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  • Fantastic!  Thanks for all of the great work you have posted!

  • really appreciate you giving your time to listen and your kind post is greatly appreciated!

    peace,

    dale

  • sweet...well done

  • thanks so much for listening....all the best!

    dale

  • Great style. outstanding.

  • thanks so much or listening....Merry Christmas!

    dale

  • is there a tutorial for this cover? i love the intro! great stuff!! keep it up

  • i'm sorry i do not have one....sure appreciate the kind post and thanks for listening!

    dale

  • This was very beautiful! Nice work! 

  • really appreciate you giving your time to listen and thanks for the kind post!

    Happy Holidays,

    dale

  • Thank you very much for this video. I have to play this on sunday on the drums and this is the most helpful for me to listen to. Thank you!!! And keep it up sounds great.

  • i hope it goes very well! Thanks for your kind post....dale.

  • Very very well played.

  • thanks so much for giving your time to listen...Merry Christmas!

    dale

  • amazing! is there a tab available? willing to pay!

  • thanks for listening...have a great season!

    dale

  • @tonedr what is your tuning??

  • drop D

  • Just found your vid rom the acoustic guitar forum, very nicely played! sweet to listen to

  • i appreciate you giving your time to listen...have a great season!

    dale

  • Sweet rendition. Merry Christmas, my friend.

  • sure appreciate you listening....have a great season!

    dale

  • wow made my day.

  • sure appreciate you watching!!

    peace,

    dale

  • Great playing!

  • sure appreciate you giving this a listen...have a great season!

  • Your versatility is endless. Great job on a favorite Xmas tune.

  • hello my friend!! Hope you are staying warm and enjoying the season...thanks for giving this your time....dale.

  • Best guitar arrangement I've heard of this song so far. Nice work!

  • really appreciate you taking time to listen and thanks for the kind post - hope you have a great season!

    dale

  • That was a fantastic arrangement and great playing. I enjoyed it a lot. 

  • thanks so much for your kind post and giving your time to listen!

    peace,

    dale

  • One of my favorite songs done right. Very nice work!

  • sure appreciate you listening and thanks for the kind post!

    dale

  • can you give me the tabs are not, my address is duc.nguyen254 @ gmail.com

  • thanks for watching!

  • Such an awesome and beautiful arrangement! I've looked around for the same one but I can't seem to find it. Would you be able to pass on the tabs if you have them? Once again, very well done!

  • i'm sorry i can't provide tab...thanks for listening,

    dale

  • This is so beautiful. You remind me of the way my husband used to play.

  • that's very nice and greatly appreciated.....thanks for listening!

  • dale!!! jermo violin dude here...youve got quite the following here!! miss your musical genius- but well done! youve got my number- you see any violin on this classic with you id be honored! mmm, nice! till next we meet up sir!

  • hello my friend....so good to hear from you!! You know i'd love to team up on anything with you - maybe it will happen...hope all is good and you guys have a great season!

    peace,

    dale

  • well done very beautiful! your very talented :)

  • thanks for giving your time to listen and the kind post is greatly appreciated!

    dale

  • These beautiful and timeless old songs will always be heard throughout the ages because of such magnificent presentations such as this. Thank You for this wonderful performance.

  • thank you for giving your time to listen and your kind words are very appreciated....all the best!

    dale

  • hey tonedr thxxxx for your song its so beautiful

  • thanks for giving your time to listen!

    peace,

    dale

  • Great job Tonedr you play the song beautifully. I have been looking for Ed's arrangment where did you find it, if I may ask? Thank you

  • really appreciate the kind post and thanks for listening! All the best,

    dale

  • Awesome. The best I had ever listened too. Keep it up !!

  • Thanks for listening & the kind post!

    all the best,

    dale

  • Simply beautiful. Very delicate and moving performance of this classic. Bravo Dale.

    allen

  • hello Allen....thanks for your kind post! Hope you are doing great, your friend, dale.

  • :)

  • thanks for watching!

  • Beautiful. Excellent playing as always. Love the tone.

    Merry Christmas,

    allen

  • Hello Allen, thanks for your kind post....hope you had a great Xmas & I wish you all the best in the year ahead!

    peace,

    dale

  • Well, that just blows away my little finger-picking attempt at this song! Seriously, Sir, that is one of the nicest versions of that song I have ever heard. All props etc. And a very, very Merry Christmas to you!

  • Merry Christmas! thanks for your very kind post....greatly appreciated.

    dale

  • Beautiful Dale. Merry Christmas.

  • hello Rob, thanks and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

  • There ya go again, Dale. Another lovely piece. I'm always blown away by your playing, whether your own arrangements or covers. Very, very pretty. And so in the spirit of this Holiday.

  • hello friend, really appreciate your kind post and thanks for taking your time to listen! Hope you and your family have a great season and all the best in the year ahead,

    dale

  • Your playing is beautiful as always. I really enjoyed this one. Your version of the First Noel inspired me although I haven't gotten to your arrangement yet. I was able to figure out a mandolin and Weissenborn version.

    Merry Christmas,

    Shane

  • Hello Shane, do you have your arrangement posted?? I'm mailing your CD this week - hope your Christmas is great!

    dale

  • @tonedr I can't wait! Yes, my song is posted on soundclick. You can find the link over on the UMGF page...

    Shane

  • i'm on my way to check it out!

  • Very nice!

  • thanks so much for watching......hope your holidays are great!

    peace,

    dale

  • Beautiful. I've been looking for a more advanced version like yours. Do you have tab for this?

  • thanks for watching - shoot me a message. All the best,

    dale

  • That's the exact version Paul Greaver did in 1988 - did'nt know Ed Gerhard arranged this version!

  • great arrangement isn't it - i'll be looking up PG - thanks for watching!

    dale

  • HI dale..Just had to listen again..sorry what is shoot me at PM???? Wondering if you have had the chance to check out my channel???

  • PM = private message. Your channel is just terrific - thanks for sharing music!!

    dale

  • O my gosh....truly beautifulI wish you were part of my Church music group. Do you have TABS?...honestly very very beautiful...thnk you for sharing

  • sure appreciate you taking your time to listen - please shoot me a PM. All the best!

    dale

  • Very nicely done. Thank You

  • sure appreciate you watching and thanks for your kind post - all the best!

    dale

  • I love this arrangement and your playing. Do you have the tab you could send to me?

  • Best arrangement I've ever heard for this great song - thanks for listening & all the best with your music!

    dale

  • Extremely cool! I looked for other posts to see which one I would like to learn for Christmas and this one's the winner.

    You should be recording albums.

  • i sure appreciate you watching and thanks for your kind post - all the best with your music!

    dale

  • absolutely beautiful...

  • Thanks so much for warching & your kind post!

    peace,

    dale

  • Dale: Nice playing. I am working on this piece. It looks like you chose to capo at the first fret instead of the second. Was it because you found it easier in this position? Joel

  • i the reason was to match pitch with the original recording.....hope you enjoy working it up - just a killer arrangement!

    best,

    dale

  • Thank you for sharing Dale. You have been an encouragement to me.

  • Thanks for being willing to check out the video & your post is greatly appreciated - hope this finds you doing very well!

    dale

  • You do justice to this Christmas classic ! Very very good !

  • Thanks so much for watching - Merry Christmas!

  • i listened to it again it is still good, im more of a singer than a player, and man i wish i could play like this, really liked it! im going to put up a version of this great song, look it up and i hope you like it

  • Thanks for your kind words - please shoot me a link when you get it posted! Have a great holiday,

    dale

  • that was good

  • Thanks for watching & I hope your holidays are great!

    dale

  • wow crazy that after 1 full year you still answer your comments....

    almost look like a bot to me lol.

  • appreciate folks watching and i've been fortunate to meet a lot of great folks here!

  • Dale, that was really wonderful. You have a very steady and relaxed playing style, with attention to each note that allows the beauty of the music to resonate.

    Bravo!

  • Thanks for giving your time to watch and your kind post is greatly appreciated. Hope your holidays are terrific!

    dale

  • Where could i find the tabs for this song....this is awsome

  • it is Ed Gerhards' arrangement so tab may be available - thanks for watching!

    dale

  • SWEET !

  • thanks so much for wtaching - hope your holidays are great!

    dale

  • WoW! This is simply fantastic! Very soulful, rich, and thoughtfully done!

    Merry Christmas!

  • thanks so much for watching and your kind post is very appreciated - hope your seasons is great!

    dale

  • sweet dale! you are a master.

    i'd buy your acoustic instrumental christmas song album. let me know when you get it done...

  • you are very kind and i appreciate your post very much! I be very glad to send it your way - have a great season!

    dale

  • Wonderful, Dale. Thanks for posting this.

  • thanks for giving your time to watch - hope your holidays are great!

    dale

  • wonderful.... again, Dale. Has the reverance, softness, and soul this piece deserves. You have a way of doing that- consistently and masterfully. Happy Holidays to you, my friend!

    willy

  • your kind words are very appreciated sir! I hope you and your family has a great season as well, your friend,

    dale

  • Wonderful is an understatement. I want my son to learn this so he can play it at church service. Thanks so much for posting.

  • that would be great - hope he enjoys working it up! Thanks for your kind post and i hope your season is great!

    dale

  • Wonderful!

    Merry Christmas! ;)

  • Thanks for watching - hope you have a great Christmas as well!

    dale

  • Beautiful!

  • thanks so much - hope your season is great!

    dale

  • hope you and your family have a great season as well sir!

    peace,

    dale

  • Beautiful, Merry Christmas Dale

  • thanks so much and i hope you and your family have a great Christmas as well!

    dale

  • wonderful. very, very good. :)

  • thanks so much for watching and have a great season!

    dale

  • Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • thanks so much for watching!

    peace,

    dale

  • Beautiful Dale! Played so well. Enjoyed my listen and watch.

  • thanks for taking your time to listen - have a great season!

    dale

  • Well done, Dale.......such a beautiful piece.

    Blessings to you and your family this holiday season.

    Danno

  • hello Danno - hope all is well and thanks so much for watching!

    dale

  • what a great song and what a blessing u r

  • thanks for taking your time to listen - have a great season!

    peace,

    dale

  • this is great.... Is that a Collings?

  • Yes, an OM. Thanks so much for watching!

    peace,

    dale

  • a lovely song, your playing is nice and  clear.

  • thanks so much for your kind post and taking time to listen!! 

    peace,

    dale

  • nice work..and great tone!

  • thanks so much for watching - all the best!

    dale

  • haha great one bro ! and merry christmas

  • appreciate you watching - hope you have a great 09!

    dale

  • Great job! I also play this but I do it in A and don't get so many ringing open strings.

  • my thanks for taking time to watch......hope your New Year is great!

    dale

  • Just lovely. Perfect on this post Christmas evening looking at our little Nativity scene on the mantle. Thank you.

  • I really appreciate you watching!  Happy New Year!!

    dale

  • Merry Christmas to you too Dale

    i just discovered u a few minutes ago looking for RF's larry's world, great job, and this song, wow on xmas day, beautiful.

    gil

  • hello Gil, hope your Christmas Day is terrific! I'm so thankful to have found your music and friendship - all the best in 09!

    dale

  • Wonderful playing dale! love the sound of ur collings!

    Have a blessed Christmas=)

  • I hope your Christmas is wonderful and a terrific New Year!

    your friend,

    dale

  • Beautiful Dale. Merry Christmas.

  • Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

    dale

  • Beautiful.

    Merry Christmas to you, your friends and family from your friend in Reykjavik, Iceland.

    Sammi

  • thanks Sammi - i hope you have a wonderful Christmas and terrific New Year!

    your friend,

    dale

  • Hi, Dan!

    This is a very fine piece!

    You've done it very well!

    Season's Greetings from

    the Ruhrvalley in Germany

    Wolle

  • Hello Wolle! Sure appreciate you taking time to watch and thanks for your kind words! Happy Holidays to you as well!

    dale

  • Sounds great. Merry Christmas!

  • thanks so much for watching, and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

    dale

  • Your song has so much momentum and dimension- just stirring. Thanks for letting us into your home. And may God warm you and your family's heart in a very special way this Christmas.

  • those words are very kind and mean a lot, thanks! I hope your holidays are terrific and your 09 blessed, your friend,

    dale

  • My new favorite version of an old favorite Christmas song. Well done and thanks for sharing with us. Happy holidays!

  • i sure appreciate you watching! Hope your holidays are terrific as well - all the best!

    peace,

    dale

  • Beautiful! Great stuff Dale :o)

    God Bless

  • thanks so much for watching - sure appreciate your kind feedback! 

    blessings,

    dale

  • wow...it's so amazing....

    wonderful..

  • i really appreciate you taking time to watch! Thanks for the kind words, all the best,

    dale

  • Whoa Bro.. Awesome! I could only aspire to play this all-time favorite of my as well... Have a blessed Christmas.

  • Thanks so much for watching, hope your holidays are terrific as well!

    peace,

    dale

  • I got goosebumps watching your fingerlicking good play man!! You made my Xmas already. Greetings from Shillong, India

  • thanks so much for watching & and your kind words! Hope you have great holidays and all the best,

    dale

  • beautifully done!

  • thanks so much for watching!

    dale

  • Awesome

  • thanks for watching!!

    dale

  • Outstanding.

  • thanks so much for watching!

    dale

  • wow, i love it! i must learn this before christmas :)

  • i hope you do!  Thanks for watching,

    dale

  • One of the best arrangements of this song I have ever heard. Do you know where I can get the tabs for this? Are they online anywhere? I would love to learn this rendition. Absolutely wonderfully done. Very Impressive.

  • Thanks for your kind comments - i sure appreciate you watching! I feel the same way about this arrangement, all the best,

    dale

  • I have the tab for this. If you want it send me a PM. I am not sure why Dale is so reticent about sharing the tab for the songs he performs. I am pretty sure he didnt learn this by ear. No disrepsect Dale.

  • excellent arrangement, Dale! very beautiful and so smooth....thanks for sharing your talent

    all the best,

    Denny

  • hello Denny! Thanks for watching sir - sure appreciate the kind words,

    dale

  • amazing..very nice!!!

  • thanks so much for watching!

    dale

  • This is very beautiful and inspiring! Christmas songs sound so much better staying with the original melody without adding unnecessary changes. I'm just starting fingerstyle guitar so I need to start practicing Christmas songs already.

  • thanks for your kind words - i agree - the melodies on some of these standards are just beautiful, i'm glad to hear you are a fingerstyle player!! All the best,

    dale

  • Beautiful...smooth...what is the tuning?

  • drop D - thanks for watching!