i love your switch chorus chords..very pretty...your playing put a lonely prettiness to the chorus...im going now to try your 4 changes..thanks all of you guitar teachers..
An interpretation is taking something and studying it and then explaining what you believe it means, this is simply a different way of playing it, a different style if you will. I personally, not to be rude, don't like it very much. It is way too high, which is why I don't condone different styles of songs, otherwise I think it is okay, not perfect but good. And no, America doesn't sing it that high, so don't even begin to contradict me, sorry if you weren't.
Jerry Simon you're awesome. I like how you switched to the major sevens! You have a sweet, lilting voice that fits this song perfectly. Good smooth strumming. Very pretty!
Good Job on a great song! Take a look at my version if you would. I think you will enjoy it. I like your guitar work better than mine. a 12 string adds a lot to this song!
For the instrumental play the second chord of the verse and then play 044250 then pick your way up and down (using pulloff on the way down) the scale on the 2nd string then back up and across to the first string then down the scale (again using pulloffs) on it and back to the verse chords.
With that and watching the video you should be able to work it out. It sort of my interpretation not exactly like the original.
This is my signature song when ever I play live :D
The Taylor 355 is a really nice guitar. If you can pick one up second hand they are excellent value. I am also learning Lonely People at the moment :)
Good job.. I liked it... Great guitar as well.. I've been wanting to pick up a taylor 12 string. I have so many songs to put on, but hard to find the time. Perhaps I'll get Sister Golden Hair by America on soon!
I love it...great rendition...only part that I didnt enjoy as much was the lead solo...but your voice fits the song great.
afro20man 9 months ago
nice best version of this song ive ever heard
DerFlamel 1 year ago
Kyle Gass Live :O
danegunjic 1 year ago 2
@danegunjic I was thinking that same exact thing!!!!!!!!
dasfuror 1 year ago
excuse my ignorance on that last comment, wasnt meant to be rude
HaavPhoto 2 years ago
look like kyle gass, but i must admit, your vocals are good but did nt expect your voice.
HaavPhoto 2 years ago
nice. upload a tutorial, please.
elbosketube24 2 years ago
Thanks. If you go back to the earlier comments pages all the chords and a tutorial are there.
Jerrysimonsimon 2 years ago
Wow, what a great JOB! I love playing this song and I love your version :) Keep up the good work!
34stzoo 2 years ago
Your voice is just like Neil Sedaka!....*****
usergently 2 years ago
WELL DONE YOUR VERSION IS COOL
ricemilk 3 years ago
See earlier comments for a full list of chords and fingering.
Regards
Jerrysimonsimon 3 years ago
u look like kyle gass :) in a good way man good job!
gurlz4all 3 years ago 6
i love your switch chorus chords..very pretty...your playing put a lonely prettiness to the chorus...im going now to try your 4 changes..thanks all of you guitar teachers..
ToeIn2194 3 years ago
What chords are you playing? I assume its a E minor and D 6/9, but what are the other two chords?
PS: Nice job.
SteveNSarasota 3 years ago
If you look back at the earlier comments all the chords are listed.
I am glad you enjoyed it :)
Jerrysimonsimon 3 years ago
nice, i like it :)
danielusho 3 years ago
Good job jerry ....well done.
jimjam69 3 years ago
Sounds great!
BRACK3N 3 years ago
VERY nice one
the ones who criticize are jaleous??
sucredecannes 3 years ago
Thanks :)
Jerrysimonsimon 3 years ago
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that was painful. get a voice
dave19hawks 3 years ago
I wouldnt mute so much on the Em chord.
TielHawk 3 years ago
i sound like a jerk you did awesome but you kinda scare me most grown i've met think a good time is going to long jhon silver but no your cool!
rockufaler 3 years ago
Cool!! This is avesome like real song
Jadss823 3 years ago
An interpretation is taking something and studying it and then explaining what you believe it means, this is simply a different way of playing it, a different style if you will. I personally, not to be rude, don't like it very much. It is way too high, which is why I don't condone different styles of songs, otherwise I think it is okay, not perfect but good. And no, America doesn't sing it that high, so don't even begin to contradict me, sorry if you weren't.
PIRATESOFTHEC3 3 years ago
"so dont even begin to contradict me".. not to be rude, but you sound like a complete wanker
LIJMAN27 3 years ago 2
nice
TheDictator2 3 years ago
Jerry Simon you're awesome. I like how you switched to the major sevens! You have a sweet, lilting voice that fits this song perfectly. Good smooth strumming. Very pretty!
Keep jamming man!
Al Mora of Free Verse
AJMora 3 years ago
nice playing and nice 12 string guitar
good job! :)
ninsony123 3 years ago
congratulations.....!!! realy your good...!!!
congratulations...!!!!
tinman002 3 years ago
Nice guitar ,you should learn to play it
Thunderboot96 3 years ago
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Nice guitar ,you should learn to play it
UREmbarrassin 4 years ago
LMFAO PUHZONED!!!!!!!
DevilHornBoi18 4 years ago
Thats how its supposed to be done
Keep on playing man!
pedrogoldfinger 4 years ago
What kind of guitar is that? Is it a Tanglewood?
devinleolawn 4 years ago
No its a Taylor 555 :)
Jerrysimonsimon 4 years ago
You are super!!!!!
You have job?
This very real song
You not have job?? tell me :D
Music Star
kuzniarek 4 years ago
Loved it, I am at the moment trying to learn this. If I ever get to play it like you, that will do me. Well done......
Mirrorstar 4 years ago
i liked ya arrangement of this well done
MrBruceBarham 4 years ago
sucha great sound, the vvoice and the guitar
you could say its music to my ears... no pun intended sounds great
keep up the amazing work
thetimeofages 4 years ago
Good Job on a great song! Take a look at my version if you would. I think you will enjoy it. I like your guitar work better than mine. a 12 string adds a lot to this song!
God Bless!
FiremanOly 4 years ago
but his voice is like the voice in original version...so i think it´s good...nice work
Vrook 4 years ago
well done
1dukeblue 4 years ago
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you sound like a nerd sorry but nice vid anyway
RussianMan1 4 years ago
...is he not one? lol jkz ok work
AXGroup 4 years ago
Very well done! *****!
devilgyoza 4 years ago
awful
LennonLove 4 years ago
i think you sing pretty good actually :)
sofiafiaa 4 years ago
Wow, nice. You have a good voice as well. Ignore the other cretins.
I'm hoping to start posting some songs soon :)
Gogeta0110 4 years ago
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Lol not nice voice(Dont take it bad)
RussianMan1 4 years ago
well done :)
evgenykravchenko 4 years ago
kyle gass, lol!
ryanoc333 4 years ago 8
oh wow he does
knot4reel91 4 years ago
nice 5 stars
ponidiego 4 years ago
you've got no hair, but nive played
tonjes21 4 years ago
you look like kyle gass :) nice way to play it tho
whatdefuk 4 years ago
where did you get the tabs for this song?
schecterguitarss 4 years ago
Check the earlier posts as the chords are listed there. Thanks
Jerrysimonsimon 4 years ago
awesome
bigblooperr 4 years ago
Thats bloody good, wrong chords though
programmingissex 4 years ago
took the words right out of my mouth great stuff though!
overtime2005 4 years ago
good job. good all around guitar and singing skillz thumbs up. ^.^
jrg5066 4 years ago
Great Job
G96235 4 years ago
dude HE IS PLAYING DADD6ADD9!! JUST DIFFERENT!!! its was awesome dude 2 thumbs up!
xAcxDcx 4 years ago
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE RELATIVES PEOPLE
PLUMBdogg 4 years ago
i thought it was Em and d6/9
AsianPRIDE1234567 4 years ago
it is but he got a 12string
tab1990 4 years ago
its cool how even tho yur playing the wrong chords it sounds the same, you must be good guitarist to be able to do that
giovanni424 4 years ago
don't strum so choppy. it's much smoother than that and please use the right chords it's easier than what your trying to do.
bsuite123 5 years ago
Great song, love it
kaiservonamerika 5 years ago
Good job
warhammer11 5 years ago
excellent my friend! Love it!
thicknick27 5 years ago
can u play ur guitar a little higher up on ur body please ??
rick3001 5 years ago
great job dude
rock on!
uberfall12345 5 years ago
For the instrumental play the second chord of the verse and then play 044250 then pick your way up and down (using pulloff on the way down) the scale on the 2nd string then back up and across to the first string then down the scale (again using pulloffs) on it and back to the verse chords.
With that and watching the video you should be able to work it out. It sort of my interpretation not exactly like the original.
This is my signature song when ever I play live :D
Enjoy
Jerry
Jerrysimonsimon 5 years ago
Ok as promised chords are :
Verse 022000 044200
Strike the 6th string on the first chord then strum it then go up to the second chord. Thats it for the verse :D
Chorus
005432 and 004220
Jerrysimonsimon 5 years ago
it just goes and goes with eminor and Dadd6add9
LK0405 5 years ago
man america rocks its great to see someone actually singin it and well too
zombiedude25 5 years ago
Thanks. I will postr the chords I use later. They are not the same as the ones in the original or at least not the same voicings
Jerrysimonsimon 5 years ago
I've enjoyed you version of this song.
Gosh! You use 4 chords! You're an acoustic guitar 'connosseur'. I've got a long way to go and learn from. I love that 12 strings too
lillyvalleys 5 years ago
Wow, I enjoyed your performance more than the boring orginal!!!
What chord are you playing in place of the Dadd6add9?
Scarecrow686 5 years ago
pretty good
broux77 5 years ago
cool voice man
hardcoal 5 years ago
Very nice. I want to know the chord at "I've been through the desert..." because I think it's different from the original one, isn't it?
sanjak 5 years ago
Nice, very nice
MrWallhack 5 years ago
Pretty good!
MrTeDyZ 5 years ago
holy gosh! Awwsome!! you added your own style too LOVE IT
on my faves mhmm
canadianspirit 5 years ago
The Taylor 355 is a really nice guitar. If you can pick one up second hand they are excellent value. I am also learning Lonely People at the moment :)
Jerrysimonsimon 5 years ago
Can u please post the chords u are using and the altered tuning if there is one i dont think u have altered the tuning but just in case thank u!
Strange0ne 5 years ago
That is very simple, the wohle time: Em-F#m
Meboe 5 years ago
I just want the chords for the chorus where u change them pls thank u !
Strange0ne 5 years ago
It's Gmaj7 to F#m.
fredthejunkman 5 years ago
of course g maj7 is e minor without the E in it its a substitution very clever :-)(cant believe i didnt figure that out on my own)
Strange0ne 5 years ago
Good job.. I liked it... Great guitar as well.. I've been wanting to pick up a taylor 12 string. I have so many songs to put on, but hard to find the time. Perhaps I'll get Sister Golden Hair by America on soon!
tabguy 5 years ago