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I've always loved this. Melody, so I made my own solo guitar arrangement. Let me know what you think in the comments, thanks!

Palm To Pine [ INDIE FOLK ORIGINAL ] #acousticguitar #singersongwriter Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, etc. https://artists.landr.com/692531178985 Nearly every Wednesday for the past year I've driven from Palm Springs / Coachella Valley to the mountains in the San Diego back country. This drive has sort of become my church, if that makes any sense. Palm to Pine was written, recorded, etc. over the last ten days as a way to document this journey and share it with all of you. Thanks for listening! Please leave a tip: https://www.billjonesmusic.co/#PuIxVQ Lyrics When I'm on the road Life moves slow You ain't got no one You ain't got no place If I can't move I can't feel still I can't come back I can't come home Driving through these hills Palm to pine Out by the sea Just down the road Palm to pine Right by the sea [ Instrumental ] Driving through these hills My heart beats slow I can't come home I can't come home Palm To Pine [ INDIE FOLK ORIGINAL ] #acousticguitar #singersongwriter

00:00 Today we're Goin' Up The Country with this guitar tutorial (Student Level: Easy) for beginners. We're going to learn the easy chords / strum, the basic structure of the song, and the melody for beginners. Stick around until the end so you don't miss the BONUS TIP I give on playing simple melodies and chords at the same time! Adult Music Class (Online/Zoom) Signup Link: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/EMRRMWTMHTHH4/checkout/4K4SJJDN7RPHKBYXUSPZ2RJT Play Along vid: https://youtu.be/J-QlKPvdOP0 * NOTE * 1. at any point pause and rewind to make sure you're practicing properly & ask me any questions in the comments, thanks! 2. in the video, during the melody (TAB) sections, the chord changes should be on beat one, but may appear sligthly before the bar line 00:28 Here are the EASY CHORDS: G - C - D 01:51 Here is the basic structure of the song: | G | G | G | G | C | C | G | G | D | D | G | G | (There is one small variation in the bridge, but we'll get there). 02:06 Here is the melody: G -----------|-----------------|----------|-----------------| -0--------|--00------------|----------|--00-----------| -----------|------2-------0-|-(0)------|------2------0-| -----------|--------0-2-----|----------|--------0-2-----| -----------|-----------------|----------|-----------------| -----------|-----------------|----------|-----------------| C G -----------|-----------------|----------|-----------------| -(0)-------|--00------------|----------|------------00-| -----------|------2-------0-|-(0)------|-----------------| -----------|--------0-2-----|----------|-----------------| -----------|-----------------|----------|-----------------| -----------|-----------------|----------|-----------------| D G -----------|-----------------|----------|-----------------| -3-3------|--00------------|----------|-----------------| -----------|------2-------0-|-(0)------|-----------------| -----------|--------0-2-----|----------|-----------------| -----------|-----------------|----------|-----------------| -----------|-----------------|----------|-----------------| 02:26 Strum 03:19 Practice Basic Structure at 100 bpm (use Playback Speed feature to slow down more!) 04:08 Practice Basic Structure at 112 bpm 04:42 Practice Basic Structure at 120 bpm 05:50 Practice Melody at 80 bpm 06:32 Practice Melody at 100 bpm 07:07 Practice Melody at 120 bpm 07:36 BONUS TIPS: Now lets combine the chords & melody! Here are the lyrics: I'm going up the country Baby, don't you wanna go? I'm going up the country Baby, don't you wanna go? We gonna go somewhere Where I've never been before I'm going, I'm going Where the water tastes like wine I'm going Where the water tastes like wine So we can jump in the water Stay drunk all the time Come on now Ricky I'm gonna leave this city Got to get away I'm gonna leave this city Got to get away Well, all this fussing and fighting Man, you know I sure can't stay Now baby, pack your leaving trunk 'Cause we've got to leave today Just exactly where we're going, I cannot say We might even leave the U.S.A. 'Cause I gotta a brand new game I wanna play Come on Walter now No use of you running Or screaming and crying 'Cause you've got a home As long as I've got mine Oh, you know you do Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Alan Wilson Going Up the Country lyrics © Emi Unart Catalog Inc.

I used to cover Fire and Rain about 15 years ago and this morning I was feeling creative. So, I grabbed this old electric guitar & added a little groove to this classic James Taylor tune. It's easy to be creative when you're out here on top of the world. It's really just our little off-grid cabin in the San Diego back-country. The fire and rain of life (sturm und drang) make cover songs like these therapy. Please subscribe, thanks! 🙏 http://www.billjonesmusic.co Lyrics Just yesterday mornin', they let me know you were gone Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song I just can't remember who to send it to I've seen fire and I've seen rain I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend But I always thought that I'd see you again Won't you look down upon me, Jesus? You've got to help me make a stand You've just got to see me through another day My body's aching and my time is at hand And I won't make it any other way Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend But I always thought that I'd see you again Been walking my mind to an easy time My back turned towards the sun Lord knows, when the cold wind blows It'll turn your head around Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line To talk about things to come Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend But I always thought that I'd see you, baby One more time again, now Thought I'd see you one more time again There's just a few things coming my way this time around, now Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain, now Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Taylor James V Fire And Rain lyrics © Emi Blackwood Music Inc., Country Road Music

Peaceful Easy Feeling is one of the top requested cover songs of all time! I decided to play it today in a minor key. I'm not sure this cover of Peaceful Easy Feeling in a minor key would be one of the top requested cover songs because it is has a creepy vibe to it. Always a good time changing a classic song to the parallel minor key! Please Subscribe TIP$ http://www.billjonesmusic.co Lyrics I like the way your sparkling earrings lay Against your skin so brown And I want to sleep with you in the desert night With a billion stars all around 'Cause I got a peaceful easy feelin' And I know you won't let me down 'Cause I'm already standin' On the ground And I found out a long time ago What a woman can do to your soul Aw but she can't take you any way You don't already know how to go And I got a peaceful easy feelin' And I know you won't let me down 'Cause I'm already standin' On the ground I get this feelin' I may know you As a lover and a friend This voice keeps whisperin' in my other ear Tells me I may never see you again 'Cause I get a peaceful easy feelin' And I know you won't let me down 'Cause I'm already standin' I'm already standin' Yes, I'm already standin' On the ground Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Jack Tempchin Peaceful Easy Feeling lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc

The first time I played this song I was a kid. It was at Grandparents Day at St. Patrick's School in Carlsbad, CA. Then, I played it 10,000 times as a classical guitarist at weddings. Here I am with my brother, Stephen Jones. He adds the best vibes to any song! Timeless.. http://www.billjonesmusic.co Here Comes the Sun cover [arr. Jones Bros] The Beatles #classicrockcovers w/ Lyrics Here comes the sun do, do, do Here comes the sun And I say it's all right Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here Here comes the sun do, do, do Here comes the sun And I say it's all right Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here Here comes the sun do, do, do Here comes the sun And I say it's all right Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear Here comes the sun do, do, do Here comes the sun And I say it's all right Here comes the sun do, do, do Here comes the sun And I say it's all right Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: George Harrison Here Comes the Sun lyrics © Harrisongs Ltd

http://www.billjonesmusic.co​ http://www.instagram.com/billjonesmusic​ | http://www.facebook.com/billjonesmusic​ Matteo Carcassi [1796–1853] Opus 60 No. 2 Etude Alvarez Yairi #classicalguitar​ Life Carcassi was born in Florence, Italy, and first studied the piano, but learned guitar when still a child. He quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso concert guitarist. He moved to Germany in 1810, gaining almost immediate success. By 1815, he was living in Paris, earning his living as a teacher of both the piano and the guitar. On a concert tour in Germany in 1819, he met his friend Jean-Antoine Meissonnier for the first time. Also a well-known guitarist, Meissonnier published many of Carcassi's works in his Paris publishing house. For Meissonnier he also arranged a number of popular songs for guitar that were originally written for piano, including works by Théodore Labarre and Loïsa Puget. From 1820 on, Carcassi spent the majority of his time in Paris. In 1823, he performed an extremely successful series of concerts in London that earned him great fame, both as a performing artist and as a teacher. However, in Paris, a long time passed before his talents were truly recognized, partly because of the presence of Ferdinando Carulli. Carcassi was in Germany again during autumn 1824. Afterwards he performed in London, where his reputation now gave him access to more prestigious concert halls. Finally he returned to Paris. For several years, he made concert trips from here to the important musical centres of Europe. After a short return to performing in 1836, he quit his concert practice around 1840 and died in Paris in 1853. Music Carcassi wrote a method for guitar (Op. 59), first published with Schott in Mainz, in 1836. It is still valuable, relevant and interesting. His most famous works are collected in his 25 Études, Op. 60. In these, he managed to blend technical skills and brilliant Romantic music. This is the reason his music is still played by so many classical guitarists today.

My brother, Stephen, has a version of this song that I played on repeat during some dark times. Inspired by the Townes Van Zandt version, here's my rough take. "Dead Flowers" is a song recorded by the Rolling Stones. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, it appears on their 1971 album Sticky Fingers as side two's fourth track. Dead Flowers [Rolling Stones] cover | lyrics video #classicrockcovers​ Song by The Rolling Stones Well, when you're sitting there in your silk upholstered chair Talkin' to some rich folk that you know Well, I hope you won't see me in my ragged company Well, you know I could never be alone Take me down little Susie, take me down I know you think you're the queen of the underground And you can send me dead flowers every morning Send me dead flowers by the mail Send me dead flowers to my wedding And I won't forget to put roses on your grave Well, when you're sitting back in your rose pink Cadillac Making bets on Kentucky Derby Day Ah, I'll be in my basement room with a needle and a spoon And another girl to take my pain away Take me down little Susie, take me down I know you think you're the queen of the underground And you can send me dead flowers every morning Send me dead flowers by the mail Send me dead flowers to my wedding And I won't forget to put roses on your grave Take me down little Susie, take me down I know you think you're the queen of the underground And you can send me dead flowers every morning Send me dead flowers by the U.S. Mail Say it with dead flowers in my wedding And I won't forget to put roses on your grave No, I won't forget to put roses on your grave Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Mick Jagger / Keith Richards Dead Flowers lyrics © Universal Music - Mgb Songs

I learned this arrangement from the Romeros while in college at SDSU. I'm playing it from memory here & I'm not sure I've ever even seen the sheet music. I love this short beautiful piece by one of my favorite composers. Album for the Young (Album für die Jugend), Op. 68, was composed by Robert Schumann in 1848 for his three daughters. The album consists of a collection of 43 short works. Unlike the Kinderszenen, they are suitable to be played by children or beginners. The second part, starting at Nr. 19 ("Kleine Romanze"), is marked Für Erwachsenere (For adults; For more grown-up ones) and contains more demanding pieces.

I played this piece Rosita by Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909) on my Alvarez Yairi [1984] classical guitar in college & today I decided to resurrect it. How would you describe the tone of this guitar? Francisco de Asís Tárrega y Eixea (21 November 1852 – 15 December 1909) was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist of the Romantic period. He is known for such pieces as Recuerdos de la Alhambra. He is often called "the father of classical guitar" and is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. http://www.billjonesmusic.co​ http://www.instagram.com/billjonesmusic​ | http://www.facebook.com/billjonesmusic​

My wife and I live off grid in the back country of San Diego county and I woke up this morning to some fresh snow. I'll be stuck here for a bit and it reminded me of this song Lodi by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Check out my cover and let me know what you think in the comments below, thanks! LODI CCR [Creedence Clearwater Revival] Cover with Lyrics #classicrockcovers | billjonesmusic Lyrics Video (Karaoke / Sing-Along) Just about a year ago I set out on the road Seekin' my fame and fortune Lookin' for a pot of gold Thing got bad things got worse I guess you will know the tune Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again I rode in on the Greyhound I'll be walkin' out if I go I was just passin' through Must be seven seven months or more Ran out of time and money Looks like they took my friends Oh Lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again The man from the magazine Said I was on my way Somewhere I lost connections Ran out of songs to play I came into town, a one night stand Looks like my plans fell through Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again If I only had a dollar For ev'ry song I've sung And ev'ry time I had to play While people sat there drunk You know, I'd catch the next train Back to where I live Oh Lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again Oh Lord, I'm stuck in Lodi again Source: LyricFind Songwriters: John Cameron Fogerty Lodi lyrics © The Bicycle Music Company

i wish that i could take you with me i wonder would you even miss me i'll be gone all day lying on the floor waitin' by the door i'll be gone all day

My dad requested this great song by Steve Miller Band. My first guitar teacher, Greg Douglass, played with Steve Miller and cowrote the song Jungle Love!

I wrote this song based on a loop I created. It's about a coming dark winter. Let me know what you think?

"Three chords and the truth," apparently coined by Harlan Howard and not Bob Dylan! Here's my take. There are only two lyrics and it's a loop. So, even better. we did nothing (oh look the criminals said) bill jones music original loop

This one is a lot of fun to play!

Antoine "Fats" Domino Jr. (February 26, 1928 – October 24, 2017) was an American pianist and singer-songwriter. One of the pioneers of rock and roll music, Domino sold more than 65 million records. His musical style was based on traditional rhythm and blues, accompanied by saxophones, bass, piano, electric guitar, and drums. http://www.instagram.com/billjonesmusic | http://www.facebook.com/billjonesmusic Bill Jones Music | Fats Domino | Ain't That A Shame | Acoustic Country / Hawaiian Cover

Last year this artist was composing/recording instrumental music on this beautiful sounding guitar. Luckily, he was able to document some of the process. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Chiquitita ABBA Spanish Classical Guitar Instrumental Cover Bill Jones Music Lyrics Chiquitita, tell me what's wrong You're enchained by your own sorrow In your eyes there is no hope for tomorrow How I hate to see you like this There is no way you can deny it I can see that you're oh so sad, so quiet Chiquitita, tell me the truth I'm a shoulder you can cry on Your best friend, I'm the one you must rely on You were always sure of yourself Now I see you've broken a feather I hope we can patch it up together Chiquitita, you and I know How the heartaches come and they go and the scars they're leaving You'll be dancing once again and the pain will end You will have no time for grieving Chiquitita, you and I cry But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you Let me hear you sing once more like you did before Sing a new song, Chiquitita Try once more like you did before Sing a new song, Chiquitita So the walls came tumbling down And your love's a blown out candle All is gone and it seems too hard to handle Chiquitita, tell me the truth There is no way you can deny it I see that you're oh so sad, so quiet Chiquitita, you and I know How the heartaches come and they go and the scars they're leaving You'll be dancing once again and the pain will end You will have no time for grieving Chiquitita, you and I cry But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you Let me hear you sing once more like you did before Sing a new song, Chiquitita Try once more like you did before Sing a new song, Chiquitita Try once more like you did before Sing a new song, Chiquitita Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Benny Goran Bror Andersson / Ingrid Bjornov / Niklas Stromstedt / Bjoern K. Ulvaeus Chiquitita lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

This is my dog, Molly. We like to sit up here in our off-grid mountain cabin and pass the time.

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This is a cover of one of my favorite Townes Van Zandt songs, Kathleen. I don't know why I love dark songs like this.

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