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Pep, I got your comment about the Beatles, but when I came back to reply, I can't find it. Younger people probably can't imagine what a cultural phenomenon they were. Funnily enough, I started George Martin's book "All You Need is Ears" just a few days ago. Take care.

Thanks, Pep. The final verse just wouldn't come to me on "The Road." I stalled and stalled, but I couldn't recall them. I like to make video records of songs I've learned, but it's so hard to do them "right," and they are never as good as I wish they could be, so I've grown fond of these "start the camera and see what I get" videos. They are rough and mistake-filled, but they are more fun to make and I at least get a video posted once in a while. There are two more days of this "music festival," so stay tuned, haha! Take care.

@@TadBenDawson You must not underestimate your work as it is incredibly interesting for any guitar student or true music lover who want to have a free lesson and at the same time enjoy your music... Have you ever tried to write your own songs?

@@pepstaarrs When I was young, I wrote a lot of lyrics, but I couldn't do much more on guitar than play a few chords. Now that I can do more on guitar, I lack youthful inspiration. Many, many years ago a friend and I entered a songwriting contest. I still have recordings of the songs I submitted somewhere; I thought I might post them if I ever find them. The contest winners got to perform the songs at a local club. My friend could sing well, so he agreed to perform my songs if I won. Alas, neither of us won.

@@TadBenDawson You can easily write new songs... In one hand, you are perfectly skilled on guitar playing and on the other one you can write some lyrics (even in The Beatles' style or dreaming them).

Well, thanks, you are very kind.

Thanks, same to you!

@@TadBenDawson I will always remember you were the first guitar player that I watched on CZcams!!! I got really impressed on your particular style and alternative view.

@@pepstaarrs You are very kind. I well remember your video of the birds at the outdoor restaurant. Time flies. Have a Happy New Year.

@@TadBenDawson 'Bird'n'Breakfast' is still my 'best' song... Yes, time flies, but 'now' is an specific moment of time which remains forever. :)

I think it's just the little riff part I demonstrated combined with generic finger-picking. By generic finger-picking, I mean a typical finger-picking pattern, with the thumb alternating between the 5 and 4 strings (or 6 and 4), with a treble note in between. Bass on 5, treble, bass on 4, treble, etc. It's nice song, but it's been a while and I don't remember! Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Wish I'd been more explicit at the time.

Thanks, Pep. You're very kind. I think you may be my favorite person on CZcams. I'll be watching for your next video. Take care.

@@TadBenDawson Thank you very much!!! I must buy a phone first to make more videos... :)

Sounds like a great idea. I can kind of hear it in my head and it sounds pretty cool! If you upload something, let me know!

@@TadBenDawson sadly never got to see her..but remember her well from the '60's..she and judy henske, who just passed on...thx again..

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Thank you. It's been a few years, so I can't remember for sure, but I want to say it was in Acoustic Guitar magazine... I just searched online and was able to verify! Jan/Feb 1995. Lyle is on the cover in front of a blue background. You can grab a copy on eBay for about $15, it looks like. I just now played around with it a little, and while I don't remember all the notes, I can say it is G, with quick changes to C, then right back to G. That happens about 3 times, then you go to a D with F# in the bass. The C may use just two fingers, with the 4th string open instead of fretted. And the G seems to be just two notes fretted, the F# at 2nd fret, 6th string, and the D on the second string. I remember the tab as being quite good, and I think I played it true to how it was tabbed. If you really like the song a lot, I'd go the eBay route. Good luck!

Wow, thanks a lot for the quick and detailed assist! Much appreciated.

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Well, thanks! Same to you! I couldn't believe it has been 2-1/2 years since I last uploaded anything.

@@TadBenDawson It's never late for you... Anyway, try to work a little harder!!! Your very nice guitar deserves to be played and heard!!! :)

Thank you.

Thanks much. Until now I didn't realize just how close I was to open G. Just the one string different. I'll have to play around with it, too!

Well, thanks a lot! Much appreciated.

What a great Christmas gift! Beautiful song and video! YOU are the maestro! Thanks, and Merry Christmas, Pep!

@@TadBenDawson It's a similar proportion tuning, but using an open capo on the 6th string... I would like to make a video one day like yours and show how to play it!!! :)

@@pepstaarrs Cool. Now I want to give it a close listen with a guitar in my hands. Keep up the good work. I very much enjoy your videos.

@@TadBenDawson I use to tune my guitar at 414Hz=A and it's (Eb Bb Eb Bb Bb Eb) using a capo on the second fret, but with an open 6th string. If you write me at pepsarrats@yahoo.es then I can send you the tabs (I must try to write them first, so it will take a lot of time to me).

@@TadBenDawson You must watch this!!! czcams.com/video/Ugh7OjX1jIY/video.html

Well, thanks a lot! A lot of water under the bridge since I posted that one. Almost ten years to the day. I keep telling myself I'll post more, but time just flies by. I play more than ever, I just don't get around to making videos. Anyway, thanks again. I really appreciate it.

Thanks. Of the songs I've posted here over the years, this one is probably my favorite. MacGowan's lyrics at the end of the song seem pretty perfect to me.

Glad you found it useful! Thanks for the comment.

Thanks for the comment. Yes. I mention it in the video somewhere. It's EAEAAE if I remember correctly. Note the capo on the second fret, so I actually tuned my guitar to DGDGGD and capo'ed up. A little bit of an effort, but worth it. Especially if, unlike me, you can sing well!