me playing On Horseback by Mike Oldfield

I'm playing the ending segment of Mike Oldfield's 37-minute piece 'Ommadawn'. No amp at home so I'm playing through guitar rig. The capo is supposed to be at 7th fret but I'm detuned. Enjoy and sing along! :P

On Horseback
Lyrics: Mike Oldfield, William Murray
Vocals: Mike Oldfield, The Penrhos Kids

I like beer, and I like cheese
I like the smell of a westerly breeze
But what I like more than all of these
Is to be on horseback

Chorus:
Hey and away we go
Through the grass, across the snow
Big brown beastie, big brown face
I'd rather be with you than flying through space.

I like thunder, and I like rain
And open fires, and roaring flames.
But if the thunder's in my brain,
I'd like to be on horseback

Some like the city, some the noise
Some make chaos, and others, toys.
But if I was to have the choice,
I'd rather be on horseback.

Chorus

Some find it strange to be here,
On this small planet, and who knows where.
But when it's strange and full of fear,
It's nice to be on horseback.

Some are short, and others tall,
Some hit their heads against the wall.
But it doesn't really matter at all,
When you happen to be on horseback.

Chorus

So if you you feel a little glum,
To Hergest Ridge you should come.
In summer, winter, rain or sun,
It's good to be on horseback.

Chorus

Chorus

You know, I'd rather be on horseback.

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[orphantabber]

very sweet! your face recalled me a bit the young Mike when he was playing with Kevin Ayers...

[deltagnuen]

@orphantabber thanks dude

[zagato6664]

Me has imprecionado mucho, por la forma en que sientes la musica y la manera en la que la interpretas, sin mencionar que eres el modelo perfecto de heroe de video juego que siempre he alucinado, me encantas. Suerte

[deltagnuen]

@zagato6664 not quite sure what it all meant but gracias =)

[TheGamerSpain]

@deltagnuen It means: You impressed me so much, by the way you feel the music and the way you play the song. You seem like a perfect hero model of a videogame that always impressed me, I like you so much. Good Luck

I'm your official translater XDD (I'm from Spain ^^)

[deltagnuen]

@jmdb1994 haha thanks, when i first started i guess i played 3h a day on average. sometimes i dont touch the guitar for weeks though. keep at it!

[jmdb1994]

@deltagnuen man, YOU ROCK! cool hair... i started at 14 and I'm 16 now (2years) how many hours per day do you practice?

[deltagnuen]

@jmdb1994 I'm 23, started playing 7 years ago.

[jmdb1994]

hey, when did you start to play? how old are you?

[Simon0]

I LOVE MIKE OLDFIELD!!