The chords to this are pretty straightforward but I'm really not sure about how to progress the finger picking technique - I know I should get it nailed slowly and then build up speed as I get more used to it but I can't get a rythym to build on - could someone please summarise the right hand string fingering say for the first chord. Good performance with a soulfull vocal - nice work bud
Dude... him being a Christian does not conflict with this song... it EXPLAINS why he wrote it. Christian doctrine says that life is suffering. Becoming a Christian does not make the horrors of this world go away. Being a Christian, if anything, makes life harder.
agreed. i think it is the christian view of sin that is the basis of this song.. "on my best behavior i am really just like him".. we are all sinners, because of the fall of man, it's in our human nature
but he didnt kill 27 boys, he killed 33, and thats just in chicago, there is believed to be more. also he didnt dress up like a clown for his victoms he dressed up for the sick childern in the hospital and would go visit them and make them happy.
actually, I reckon reading somewhere he was dressed as a clown at several occasions. That's how he got some of the boys to enter his house, telling them he would show them some "clown tricks". However I'm not sure, and you're right about him entertaining the kids at the hospital.
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Ok first of all this guy claims to be a christion singer but his song is black and evil. FIRST OF ALL DO YOU GUYS EVEN KNOW WHO JOHN WAYNE GACY WAS. HE KILLED LIKE 27-30 young boys after he raped them and he put on a clown suit and then danced for the boys and then burried them all under his house. HE IS THE WORST CEREAL KILLER IN U.S. HISTORY.
NOW WHY WOULD YOU WRITE A FREAKING CHRISTIAN SONG ABOUT THAT GUY.!!??
It's not a christian song, it's just a song. John Wayne Gacy Jr. is not the worst serial killer in U.S. history. Read up on old Ed Gein. I'm sure your pious mind will just explode. Typing in caps only makes you look like a dumbass. I should remind you would-be christians have done worse things than write a song about a serial killer. Some live the life. Don't demean Sufjan.
just cuz hes a christian doesnt mean he has to write all pretty happy songs, life isnt always happy and the thing i love about sufjan is that even though he is a christan he tackles allot of tabo subjects and talks about allot of dark things, and infact he makes a good biblical point at the end, were all very dark people, we all have our secrets
He wrote it for the Illinois album, why only sing about the good? That is not the only thing that shapes and makes up a state. He wrote about John Wayne because it shook the foundation and lives of everyone in Illinois, the album not only portrays the beauty of Illinois but also the darker side. Yes Sufjan is Christian, yes he has Christian songs but that is not all he writes about and why should he? Hes labeled a "Christian singer" but who says that is what he has to base every song on?
@a1465 He wrote it saying we are all sinners. He was saying John Wayne Gacy Jr. was a terrible person, but he also feels he is no better. We are all sinners. THAT was the point.
legend in his own mind,,lol
mummylips 5 months ago
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mummylips 5 months ago
where did you get your tabs?!
TheMipanda17 10 months ago
All your covers are all very good...and you hit the high notes ahah good job!
muahahaha101 1 year ago
ahh YOU look like a serial killer!
abolcik 1 year ago 5
Ten seconds in and I favorited it! Nice work!
springheeledjack08 1 year ago
You have a most beautiful soft and sweet voice...perfect for this song...:-)
Beautiful cover!
Mariekesone 2 years ago
hey can u please tell me the chords for this pleeease!!?? THANK YOU!! :D
hynamcchucks 2 years ago
look them up online they are easy to find!
jpw112190 2 years ago
Wow, one of the best covers i've heard
XenverX 2 years ago
ok let me re phrase that. This is by far the best cover!!. Dude your incredible!!!. Well done
XenverX 2 years ago
The chords to this are pretty straightforward but I'm really not sure about how to progress the finger picking technique - I know I should get it nailed slowly and then build up speed as I get more used to it but I can't get a rythym to build on - could someone please summarise the right hand string fingering say for the first chord. Good performance with a soulfull vocal - nice work bud
fishfullness 2 years ago
really good cover
maltisch 2 years ago 3
amazing
Infinitymyata 2 years ago
this is awsome! i love this song great job man!
kinnerman1 2 years ago
best cover I've ever heard, by far.
This is amazing.
ashotinthedark10 2 years ago 7
nicely done
spiritprint 2 years ago
Your vocal ability is nearly better than Sufjan´s... excellent!
devaniceCZ 3 years ago
excellent!
aMyCrImSoN 3 years ago
omg. guitar = freaking amazing.
vocals = pretty good, a little quiet
superdudeman467 3 years ago 3
very nice!!
the guitar sounded great.
wearedoctor 3 years ago
Did you have a sinus infection when you were singing this, mate?
CrippledRetardo 3 years ago
ha, he's good thought show your video then we'll talk sinus infections crippled retardo
sellc124 3 years ago
learn to insult people.
charleeinveils 3 years ago 3
I think sellc124 was replying to a nasty comment left by a user called CrippledRetardo . . . Just sayin :)
LauraGammie 2 years ago
i like to hear it, but i´m a little bit scared of you
nothingmatters73 3 years ago 2
haha:d
moviesandmusicBE 2 years ago
Man, you did a great job dude. You really started feeling the song bro.
DINOMITE8 3 years ago 3
I AM IN LOVE WITH YOUR VOICE!
Gothicsublime 3 years ago
Dude... him being a Christian does not conflict with this song... it EXPLAINS why he wrote it. Christian doctrine says that life is suffering. Becoming a Christian does not make the horrors of this world go away. Being a Christian, if anything, makes life harder.
Spicyrifle006 3 years ago 3
agreed. i think it is the christian view of sin that is the basis of this song.. "on my best behavior i am really just like him".. we are all sinners, because of the fall of man, it's in our human nature
beazer32 3 years ago
ditto...good stuff dude
mrdizzle187 3 years ago
great job dude
mrmet5 3 years ago
actually veiwer
a1465
John Wayne Gacy Jr. was infact a serial killer
but he didnt kill 27 boys, he killed 33, and thats just in chicago, there is believed to be more. also he didnt dress up like a clown for his victoms he dressed up for the sick childern in the hospital and would go visit them and make them happy.
KyraPaige 3 years ago
actually, I reckon reading somewhere he was dressed as a clown at several occasions. That's how he got some of the boys to enter his house, telling them he would show them some "clown tricks". However I'm not sure, and you're right about him entertaining the kids at the hospital.
JonathanLundell 3 years ago
you have an amazing voice
hgielamme 4 years ago
This is a surprisingly good cover... good job
OutInTheOcean 4 years ago
pretty good, but what happened to the tempo??
adelsmana 4 years ago
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Ok first of all this guy claims to be a christion singer but his song is black and evil. FIRST OF ALL DO YOU GUYS EVEN KNOW WHO JOHN WAYNE GACY WAS. HE KILLED LIKE 27-30 young boys after he raped them and he put on a clown suit and then danced for the boys and then burried them all under his house. HE IS THE WORST CEREAL KILLER IN U.S. HISTORY.
NOW WHY WOULD YOU WRITE A FREAKING CHRISTIAN SONG ABOUT THAT GUY.!!??
a1465 4 years ago
The Great Depression was the worst cereal killers in U.S. history.
vandeux 4 years ago
omg lol CEREAL KILLER. best ever
boynamedmax 3 years ago
I love cereal.
smphoto1 3 years ago 8
@vandeux Cereal???
DrEaMiNgHuGe 1 year ago
It's not a christian song, it's just a song. John Wayne Gacy Jr. is not the worst serial killer in U.S. history. Read up on old Ed Gein. I'm sure your pious mind will just explode. Typing in caps only makes you look like a dumbass. I should remind you would-be christians have done worse things than write a song about a serial killer. Some live the life. Don't demean Sufjan.
Wayne12491 4 years ago
Thank you Wayne, for using the corect word. Serial is correct. Cereal is breakfast.
alo8386 4 years ago
just cuz hes a christian doesnt mean he has to write all pretty happy songs, life isnt always happy and the thing i love about sufjan is that even though he is a christan he tackles allot of tabo subjects and talks about allot of dark things, and infact he makes a good biblical point at the end, were all very dark people, we all have our secrets
TheHerbDiarys 4 years ago
@Wayne12491 ed gein is technically not even a serial killer. just a grave robber.
questhero 1 year ago
@Wayne12491 ed gein is technically not even a serial killer. just a plain old murder and grave robber.
questhero 1 year ago
@Wayne12491 it is a christian song, listen to some of sujans other meterial, he has quite a few christian songs
splover23 1 year ago
@splover23 lol@that 3 yr old comment I made. I've transcended music now, brah
Wayne12491 1 year ago
He wrote it for the Illinois album, why only sing about the good? That is not the only thing that shapes and makes up a state. He wrote about John Wayne because it shook the foundation and lives of everyone in Illinois, the album not only portrays the beauty of Illinois but also the darker side. Yes Sufjan is Christian, yes he has Christian songs but that is not all he writes about and why should he? Hes labeled a "Christian singer" but who says that is what he has to base every song on?
Joncasper 4 years ago
@a1465 He wrote it saying we are all sinners. He was saying John Wayne Gacy Jr. was a terrible person, but he also feels he is no better. We are all sinners. THAT was the point.
DrEaMiNgHuGe 1 year ago
beautiful cover i love love love! your rendition man, just as good as sufjan's
brokenbeauty321 4 years ago
this is my favorite.
catherinefive 4 years ago
great jobb
Cashflowben983 4 years ago
my fav sufjan song... great job man..
danieljohnsz 4 years ago
Wonderful cover man. beautifly done.
sk8tolive123 4 years ago
fanTASTIC! your version is just as good as sufjan's
cwill181 4 years ago
creepy
Giagiggles 4 years ago
you make it look easy, i also like your pigs on the wing.
WayTooMuchPressure 4 years ago
Amazing cover. You absolutely nailed it - beautiful rendition.
nickredmond 4 years ago
summer jobs oh my gooooooooeeooeeoooeeooooddddd
kierstenmh 4 years ago