Mavis Staples + Jeff Tweedy - "You Are Not Alone" Acoustic

[kitkatblues]

He tuned the guitar down...anyone know the tuning and the chords?

[flokrules]

@kitkatblues Down a whole step tuning, there is a G, C, and most likely a D in there. Probably an Em too. Go to ultimateguitartabs(DOT)com if you want the chords though.

[boognish666]

She's such a surfer. Love it.

[nestorian9]

did they write this together or did Tweedy write it? The lyrics are powerful. Mavis sings it beautifully.

[henrywitecki]

@nestorian9 jeff produced her new album, they selected the songs together, and he wrote this one and Only the Lord Knows

[fabfauna]

Such talent. Wow.

[marcsfortaner]

Jeff Tweedy is music! wilco is pure music, nothing more nothing less

[pellemeister]

It doesn´t get much better than this! Totally amazing!

[AWC]

Amazing!!!

[brianm37]

Sometimes, I think if there really was a God, this is the exact song (s)he'd sing.

[hokusman]

@brianm37

He did sing it. Better yet, he sent what he loved most to his death for a world that hated him. He loves you more than anything. Even those that hate him.

[ACadaver]

@hokusman Oh, dear...

[SrPlayer]

Very very very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



[rasmussrask]

Some can sing as if G*d blessed their voices. Mrs. Staples is one of these. People use to say or write that these kinda singers could sing the phone book and they (people) would listen. I would listen to Mrs. Staples if she sang me quantum physics, not that the lyrics aren't great, dont get me wrong, her voice is just awesome in the best possible way: rusty, sexy and soulful.

[rockel1986]

<3

[SureHowDoYouKnow]

Great combination... thank you for this great post!

[chrisbosco100]

Absolutely awesome!

[conboybp]

Yes Tweedy!



[sidneybern]

Mavis, you my dear, are beautiful! This is a lovely, healing, song sung so wonderfully here!

[CinderellaDreaming]

I think I have listened and watched this video at least every other time, if not every time I have been on youtube since I have discovered it... I fall in love with it all over again every time I hear it.

[dankane90]

two of my favorites

[SimplyDlmply]

this is smooth.....

[AveIvy]

Sing it Mavis!!!!!!!!!!! Tell the world!

[vigggoo1]

i can't understand ho who would dislike this ?

[loveminushazel]

Bob Dylan told Pop Staples that he wanted to marry mavis..its so sweet.

[dostoyevesky12]

This is as good as it gets

[ridin1550]

Way to shine a light!

[chickapowwwww]

amazing.

[DavidmCarlin]

I'm sure this song has saved many lives.This song has helped expose a social issue. We have upto 30,000 suicides every year related to family law issues. We need more public outcry to hold corrupt judicial members accountable for systemic abuse of our child parent relationships for their funding and profit. We need more song writers to take a stand and expose the truth. Please reach out to a friend, your efforts could save a friends life. Brett Dennen's song "makes me crazy" expose issues also.

[alansongs]

I worked with a singer once, this could have been us....but she more than fucked me over! Thanks Helen!

[jemimajane78]

Mavis kicks everyone elses ass

[billytrack]

beautiful

[bobbys66]

Pig ugly

[billytrack]

@bobbys66 don't be a cock your whole life

[bobbys66]

@billytrack What, are you saying you'd fuck that pig? I think she has down syndrome.

[Phabulouso]

@bobbys66 You're the reason I'm ashamed to be a part of this generation. You watch a video of a beautiful song, yet all you can manage to comment on is Mavis's outward appearance. I can't be the first person in your lifetime to tell you that you're pathetic.

[TheGravitationist]

@bobbys66

Let's see what you like when -you're- 71.

[freshbakedfish]

@bobbys66 People like you are a part of the problem in this world... why would you say something so cruel, don't listen if you don't like it and keep you harsh words to yourself, its that simple!

People like you, there are no words... put another 6 behind your name because you are a disciple of the devil himself... Lets see a photo of you and let people judge that... chicken ass....

[vitaboy64]

This is the best version. I feel the record and live versions with backup took away from this great song. Mavis phased the words just right here with pure feelings at the right time. Great songwriter and vocals. Don't get no better then this.

[natelogston]

jeff tweedy has to go down as one of the best songwriters of our generation. put him right up there with dylan, young, whomever in my opinion.

[rmaltbie1]

Open up and let the rain of a billion tears wash your soul away from your suffering--I love this song

[boxbrown]

oh man this song is SO beautiful.

[ProRockSearch]

I want to get it through to you . . .

[ThatWizardGuy]

1 person is alone

[Emomoz]

@ThatWizardGuy make them two

[Suggzzz]

Mavis will Always be a badass!

[christhewalrus01]

Woooo best americana album!

[BirdLivesInMe]

Mavis makes American Idol look like a joke.

[scodug]

Tweedy should let go of Wilco and see what happens...

[augusts1]

@scodug I LOVE Wilco but don't care for Tweedy's solo work too much. It just doesn't resonate w/me like Wilco's tunes do. So I hope he doesn't ever let go of Wilco. . . .

[1414mwh]

@scodug  You must be crazy.... And do what? Tour with mavis? Wilco has gotten better and better over the years. They have one of the best lead guitarists I've ever heard, not to mention the rest of the band. He's extremely talented and is without a doubt a great songwriter but he couldn't have it any better. I wouldn't count on them splitting up. They just started their own label and have a new album coming out at the end of this year...

[onlymikey]

@scodug There is no leaving Wilco, for Wilco pretty much = Jeff Tweedy. He's spent the past fifteen years or so finding these musicians to create the vibe in his head, and I figure the roster will change again when he's ready for a new direction.

Man, watching this video is pretty inspiring. I'd love to hang out in a room and strum a few with Tweedy.

[evergeendata]

sounds great

[ricardopisanelli]

UAUUU!!!!!!!! OBRIGADO!!!!!

[Sandy1rocz]

I love the collaboration! It makes me think about life...

[heatherlynmusic]

the tweedy and staples collaboration is a beautiful thing. love the song. love her voice. the production on the album is also so good. love what tweedy did with that.

[heatherlynmusic]

the tweedy and staples collaboration is a beautiful thing. love the song. love her voice. the production on the album is also so good. love what tweedy did with that.

[jiggywayz]

open up this is a raid!!

ur not alone! I stand in ur place. 

[jaybowcott]

him doing this stuff with mavis is such a cool career project!!!

[ZoningIntoAbstract]

a peculiar rawness, between the two, proves rather useful in creating beautiful music . . .a man who can certainly recognize this art, noneother than Colbert

[thirsa71]

You have to get Mavis back in the studio, what team work, what songs, what a voice!!!

[MandaBooSongs]

Mavis is beauty

[robbiemccanndublin]

i love how mavis nearly comes in too early on 32 secs.great song great album.two legends together.

[krafty2003]

I love this woman! This latest recording of hers is absolutely awesome. I listen to it almost everyday. I can't get enough it. God bless you, Mavis.

[zack44ist]

Such a beautiful song. I guess the Colbert Bump works, I first this song on The Colbert Report too.

[godiva1881]

talk about a beautiful song. RollingStones was right this is one of the best singles I have heard in a while! No auto-tune no theatrics, no foul language, just great music

[bcmhayes]

this. is. beautiful.

[vickersdavis]

Talk about yer Mutual Admiration Society...awesome.

[jvs771]

Jeff Tweedy is quite the songwriter!!

[shinigamiman1]

saw this on the colbert report and in my opinion this is a truly beautiful song

[SillyManatee]

I haven't been able to stop listening to this song since I saw them perform it on Colbert. It just really touched me. Makes you feel stronger threw the lonely times, sometimes.

[johnnyBtrain]

Beautifull-Feel vulnerable but strong at the same time.

Never give up and keep on fighting.

[treesattwilight]

I've been watching the Rally to Restore Sanity version of this song over and over and over. Such a great combo. (Why the hell did I not just jump on a plane and go?)

[haji727]

Mavis sounds as good as she did many years ago. I can recall listening to their album "Uncloudy Day" when I was a kid. One of the best gospel album/groups ever!

[moondoggie1327]

for all those who struggle.....your not alone!

[chakafan2]

When I hear this song, I think of those young people, especially gays, who have committed suicide. They should know they are not alone and people pray for them.

[ZombieBarbie1000]

this song is so heart warming

[jsitmimia]

tab please!!! This song is amazing :)

[DrakeMonroe]

@jsitmimia I concur!

[bennarsson]

I think this is a fantastic song. Mavis nails it, and Jeff wrote this beauty.

[jamiee1869]

very sane, no fear!

[chakafan2]

Just saw them at the Sanity Rally!  Loved it. Mavis is 71 years old - and she looks and sounds great.

[larshoneytoast1]

These two were amazing live at the Rally! Im glad I can say I was there!

[CalogeroMira]

I do not like this song a lot. Questa canzone non mi piace molto.

[JamieGarry]

@CalogeroMira stfu

[Raminator5651]

I heard this for the first time yesterday. Going out to buy the CD this morning.Fantastic stuff.

[sungyultaylor]

I love this woman!!!!! Mavis and Jeff, this is great.

[onekneedave]

i would really love to say thank Mr Tweedy for writing this song for her to sing, it's still giving me chicken skin. aloha

[speedtroller]

One thing that REALLY Got to ME was this song. EXCELLENT!!!

[1N4N1M4730BJ3C7]

to the person that dislikes this shame on you.

[junkbondtrader1500]

"open up this is a raid". genius.

[snafu1963]

@Khalloud, she is old as dirt, 71 years young the queen of Gospel/Soul music God willing may she be around for many more years to come!

[joymonster]

Quality!

[imshoinnocent]

I love this so much. Beautiful music.

[caseydog237]

C'est incroyable!

[johnbucio]

Colbert is your source for music? Howfuckingsad is that?

[Kurcbn]

@johnbucio not as sad as you

[Dolorez2010]

Beautiful beyond words...sing it Mavis! Wow!!

[khalloud1997]

how old is she?

[Mouldytone]

That`s it. The beauty of music. Right there.

Tony M

[2224612]

Miss Mavis, I have always loved you and what you do. Fair skies and following seas you wonderful woman.

[Lambieschmoo]

Representin' Chi-Town!!

[serbwithblade]

Jeff Tweedy is probably really tough. I mean, he just seems like he's not too forgiving, and probably not fun to work with.

I know it's mean, but just saying.

[DrunknMunky2000]

@serbwithblade i can see where you could say that, but i met him before a show back in march. he talked to me for about 20min and signed a record and let me go over the set list with him (because it was their first show in my part of PA) amazing guy. and really funny as well. i have herd though you catch him on a bad day and your asking for trouble, so i guess i was lucky.

[cerpinvismund]

@DrunknMunky2000

where do you live in PA?

[DrunknMunky2000]

@cerpinvismund scranton/wilkes-barre area

[cerpinvismund]

@DrunknMunky2000

I live a few hours away from you in a trashy town called Altoona. It's about 40 minutes away from State College.

[DrunknMunky2000]

@cerpinvismund i herd of altoona. i know there is a prison and a hooters out there. state college that is like 4 hours away from me

[quaecky]

@serbwithblade i would think you are right in that assumption

[24beat8]

If this song doesn't choke you up, your broken.

[JohnnyWhoever]

@24beat8

100 % agree.

[revco68]

Powerful stuff.

[loafy81]

sometimes in life we lead a life were we dont stop and think of the less foruntate, but today i listened to this song and just thought of those lost souls, the ones walking thru life who think they are alone.....

[jcbyrd79]

What a great song!

[TBW92]

great stuff, also saw this on colbert

[johnnypesce]

Splendida!

[sevendeadlysins]

JEFF YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN <3

[JCabedal]

Beautiful!

Hey funfun4mee even you are not alone...except in your opinion. Which leads to the question: can someone learn good taste or do you have to be born with it?

[pjd1024]

@PePeChingo - see previous post!

[pjd1024]

Full step down tuning: (these are just the relative chord positions)

f#m em f#m em

GM CM GM f#m

em f#m em em

GM CM GM f#m

em em emadd f#m

am am GM CM GM

CM GM am

em | f# | G | G# | am CM GM CM GM :

second verse starts in the middle of this entire phrase (roughly) and repeats from there.

[PePeChingo]

@pjd1024  thanks

[MsEndoftheline]

@pjd1024 thanks for posting the chords

[funfun4mee]

this song suck no wonder it was a free song on itunes from starbucks.

Mavis is old and so weird, I would hate my mom if she ever did that.

Seriously so boring and her voice sucks, sounds so manly

[nickthebasketcase]

@funfun4mee Yep, because Taylor Swift is just that much better.

[actioninthestreets]

@funfun4mee seriously hahahahahaha... you're fuckin' stupid

[fureasteen]

We are not alone! Thank you from far east.

[finewest]

The most beautiful and touching song this side Amazing Grace... I got a couple tears...

[FLUSHMYNUTZ]

Same vibe as I get when I listen to Aretha - so genuine.. . wow - ...again

[arakidatokuma]

saw this on colbert...such a siiick song,

makes my heart bleed and my neck tingle

march to keep fear alive!

[MelbieToast]

Me too BigDrill - saw her perform this on Colbert and I just LOVE it and bought it on iTunes... amazing... so love this song!

[BigDrill25]

Just watched Colbert and this was on it, i bought it on Itunes i LOVE IT!!!!!

[sungyultaylor]

This woman is 71!!!!! She is doing VERY WELL for herself to be looking and singing so good at 71!!! Awesome song Jeff and Mavis. You're both great musicians makin' some real music.

[fvtown]

Great song. Thanks Colbert.

[PePeChingo]

beautiful . . .does anyone know the chords

[evolsylvan]

amazing ..... i get chills every time i hear it

[aragornlover08]

This is pretty incredible. :-)

[kiktini]

This is so beautiful, and made my day as well.

[MrTroy2052]

This is exactly what I needed to hear today

[FLUSHMYNUTZ]

dam fucking wow!

[mblitz1890]

I just saw this on Colbert and it blew my mind

[remowilliams8]

The only word that could describe this sing: Powerful.

[siobahneire]

powerful. jeff tweedy wrote that. God bless Chicago.

[jimborad1]

@siobahneire and don't forget Belleville, IL ;-) Bellevegas is where it all started.

[comicreliefguy]

thank you colbert

[mastershake3261]

This song sends chills down my spine; hits right at the heart.

[kpsully24]

colbert knows whats up

[vlomonster]

anyone know the chords?

[donhajicek]

@vlomonster Coming soon...  :)

[Spunion19]

pure 100% concentrated awesomeness...

[jzwalters7]

double ditto. great soul

[permasun69]

Ditto what DISCOANI said!

[DISCOANI]

just saw you on colbert, mavis is awesome! Thanks colbert for introducing Mavis to me!

[rioperros]

Hello Mavis and Jeff, What a beautiful recording duet; the new record is fabulous! Cheers and peace from Canada

[dkyrus]

Mavis and Jeff will be on both Letterman (Tuesday) and Colbert (Wednesday) this week. Colbert one should be awesome!

[amysinai]

Thankyou Mavis~Jeff~CD is WONDERFUL~Especially for ''ALL PEOPLE'' as a COMFORT during some ''hardtimes'~hang in there~stand strong in Faith~BELIEVE thing's will get better~All thing's Pass~KNOW WE ARE ALL ONE~IN OUR LOVE~

My day is brighter already~LOVE the CD~Blessing's,Peace~LOVE~LIGHT­~ :)

[ltlydy]

Mavis!! And Jeff Tweedy !! Have you guys been this cool all of your life or just part of it!! Thank You!!!

[tvoh01]

thank you Ms Mavis this is a great song for everyone I enjoyed the entire collection you made for us to listen too

[cleoharvey]

I like the acoustic version better than the one released on the album. I can hear her voice clearer. Great song!

[Illuminance1]

 : )

[teethingp]

I love that Mavis is still pushing her talents...she could sing anything and i would listen.

[septip123]

Was Mavis in "The Last Waltz" with The Band?

[Entertainer114]

@septip123 Yep, she sang with the rest of her family on "The Weight."

[chezz137]

brought a smile to my face, Mavis' voice has a way of doing that.

[bob11cav]

I LOVE THIS SONG AND THIS ACOUSTIC VERSION IS GREAT THANKS FOR REMINDING ME THAT AFTER BROKEN DREAMS AND BROKEN HEARTS I AM NOT ALONE I HAVE MAVIS SINGING I LOVE YOU MAVIS KEEP ON SINGING!

[ajamalx1693]

A once in a life time voice and personality! Blessed to have shared a stage with this legend! It is awesome to hear her sounding so great still! You can still bring it Mavis! You can't lose What God has for you... Keep using your gift my sister...

[Toscabella]

Beautiful! 

[PastorTimMusicFreak]

Can I start camping outside my local CD store on the night of September 13th? The world needs to hear Mavis Staples & Jeff Tweedy, a genuine antidote for fear and despair.  Bring on the HOPE!