Great cover, you can always tell how how good a cover for this song is going to be by how well they hit that first high note, you nailed it. Good job dude.
I can't believe people are wasting time arguing on the comments of a YouTube video when there is so much great music to enjoy on here (such as this video)!
Hi C.T. I´ve seen a lot of versions of this song here on YT . It´s not enough to have a good voice , some guys have a good voice but the can´t transport emotions with their voice. You truely can. Be proud!!!
@fuckinrelax dude thats hell dissrespectful and obviuosly for people like you he needs to say wife so he doesnt get shit from paparazzi and so the song can actuelly work without being condacended and no im not gay but i think people shouldnt be so close minded
@deviljho666 no man, ive made my mind up. i respect gays, but i disagree with homosexuality, thats my informed adult decision. why cant the gay community TOLERATE people with a different opinion. im not disrespecting gays, i just wish they would be more open minded about other people's views.
@fuckinrelax What planet are you from? I know a few gay people myself, some are some close friends. They aren't close minded whatsoever. Maybe a little awkward at times (one constantly jokingly hits on me) but they are very open-minded. I think you're just being the close-minded stereotype here.
Just a side note, why do you think homosexuality is wrong? Because the bible told you so? Because other than that book of theory, there's no other reason it could be considered wrong.
@hvrock13 what the hell si your problem with the bible? if you have a problem with what i believe (which is God) thern you go talk to him about your problem because ive heard it all before
@fuckinrelax I find a problem with its radical views. And what's your problem with gay people? If I do so recall from when I was in church, the word of God says to love thy neighbor. What if your neighbor were gay?
I don't see a problem with someone's sexual preference. What they prefer is their own business. But why do you see homosexuality as something so bad? How is it immoral? I'm not hearing anything logical according to your standing.
And I suggest you put your username into practice.
@hvrock13 oh haha make a joke about my name, are you that fucking unoriginal? i have gay friends and thats fine because were adults that dont hate each other dispite our opposing views. God said homosexuality is a hateful sin, if thats not a good enough reason to believe its wrong then thats your problem. im sticking with what God says, you cant cherry pick what scriptures you like or dont like.
@fuckinrelax I never claimed that I was being original. And it wasn't really a joke. Just a suggestion.
I strongly doubt you have gay friends based on your views and attitude. They simply would just not want to be around someone that is so against them.
How is being gay a hateful thing? It's about compassion and attraction. The same way you're attracted to the opposite sex. You can't help that you like women, right? You're born that way.
For the record, you're cherry picking more than I am.
@hvrock13 i like women because a positive and a negate attract, two of a kind is un-natural, deal with it. i have gay friends because im not against them, i simply have a different opinion. why do you assume that all people who dont support gays are AGAINST them? look, God already told us the way it is, if you think your above God, go ahead but im telling you, homosexuality is based on physical lust, not spiritual wisdom,.
@fuckinrelax Sorry to inform you, but we aren't magnets. I'm not sure how homosexuality is unnatural. Please explain without biblical sources. They are unfounded.
By against them, I mean against their views. You basically disapprove of their entire lifestyle. That's very insulting and close-minded.
So God said to stone non-virgins, so we must? He has some pretty violent proclamations, so you suggest we follow through with these things?
Male-female attraction is purely physical lust, btw.
@hvrock13 WELL YOU ARE AGAINST MY VIEWS SO FUCK OFF, AT LEAST I CAN ACCEPT OTHERS AS THEY ARE DISPITE OPPOSING VIEWS! ITS CALLED BEING AN ADULT!! WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM WITH THE BIBLE? SORRY TO SAY, BUT WE ARE MAGNETS, POSITIVE, NEGATIVE, MALE FEMALE, YES NO, UP DOWN, BLACK WHITE, AS ABOVE SO BELOW.
@fuckinrelax I think your caps lock key is on, or you're trying to sound important. You most certainly are not accepting others' beliefs. You completely deny the belief that homosexuality is inevitable for some individuals, and that they can't help their sexual preferences. Anyone would agree that you're being the very ignorant person here. I feel you really aren't an adult, as adults usually don't claim their adulthood makes them accepting. Try to open your mind a little, it's quite nice.
@hvrock13 ive explained this to you many times, you just keep seeing me as negative. the only negativity in me is in your ow mind. your the one judging me here. i dont have to prove my love for the world to you in a comment.
OK I suppose - but you got nothing on Elton John though... although he's a tough act to follow. I guess the only thing that isn't tough about Elton John is his asshole - I hear that's pretty loose...
It makes me happy when I find a cover of a good song on youtube that's actually being performed well, and damn, is this ever being performed well. I'd really love to get an mp3 of this.
Just when I lose hope in music today, I hear people like you play and sing. What a fantastic job on a timeless song. You did it justice and then some. I could totally hear this as a remake on the radio driving down the road.
WOW! Im impressed.... good job man
TACTICSRUS 1 month ago
Someone tell me why this guy ain't on American Idol, The Voice, X Factor, Sing-Off, etc? More importantly, why isn't he signed?
Kimm134Saya 3 months ago
One of the best covers I have ever seen.
Harvest8888 3 months ago
i'm so jealous of that voice
shedisek 3 months ago
this is totally brilliant, I would pay money to see this guy.... I really hope you get somewhere coz you deserve it, you really do.
Alladin671 4 months ago
what a great voice great job sir :)
scouser69 4 months ago
Totally raw, loved it.
hill4899 4 months ago
This dude is just awesome!
Kimm134Saya 5 months ago
bloody brilliant
guitaraddict730 7 months ago
We need more music from him! Get him posting music ASAP! Must have more!!!!
starkid001 7 months ago
That was incredible Great Voice!
thedanemantrain 8 months ago
>==> man : )
1i1feat 9 months ago
u are playing in E? Awesome!
paulosamsam 9 months ago
WOOOOOOOOOW, really REALLY talented.
TheAnnaemilie 9 months ago
he is amazing! love his voice!
rachaelann92 9 months ago
This is one of the best acoustic covers I've seen! Just incredible.
OoStarfoxOo 9 months ago 4
this. is phenomenal. this kind of talent can take you places. PURSUE IT.
killr67 10 months ago 3
Great job man.
mtapiero 10 months ago
I cant believe you actually got those falsetta jumps. Those parts are rediculous to sing
Mullenfreek 11 months ago
This is a great cover!
StrumMyHeart 11 months ago
Great cover, you can always tell how how good a cover for this song is going to be by how well they hit that first high note, you nailed it. Good job dude.
cml722 1 year ago
I can't believe people are wasting time arguing on the comments of a YouTube video when there is so much great music to enjoy on here (such as this video)!
mgcsop03 1 year ago
Nice falsetto.
justinfeasby69 1 year ago
OUTSTANDING cover Cody!! Way to go!!
Thumb's UP!! ~Matt~
venturesagogo 1 year ago
Wow. speeeeechless, this is amazing that guitar playing blew me aawwwayy! makes me think... wow when my teacher says practise... i should listen.
hannahhlou96 1 year ago
Hi C.T. I´ve seen a lot of versions of this song here on YT . It´s not enough to have a good voice , some guys have a good voice but the can´t transport emotions with their voice. You truely can. Be proud!!!
TheShaoul 1 year ago
7 people are Rocket Men, theyre LONELY OUT IN SPACE
BeagSim10 1 year ago
"i miss my wife"?? elton is faggy tho :S what does he think a wife is?
fuckinrelax 1 year ago
@fuckinrelax dude thats hell dissrespectful and obviuosly for people like you he needs to say wife so he doesnt get shit from paparazzi and so the song can actuelly work without being condacended and no im not gay but i think people shouldnt be so close minded
deviljho666 1 year ago
@deviljho666 no man, ive made my mind up. i respect gays, but i disagree with homosexuality, thats my informed adult decision. why cant the gay community TOLERATE people with a different opinion. im not disrespecting gays, i just wish they would be more open minded about other people's views.
fuckinrelax 1 year ago
@fuckinrelax What planet are you from? I know a few gay people myself, some are some close friends. They aren't close minded whatsoever. Maybe a little awkward at times (one constantly jokingly hits on me) but they are very open-minded. I think you're just being the close-minded stereotype here.
Just a side note, why do you think homosexuality is wrong? Because the bible told you so? Because other than that book of theory, there's no other reason it could be considered wrong.
hvrock13 1 year ago
@hvrock13 what the hell si your problem with the bible? if you have a problem with what i believe (which is God) thern you go talk to him about your problem because ive heard it all before
fuckinrelax 1 year ago
@fuckinrelax I find a problem with its radical views. And what's your problem with gay people? If I do so recall from when I was in church, the word of God says to love thy neighbor. What if your neighbor were gay?
I don't see a problem with someone's sexual preference. What they prefer is their own business. But why do you see homosexuality as something so bad? How is it immoral? I'm not hearing anything logical according to your standing.
And I suggest you put your username into practice.
hvrock13 1 year ago
@hvrock13 oh haha make a joke about my name, are you that fucking unoriginal? i have gay friends and thats fine because were adults that dont hate each other dispite our opposing views. God said homosexuality is a hateful sin, if thats not a good enough reason to believe its wrong then thats your problem. im sticking with what God says, you cant cherry pick what scriptures you like or dont like.
fuckinrelax 1 year ago
@fuckinrelax I never claimed that I was being original. And it wasn't really a joke. Just a suggestion.
I strongly doubt you have gay friends based on your views and attitude. They simply would just not want to be around someone that is so against them.
How is being gay a hateful thing? It's about compassion and attraction. The same way you're attracted to the opposite sex. You can't help that you like women, right? You're born that way.
For the record, you're cherry picking more than I am.
hvrock13 1 year ago
@hvrock13 i like women because a positive and a negate attract, two of a kind is un-natural, deal with it. i have gay friends because im not against them, i simply have a different opinion. why do you assume that all people who dont support gays are AGAINST them? look, God already told us the way it is, if you think your above God, go ahead but im telling you, homosexuality is based on physical lust, not spiritual wisdom,.
fuckinrelax 1 year ago
@fuckinrelax Sorry to inform you, but we aren't magnets. I'm not sure how homosexuality is unnatural. Please explain without biblical sources. They are unfounded.
By against them, I mean against their views. You basically disapprove of their entire lifestyle. That's very insulting and close-minded.
So God said to stone non-virgins, so we must? He has some pretty violent proclamations, so you suggest we follow through with these things?
Male-female attraction is purely physical lust, btw.
hvrock13 1 year ago
@hvrock13 WELL YOU ARE AGAINST MY VIEWS SO FUCK OFF, AT LEAST I CAN ACCEPT OTHERS AS THEY ARE DISPITE OPPOSING VIEWS! ITS CALLED BEING AN ADULT!! WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM WITH THE BIBLE? SORRY TO SAY, BUT WE ARE MAGNETS, POSITIVE, NEGATIVE, MALE FEMALE, YES NO, UP DOWN, BLACK WHITE, AS ABOVE SO BELOW.
fuckinrelax 1 year ago
@fuckinrelax I think your caps lock key is on, or you're trying to sound important. You most certainly are not accepting others' beliefs. You completely deny the belief that homosexuality is inevitable for some individuals, and that they can't help their sexual preferences. Anyone would agree that you're being the very ignorant person here. I feel you really aren't an adult, as adults usually don't claim their adulthood makes them accepting. Try to open your mind a little, it's quite nice.
hvrock13 1 year ago
@hvrock13 ive explained this to you many times, you just keep seeing me as negative. the only negativity in me is in your ow mind. your the one judging me here. i dont have to prove my love for the world to you in a comment.
fuckinrelax 1 year ago
@fuckinrelax Elton didn't write the lyrics. Have a bit of respect.
clay2606 1 year ago
@clay2606 how was i disrespectful?
fuckinrelax 1 year ago
Incredible, I love this so so much!
mirry91 1 year ago
awesome job, vocals are amazing
deathrockunion 1 year ago
amazing
Gates06 1 year ago
OK I suppose - but you got nothing on Elton John though... although he's a tough act to follow. I guess the only thing that isn't tough about Elton John is his asshole - I hear that's pretty loose...
braducsb2 1 year ago
Amazing cover bro! Great singing talent, and the inflection was great ;)
TheMrVogue 1 year ago
Great cover do you have anymore?
chrisball76 1 year ago
Wow... :)
saryangus 1 year ago
this is so amazing! totally amazing, i prefer this before the original! SERIOUSLY!
99/10
Keep that amazing tune up, bro!!!!
Polium101 1 year ago
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Best cover out there. Period! :)
Slimooon 1 year ago
Solid!
BLSJACK 1 year ago
AWESOME dude!
ChoBooHoo 1 year ago
you my friend have it. from a fellow cover musician and hip cat.. you have me some chills. Keep the real music alive friend.
CalgaryToad 1 year ago
Great job dude. I might play guitar as good as you but I definitely can't sing like that. You really got the package deal dude, good luck.
metalmaniac11 1 year ago
you should make more covers :D
purplelizardsyum 1 year ago
Dude, please tell me the tabs for this? i beg you!
mearsy8 1 year ago
man your a great singer bro.great job
ViGoRiCk 1 year ago
wow he's incredible!
ruebenanderson 1 year ago
Man, I hope you perform because you kick ass.
rramkhal 1 year ago
hahaha :) tell kenzie to put her music on youtube for me!
bobbytheapple 1 year ago
great voice man
ACoryG 1 year ago
This is incredible, you're very talented
karris89 1 year ago
dude real good job.
WFbaskin 1 year ago
whats he tapping when he says "is this thing on?"
smk1289 1 year ago
@smk1289 He's tapping nothing. He's making the tapping noise with his mouth, acting like he is behind glass.
RENRACCODMAC 1 year ago
@RENRACCODMAC ahh i feel dumb haha and badass cover btw mr turpen
smk1289 1 year ago
i would marry you, based on this lol....
3210maura 1 year ago
awesome!
3210maura 1 year ago
this is awesome man! you nailed the chorus!
lookitsagrape1 1 year ago
mate this guy plays like a mother fucker! haha 5 stars keep it up!
could you have a lesson posted :D
jamesrayment 1 year ago
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jamesrayment 1 year ago
Mate thats better than the original lol
DXL84 1 year ago
Great Strumming!
Ele69 1 year ago
This cover is great! I've put it top of my list on my blog of Elton's covers!
kevcassell 1 year ago
btw 5* pretty good cover man!!
MarkoulasTrelos 1 year ago
thats a nice guitar...what is it???
MarkoulasTrelos 1 year ago
killer job man!!!
brechankath 1 year ago
Dude this cover is amazing! You must must must do a lesson! Please please please!
TheTBahama 1 year ago
i love you're voice i replay the video over and over
vennyh95 1 year ago
it also helps that he has a $4,000 guitar lol, great cover
5532087 1 year ago
damn good homie
rockandrolljunkiie 1 year ago
Damn boy! Own it!!
jadarm 2 years ago
Yo Dude, at the end you made the bird realy hummin!!!
Werderbasti 2 years ago
This is one of the best covers of this song Ive heard.
Mozzajobo 2 years ago
Very cocky,you got reason its good.Keep at it!
HawkRock1996 2 years ago
awesome job, pretty much perfect vocal and guitar, I'm a fan!
piercechan 2 years ago
Bravissimo 5/5
Antonovv 2 years ago
Muy bueno!! Huge cover!
Conunparde10 2 years ago 2
nicely done! Wish I could sing like you.. makes me jealous!
bullz1 2 years ago 3
GREAAAAT!!! Love it!
liloleo 2 years ago
AWESOME!! Great voice. Best cover of this song ive heard.
2468hoho 2 years ago
The singing could have been better? Please... That was amazing. Loved your rendition. 5/5
Emreck91 2 years ago
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The singing could've been better.
3/5
SlaughterTheFrail 2 years ago
that was seriously one of the greatest things ive ever heard... ever. just absolutely amazing, keep it up!
ChrisEpperson90 2 years ago
wow great guitarist! plus great voice! 5!
dongil123 2 years ago
wow
bluzemuze 2 years ago
I like your version! I sing a version of Rocket man on my Emilydogcat Channel too :)
Emilydogcat 2 years ago
FANTASTIC MAN!
rebelkt4fsds 2 years ago
this is my favorite youtube cover of any song. really great
slicknick156 2 years ago 2
very skilled guitarist. that was a really proffesional performance
tukaret 2 years ago 2
awesome job! great vox!
Paldrummer 2 years ago
Wow. Great job on a great song. You did it with respect and serious justice. Nice nice job.
macjr67 2 years ago 15
awesome job, bro. what are those chords?
foolintherain116 2 years ago 2
Its a gibson hummingbird. I Love It!
codyturpenmusic 2 years ago 13
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jakebeckkmusic 2 years ago
Nice one man, keep it up awsome stuff
killbilly0 2 years ago
watched if a few times n never comment on peoples shit but that was bomb bro
metcalfe87 2 years ago
wow , thats it , just wow
R0ryShaughnessey 2 years ago
howley shit!
yootesa1515 2 years ago
HOLLY SHIT DUDE, you truly rock. I'd give anything to be able to sing like that. Shot man!!
squashninja 2 years ago 2
Man that was awesome.
I keep on listening to it.
Keep up the good job,
from Italy.
TetsuyaIT 2 years ago 2
Jesus, that's even better than Elton John live.
Great. AAA+
5 STARS from another italian.
BasketBoffalora 2 years ago
wow that was awsome you definitely made elton john happy.
dagoodtimes101 2 years ago
great cover
Nagromman 2 years ago
Beautifully done, amazing voice, and pretty spiffy guitar skills also =D
afbabigrl19 2 years ago
man i have listened to this more than i have listened to the original. simply amazing
mattdabig41 2 years ago
Dont normally like americans. but your good.
ColeHaydnTaylor 2 years ago
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kevinenzou999 2 years ago
That was fucking amazing.
Never stop.
jakebeckkmusic 2 years ago
this is the best thing ive ever experienced in my entire life. Please go to american idol or something, do not let that talent go to waste!
randolph53 2 years ago
dude absolutely incredible better than the original
ajballin5393 2 years ago
Couldn't have said that better myself. Top notch, brilliant!
GrimGary 2 years ago
nice man, nice
duszczak 2 years ago
You're really good fella, i hope you go far!
RiejuRS1cf46 2 years ago
awesome!
ivkiller 2 years ago
great voice man!
zuffafight 2 years ago
Amazing.
spitfire2005 2 years ago
AWESOME VOICE! 5*****
XxSoldxOutxX 2 years ago
This video is amazing, what talent!
goatroast 2 years ago
my real birth name is jacob cody turpen whoes ur dad or do u know him
toadfrog107 2 years ago
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codyturpenmusic 2 years ago
good job cody
bcarls50 2 years ago
Nice! Wicked good cover!
pyros411 2 years ago
Well done Cody. Nice voice, and guitar. I like it !
williheckaslike 2 years ago
this is incredible!
i love this song and think you did it justice.
great job. :)
realkellenandmaggie 2 years ago
Dude, that was seriously awesome! You should do Space Oddity!!! I like space. ok...
drcyclps 2 years ago
very good job!!!!!
saurkraut88 2 years ago
Also if anyone wants to hear more of my songs you can download them on itunes under codyt
codyturpenmusic 2 years ago
Hey guys, a lot of yall are wanting to know the chords to this song so here they are......
verse- (Em, A7, Em, A7, C, B, Am, D) X2
chorus- G, C, G, C, B, A7, C, G
codyturpenmusic 2 years ago
NICE!!!!!!!
snoopster2009 2 years ago
Killed it. Not at all what I was anticipating. Cover some more shit please.
deathbyewok 2 years ago
Best acoustic guitar cover of this great song I've ever heard. Really as they say knocked one over the wall.
hbuetow 2 years ago
Wow, this is excellent!
What are the chords??
npaoun 2 years ago
Love your voice!
acousticdreamer 2 years ago
I stole your guitar cover and I play it now. Ill give you royalties later. Didn't know it could sound good on guitar until this. Nice Work
MVPat1 2 years ago
u nailed it man....u might just have the potential to go pro.
chuckchuckdavedave 2 years ago
I absolutely LOVE this video! What a great singer
karris09 2 years ago
First comment ever goes to this dude.. very nice cover m8!
VINNIGEEE 2 years ago
I wish I could make this video get more traffic. Great job bro, I'm actually quite impressed (and that's not an easy feat sir).
zBlackKnight789z 2 years ago
Nice man not a lot of people can get those high notes 5/5.
Dreamingmisfit03 2 years ago
No words, but 5 stars. You have a great voice and rhythm!!!!
ordepix 2 years ago
Great job ... nice playing .. nice voice.
pooler999 2 years ago
Quite nice young sir, keep it up.
zBlackKnight789z 2 years ago
Awesome! you are rilly good to sing!!!
brucki96 2 years ago
wow man. cool cover.
jakejhgraham 2 years ago
Awesome!
Thommi3 2 years ago
this is superb! keep on doing this stuff, and publish some more of the great covers!
Murkskjis 2 years ago
good*
hatsrus 2 years ago
omg this is soo god. i dont no how u do it but i like this better than the original. great job dude so awesome
hatsrus 2 years ago
where did u get that guitar satnd in the background?
theboywhocantollie 2 years ago
3:35 WOW
randolph53 2 years ago
You've got an awesome range! Check out my cover of it, it's almost as good :)
TheBigRedJay 2 years ago
hey man that was great
cjlhhhhyt 2 years ago
That was freakin great! Thanks for posting.
kukidude70 2 years ago
Wow !
TschockTV 2 years ago
this is very good. please pursue this further cody. your great.
triedinabsentiatube 2 years ago
This is really, really good. Lately, it's hard to find covers done by people who can actually sing.
brianahwanh 2 years ago
omg almost better than elton john himself ha but moooore plz
7704398 2 years ago
wow!
7704398 2 years ago
this is the best cover ive heard on youtube, for ANY song.
theblueandwhite1 2 years ago
WE NEED MOAR FROM CODY TURPEN PLZ
druidlawlz 2 years ago
amazazing!!!
randolph53 2 years ago
damn you're awesome... I like your version just as much or more than elton john's original... really tight dude
Homescid 2 years ago
damn man you ownd the hell out of that song. id like to see more from you.
167tyler 2 years ago
you have a nice personality. love the begining lol. nice cover too :]
sunshinedaisies52 3 years ago
dude. by far the best cover ive EVER heard! i think you accually compare to elton john!
brandinorogers 3 years ago
I must say that watching this have made me smile.
I agree with everyone that says that this is the best cover on youtube.
RiRiHasRedGlasses 3 years ago
It makes me happy when I find a cover of a good song on youtube that's actually being performed well, and damn, is this ever being performed well. I'd really love to get an mp3 of this.
ohnoanotherputz 3 years ago
mp3 would be real nice pleaseee?
sunshinedaisies52 3 years ago
you build up that chorus so well dude!
toddly19 3 years ago
One of the best cover's om Youtube. Bravo
JohnTeeYall 3 years ago
cracking
wiggy1988 3 years ago
Just when I lose hope in music today, I hear people like you play and sing. What a fantastic job on a timeless song. You did it justice and then some. I could totally hear this as a remake on the radio driving down the road.
Orleans11 3 years ago