Grateful Dead cover - Wharf Rat

I can't seem to finish a song without at least one mess-up. I'd like to say that in my prep to leave the country, I've spent almost no time practicing the guitar, and that's why. But the fact is, I've always been mistake-prone; playing for myself in my room, I really don't try to perfect my play since I'm not trying to impress anyone. Maybe I should start trying? And believe it or not, my voice has still not recovered. I'm not what I consider to be a "natural" singer, so when I don't get to practice often (as was the case when I was sick), I need a good three to four weeks to feel that I'm able to hit notes correctly again. It's been about 1 week since I feel I've more or less recovered from my sickness...whatever the heck it was! Anyway, as always, thanks for watching. And I'm really enjoying the feedback and encouragement from people. Thanks. :)

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Music

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• Grateful
• Dead
• Wharf
• Rat

[noreaster08]

super! gave me chills, my favorite song

[frfr1234frfr]

@noreaster08 Thanks! That middle part always gets me..."but I'll get back on my feet some day."

[Bradfordmemes]

As a man who saw The Dead fifteen times or so, (not to mention the Garcia band several times) I'd like to compliment your performance of this song.

Actually, I'm so old that I also saw The Beatles (twice), Hendrix, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis in his acoustic period. Not to mention Dizzy Gillespie, Traffic, The Band and The Fani Allstars (1972).

[frfr1234frfr]

Thank you! You've seen some greats! I'm only trying to copy a few of them for the joy of playing and singing. Take care.

[shanky006]

hey... help me out...

what are the chords u play for the intro and the verses ?

[frfr1234frfr]

I've learned almost every song I know by ear. That, combined with my poor knowledge in theory, accounts for my incorrect chord choice. I would suggest you look at JDarks stuff on youtube. I have checked out a few of his videos, and he's amazing! If you insist on using my chords, they are simple: A, E-minor, and D for the intro and verse; D, A, C and G for the bridge. Hope this helps!

[ds7202]

very good man

don't get hung up on the "mistakes"... there really aren't any when playing this music.

[chuck0000001]

hey don't sweat the misteaks.... Jerry was great but he made his fair share of misteaks too. the trick is to keep on going and call it improv.

[nicka542]

What are the chords for it and what are you doing with that A when you play it are you sliding it? You should make a how to vid!

[deadluvva]

Sweet version indeed.

Man I love that song.

I love my Pearly Baker best, more than my wine...... :-)

[atcpilotsc]

Wow.. just wow..

[sharegrace]

Jesus Christ bless you. Good job.... The good LORD willing.... Enjoy the music.

[IgotLoveforthaLot]

Good energy, great cover!!!

[IgotLoveforthaLot]

GREAT COVER !!

[jrbolinger]

Thats great man...I love it.. you sing well..definitely did it justice. Well done,

[Bortherhood]

Very Nice! He has power!

I have never seen a great cover like this, when you play at home like this.

[Bortherhood]

Very good cover!

[completelyclay]

Nice rendition!