself! Thanks again, you are doing great job! DESERVES AND M SURE GOING TO REACH MILLIONS SUBSCRIBERS SOON!

  • @chiranjeevdas3579
    @chiranjeevdas3579 5 років тому +5

    Lovely voice .... A grand salute from India

  • @ckragarwal
    @ckragarwal 3 роки тому +1

    I saw ur tutorial of stand by me a few years back, it just shows how much effort and hard work u have put in by how awesome u sing now, very inspirational👍

  • @V21IC
    @V21IC 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful voice! I like country!
    You break down the song, chords, strumming and playing apart which made everything look so simple!
    That definitely makes learning to play easier, I guess!😂
    THANK YOU!

  • @mrhyde2484
    @mrhyde2484 4 роки тому

    My brother just moved to West Virginia. I had to learn this song so I can play it when I visit and knock it off my bucket list.

  • @colinr6912
    @colinr6912 5 років тому +9

    Dude your voice is amazing.

  • @valeriamelo7646
    @valeriamelo7646 3 роки тому +1

    Uau, what a voice, man!!! And y explain very clear! Thank y. When I travel along the entire route 66, this was my favorite song! It was memorable!

  • @deadpatriot8047
    @deadpatriot8047 5 років тому +4

    I'm from VA so I will definitely check them out

  • @CatHatN7
    @CatHatN7 5 років тому +2

    I saw many of lessons with "Country Roads"
    BUT this is better on whole UA-cam
    thx Mr. GuitarJesus!

  • @hardcase11206
    @hardcase11206 3 роки тому +5

    This guy should have and album, it’s so fire🔥

  • @pablog7870
    @pablog7870 4 роки тому

    Wow thank you for your being on UA-cam - not only is your voice amazing but your teaching technique is so loving and makes any learner feel welcome.- thank you once again

  • @Cbermeo75
    @Cbermeo75 4 роки тому +3

    What an amazing and beautiful rendition. You have an amazing voice, my friend! Something about this song makes me very nostalgic. You just bumped up that nostalgia another notch.

  • @johnbeasley632
    @johnbeasley632 4 роки тому

    Can’t imagine why anyone would give a thumbs down .thanks for your lesson .they are very thorough and well presented

  • @bounsaijaleunsouk5788
    @bounsaijaleunsouk5788 5 років тому +3

    Amaizing man! And your voice is unbelievable!! So much respect from Laos!!

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  5 років тому +1

      Really appreciate the positive feedback! Please share and sub when you have a chance. Thanks!

  • @johnf6545
    @johnf6545 2 роки тому

    Again, easily the best lesson among all the different youtube lessons I could find! Love the full lesson rather than the easy version so many do, I get why they do them but they aren't for me.

  • @jimmy2035
    @jimmy2035 5 років тому +6

    Brother man, you played and strummed that beautifully. First thing I heard this morning, a great way to start the day. Thank you.

  • @asyiaphh
    @asyiaphh 4 роки тому +1

    Your voice!!! you can be a legit country singer, sir😍

  • @lezandrez
    @lezandrez 3 роки тому +3

    Beautifully sung as well …. Loved it

  • @dmt66
    @dmt66 2 роки тому

    Thank You for this! I remember singing this while my brother played guitar back in the 70's. Going to learn to play it thanks to you and then I'm going to call his ass and make him sing it for me!

  • @MelTuly
    @MelTuly 5 років тому +3

    Beautifully done . Love this song . Thank you X

  • @congthanhbui5520
    @congthanhbui5520 2 роки тому +1

    I like this song so much but still struggling on how to play it with guitar until I saw this video. Your guide is very easy to understand and practice. Thank you very much for your guide, and you also have a nice singing voice :).

  • @feycaldidani1165
    @feycaldidani1165 5 років тому +3

    Simple and beautiful 👏 👏 👏 respect from Algeria

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  5 років тому +1

      Much appreciated! So amazing to hear from folks Algeria, I’ve long wanted to visit Oran. Is it as beautiful as it looks in pictures?

    • @feycaldidani1165
      @feycaldidani1165 5 років тому

      @@swiftlessons wow you know oran!!! I can not believe
      All Algeria is beautiful it is a medeterranean country and we have the most beautiful sahara in the world
      I advise you to visit and you are welcome in Algeria 💚💛💜
      Respect 🙏

  • @0916jack
    @0916jack Рік тому +1

    Great lesson!

    • @0916jack
      @0916jack Рік тому +1

      Once again at 73, im picking up my guitar again,and just watched and played along to your great lesson,nice voice also

  • @nicolen.9642
    @nicolen.9642 5 років тому +5

    Thanks for doing this one 👍. A classic with your touch! Always great to learn from you. I owe you some of my best achievements... A lot of friends of mine love your voice. Cheers from France! 🤗

  • @Otaldoricardo
    @Otaldoricardo 4 роки тому +3

    These song remember me whispers of the heart

  • @johngabriel7041
    @johngabriel7041 5 років тому +4

    I always wanted to learn this song and I was lucky enough to find you in yt luv ur vids dude

  • @HalimSihotang
    @HalimSihotang 4 роки тому

    Simple, sistematic, nice and effective. I like it very much. I ve been to West Virginia last year. I did not this song yet. Now I try to learn your tutorial. Good morning from Indinesia.

  • @carlosadrianbocca5486
    @carlosadrianbocca5486 5 років тому +3

    Beautifull song.
    Great voice!! You sing very well!
    Congratulations!
    Thank´s for the lesson.

  • @hibutaping5104
    @hibutaping5104 5 років тому +58

    Please do a vocal training video🤤🤤

  • @RodneyHaltom
    @RodneyHaltom Рік тому

    nice to see you sing thru the whole song! It makes it a lot easier to learn the progression ! thanks!

  • @davechavis5676
    @davechavis5676 2 роки тому +3

    Great lesson...Great voice...Great job! Keep it up! 🎶

  • @TTT-hr2yk
    @TTT-hr2yk 3 місяці тому

    Love your voice and how you sing it , So far my favorite, it’s so perfect ❤

  • @KimanhMurray
    @KimanhMurray 5 років тому +24

    omg! this is so beautiful! your singing and playing are perfect! especially your special voice!

    • @swiftlessons
      @swiftlessons  5 років тому +8

      Hey Kim, thanks for the kind message, you really gave me a great start to my day. Thank you!

  • @lucasviniciusmullercristin6573
    @lucasviniciusmullercristin6573 5 років тому

    I'm from Brazil and I follow your channel, beautiful interpretation of this anthem of country music

  • @sameeruprety1320
    @sameeruprety1320 5 років тому +17

    This channel is going to be huge!

  • @cathyalvarez8143
    @cathyalvarez8143 3 роки тому

    From where are you my best teacher .Im always here since I found your youtube I love your beautiful voice and the way you share your knowledge.God bless from Phillipines

  • @garfofaogato9624
    @garfofaogato9624 5 років тому +66

    "West vergeniaaaa"
    *Locantion: Philadelphia*

  • @maraalvarez7695
    @maraalvarez7695 5 років тому

    Just found you, listened to you sing, play and teach us my FAVORITE JD song....THAT RIGHT THERE.....WAS BEAUTIFUL!!! WOW!!!

  • @GStone
    @GStone 5 років тому +5

    That hit the spot. If I can learn to sing I'll be in business.

  • @ferozshaikh4699
    @ferozshaikh4699 5 років тому

    Awesome bro u made my day today thank you I am plying guitar since 6 months teaching my self through internet......this is what I am going to learn

  • @shehanjayasinghe8377
    @shehanjayasinghe8377 5 років тому +3

    Nice guitar lesson Thanks for the lesson

  • @Christopher-xn8qk
    @Christopher-xn8qk 4 роки тому

    What a treasured guitar teacher for the folks out there!

  • @mahirashabbhuiyan
    @mahirashabbhuiyan 5 років тому +6

    Man your voice is awesome 👌

  • @catalinaalvarez5919
    @catalinaalvarez5919 3 роки тому

    wow .beautiful voice.thank you so much i found you my best teacher.I repeatedly watch you.I love your beautiful voicethank you so much sharing your knowledge.I will wait your Album ..From Phillipines

  • @erep1255
    @erep1255 5 років тому +9

    I have been learning from you for a couple years and I gotta tell you - your voice has improved a lot! How did you do that? Hoping mine gets better...ha! thanks for what you do!

  • @julibom2187
    @julibom2187 5 років тому +2

    One of my favrate. Thank you Sir. I can now practice the lead of this song and sing with the second voice.. very nice!

  • @neivisitahinge3572
    @neivisitahinge3572 5 років тому +3

    This is where we say,"Thank You ,Sir"

  • @billstacy7228
    @billstacy7228 5 років тому

    I just joined, a few months ago, and not regretting it, I believe you are the best instructor on You Tube. Could you please give beginner melody tabs for songs like Knocking On Heaven's Door (you have lead tabs already). Especially for the Everly Brothers , and songs of the 50's and 60's. I am alternating between your blues videos, and your Ray Charles , Fats Domino, etc. All are great and really enjoying. Sorry, this is so lengthly, but those melody tabs would really help. Thanks your lessons.

  • @fightingkimmy2627
    @fightingkimmy2627 5 років тому +5

    You have a great voice you deserve better fame

  • @isobelraven5492
    @isobelraven5492 3 роки тому

    Thanks. Useful for playing piano by ear too. Have to learn Country Roads for my daughter who loves this song.

  • @larrymccale8419
    @larrymccale8419 5 років тому +3

    wow! dude you are a great teacher, very clear and a great voice! can you teach waltz across texas please?

  • @j.fuchsberg8537
    @j.fuchsberg8537 3 роки тому +1

    Best version on UA-cam, fantastic voice, great teacher hope you had have wonderful christmas, wishing you a happy new year, best regards from germany

  • @jeremedetorres554
    @jeremedetorres554 5 років тому +13

    Amazing dude im from philipines. You have a nice voice that was so great! Keep it up bro.

  • @carzama123
    @carzama123 4 роки тому +2

    thank you for teaching this wonderful song by John Denver. Iwill follow your chords, I find then very good.
    greetings from
    The TrovaGoL
    I´M FROM CHILE

  • @npisvang9915
    @npisvang9915 5 років тому +3

    Excellent teacher!

  • @AdrianRoberts-v9g
    @AdrianRoberts-v9g 9 місяців тому

    Thank you your a good teacher & I could play guitar before but you've also taught me how to sing,because I couldn't sing before,so as well as learning guitar you,very taught me hoe to sing and realise hi have a very high range and can nearly sing jimmy cliff song many rivers to cross.I would never even thought of attempting so I have found my voice thank you so much.I just need to remember all lyrics to songs so I can perform them.I am looking forward to surprising a few people with singing.

  • @herdeefrancisco1982
    @herdeefrancisco1982 4 роки тому +3

    The way you teach is so friendly, I feel like a todler telling to do things and will receive a 3stars afterwards😍

  • @mikaelmorian4647
    @mikaelmorian4647 4 роки тому

    Wow, if an angel come down to earth it probably sound like this. Love your voice and the sound of your guitar

  • @audreyrei6064
    @audreyrei6064 4 роки тому +3

    Muito linda sua voz, parabéns

  • @ricobernardino6044
    @ricobernardino6044 4 роки тому +2

    Very clear teaching, explained well every line. interested in learning, you're my inspiration to learn

  • @erikpohjanmaa9478
    @erikpohjanmaa9478 4 роки тому +5

    Me: *skips to the chorus*
    swiftlessons: Okay excellent work everybody!

  • @tramac
    @tramac 11 місяців тому

    Very good! 👍🏻 I liked that strumming pattern the most aout of all the other youtubers. Thank you.

  • @holziklotz8953
    @holziklotz8953 5 років тому +7

    Tolle Stimme, gut erklärt, vielen Dank für das Video. LG Bernd.

  • @ritalustosa9571
    @ritalustosa9571 3 роки тому

    Beautiful and easy Melody, thanks from Brazil...

  • @sabinahossain6647
    @sabinahossain6647 5 років тому +3

    Wow where the hell did you learn to sing like that? Amazing. Great lesson, too.

  • @Hi_Chew
    @Hi_Chew 4 місяці тому +1

    Just learned A,C,D,E,G chords, save this video when I'm good enough to learn.

  • @northlandtour2987
    @northlandtour2987 4 роки тому +3

    great man