Alone again (Naturally) Gilbert O'Sullivan guitar cover. Played by Phil McGarrick. FREE TABS.

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"Alone Again (Naturally)" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. It was released in 1972 at the same time as (but not on) the album, Back to Front. In total, the single spent six weeks, non-consecutively, at No. 1 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Billboard ranked it as the No. 2 song for 1972. In Casey Kasem's American Top 40 of the 1970s, "Alone Again (Naturally)" ranked as the fifth most-popular song of the decade (Debby Boone's "You Light Up My Life" was No. 1). "Alone Again (Naturally)" also spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart. The track reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
Played on my Fender custom Stratocaster 56nos fitted with Kinman Impersonator 54 V3 pickups on mid position. Through an Alesis Quadraverb Q2 with EFTP Patch 0-36.
The acoustic solo played on my 2004 Gibson Birdseye Maple J200 fitted with an LR Baggs “Anthem” microphone/transducer using patch 1-65 (no echoes) on my Q2 and also a TE Electronics “Bodyrez” pedal.
Sound recorded in Cubase SX6 and edited with the three 4K Video takes in Sony Vegas Pro 14.
I used a Karaoke backing track available here :- www.karaoke-version.co.uk/cus...
Remember to mute the Lead acoustic guitar, Lead Vocal & Backing Vocals before downloading if you want to use it for a guitar instrumental.
I made Tabs out of my arrangement which are FREE to download from my website here :-
philmcgarrick.co.uk
LYRICS
in a little while from now
If I'm not feeling any less sour
I promise myself to treat myself
And visit a nearby tower
And climbing to the top
Will throw myself off
In an effort to
Make it clear to whoever
Wants to know what it's like when you're shattered
Left standing in the lurch at a church
Were people saying, My God, that's tough
She stood him up
No point in us remaining
We may as well go home
As I did on my own
Alone again, naturally
To think that only yesterday
I was cheerful, bright and gay
Looking forward to who wouldn't do
The role I was about to play
But as if to knock me down
Reality came around
And without so much as a mere touch
Cut me into little pieces
Leaving me to doubt
Talk about, God in His mercy
Oh, if he really does exist
Why did he desert me
In my hour of need
I truly am indeed
Alone again, naturally
It seems to me that
There are more hearts broken in the world
That can't be mended
Left unattended
What do we do
What do we do
Alone again, naturally
Looking back over the years
And whatever else that appears
I remember I cried when my father died
Never wishing to hide the tears
And at sixty-five years old
My mother, God rest her soul
Couldn't understand why the only man
She had ever loved had been taken
Leaving her to start
With a heart so badly broken
Despite encouragement from me
No words were ever spoken
And when she passed away
I cried and cried all day
Alone again, naturally
Alone again, naturally

[@turndroid234]

More and more millenials like me are listening to 80s and 90s music....man I missed out on these golden years. Thanks for sharing.

[@evertspies3345]

You might have missed out the live vibe, but it is still right here with us forever in 2024. I'm 72 and I was fortune to live through those years.

[@jaymac5397]

Try 70s dude that’s a 70s song but yes unfortunately I couldn’t appreciate music like this till much later todays stuff is not music

[@peterobrien2300]

THAT WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, GORGEOUS, REMARKABLE GUITAR I HAVE EVER HEARD

[@MalevEvans-dw3do]

Phil is brilliant at Gilbert O'Sullivan. He really has these songs right

[@random275]

Thanks so much Malev ! Cheers Phil

[@davidallardyce-ni8jn]

Beaytifull
Gilbert O'Sullivan
tune played by
a very distinguish
gentleman.❤❤

[@random275]

Thanks very much David !! all the best Phil

[@geoffers47]

A beautiful song Phil, and you have produced an excellent instrumental version.
The mix of guitars worked so well.
Cheers!
Geoff.

[@random275]

Thanks very much Geoff ! Always fun using the acoustics where I can :-) Glad you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@col.davidcrockett5959]

Great rendition of this old song that takes me back to a much better time in life. Thanks for what you do for us with your wonderful talent.

[@random275]

Thank you so much David !! All the best Phil

[@jaywilliams2139]

Much better times.

[@davidallardyce-ni8jn]

We might be
Older kids..
But we still
L❤ve
🎶
Well done...

[@random275]

Thanks very much David ! Cheers Phil

[@bernardotk9677]

I''m 45 and wish i could have lived the 60's and 70's gold music era. I always miss manythings i from a past i have not lived.
Greetings from Brazil.

[@6mobzombie]

Oh sir I really adore you. I love the fact that you can still move your fingers like that.

[@random275]

Thanks for those great comments !! 🙂Cheers Phil

[@xangelo3127]

Wow, tengo 13 años y quiero aprender guitarra, a este señor le calculo unos 76 años y me sorprende lo bien que toca la guitarra eléctrica lmao

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

A lovely arrangement and played gently with a very sympathetic tone.
Very enjoyable,
Take care
Dave

[@random275]

Thanks Dave :-) Gilbert was (and still is) a great song writer... Very sad lyrics though ! Cheers Phil

[@tracybrusman9538]

"Alone Again Naturally"! This song brings me back to my teens. Little did we know - life would be one a wild & crazy ride. I love your instrumental version! You nailed it my friend!

[@random275]

Thanks again Tracy for your good comments ! Very much appreciated.. Cheers Phil

[@2bikemikesguitartopics145]

Yup I remember this. Well done as usual. The jumbo is beautiful.

[@random275]

Thanks Mike ! Glad you remember it:-) Pleased you liked the acoustic.. Cheers Phil

[@korozakisensie2885]

3x i hear this grandpa phill thank you so much

[@random275]

Thanks very much Tiamz !! Cheers Phil

[@iuliuzsejki8569]

Excellent! Great performance! Loved it!

[@random275]

Many thanks Luliu ! So glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@timmyasikin3953]

Awesome Guitar Playing....

[@random275]

Thank you so much Timmy !! All the best.. Phil

[@davidallardyce-ni8jn]

See kids...
Grand pa still got it
when he was young❤❤❤🎉

[@random275]

LOL ! 😁Thanks David ! Cheers Phil

[@donnyorr3592]

Lovely, easy Listening music thank you Phil l could listen to that music all day long.🎼🎶🎸🤓

[@random275]

Thanks you so much Donny !! that's a great complement.. Cheers Phil

[@KjellChristensen__KC-MUSIC]

Always a pleasure to listen to your playing Phil. Have a great week. See you soon

[@random275]

Thanks very much Kjell ! always good to hear from you.. Cheers Phil

[@diegoandrespotosiortiz2684]

¡ESTO ES ARTE!, GRACIAS MAESTRO 👏

[@davidoflinn4101]

Wow. Great tune one of my favourite. Love it Phil keep all the great tunes. Coming 💤🎸

[@binhchieu6295]

Thank so much Sir Phil Mac Garrick

[@random275]

Thank you Binh ! Phil

[@harrycarpio]

900 up, 10 down, no contest. I love what I hear, and 900 others do too. Please continue what you are doing and, Phil, thank you very much.

[@chtiburnsman1]

Such a beautiful interpretation Phil on one of the saddest songs ever written.
Luckily your interpretation brings joy
Denis

[@random275]

Hi Denis - Yes I agree when I read the words all in one go it was so sad - Thanks for your good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@luciano.0379]

The guitar makes me remember the shadows. Gorgeous cover, thanks for let us hear this masterpiece

[@kevlec1947]

Beautifully played Phil. Stay Safe, cheers to all the family.

[@random275]

Thanks very much Kev ! glad you liked it :-) All the best.. Phil

[@gtaurban3734]

This is beatifull!

[@GoldenStreetMusic]

Hi Phil,
Coincidentally, I have been listening to Gilbert O'Sullivan quite a bit lately. He wrote some beautiful melodies that have endured over the years, and this is certainly one of his best songs. Your instrumental interpretation was quite lovely, and I enjoyed the walk down memory lane. Both guitars sound great, and that Gibson acoustic is a rare beauty. Thanks for another wonderful upload!
All the best, James

[@random275]

Thanks for the nice comments James ! Glad you like Gilbert too ! It was fun using the J200 and to find a song where there is an acoustic solo to cover. All the best.. Phil :-)

[@davidplaysyourfavoritesong]

Very beautiful cover Phil. And a impressive sound.
Always a joy listening to you.
David

[@random275]

Thanks a lot David ! Very happy you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@iranimaria1662]

Lindo, ficou muito bom,vc tá de parabéns é muito bom tocando 😍

[@random275]

Obrigado pelo seu comentário Irani! muito apreciado .. Phil

[@CRDavid]

Bellísima 🎶saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@ivanr.76]

Very, very good!!!

[@joaobatistaromeiro4664]

Bom dia Phil 10 horas da manhã em São Paulo, BRAZIL, ouvindo mais uma bela música Deus te abençoe Mestre da guitarra.

[@random275]

Obrigado como sempre João por seus bons comentários! Muito apreciado .. Phil

[@anthonyollivierre5017]

Beautiful!!!!

[@random275]

Thank you very much Anthony !! Cheers Phil

[@matheusreis7187]

Toca muito parabéns 👏 🇧🇷

[@random275]

Many thanks Matheus !! Cheers Phil

[@edwill62]

spectacular, another tune I have not heard in years, Thanks Phil for the memories

[@random275]

Thanks Ed I'm glad you know the original and liked my cover ! All the best Phil

[@boyongzkiebarr5130]

Beautiful rendition of a beautiful song. Love it🌷😍

[@Crunchabul]

Sublime!!!

[@alanpeters]

Wow!! an absolutely wonderful arrangement of this great classic, played to perfection as always, very enjoyable listening Phil......take care Alan

[@random275]

Thank you so much Alan ! very pleased you liked it... All the best Phil

[@codewithdevhindi9937]

lovely

[@random275]

Thank you very much ! Cheers Phil

[@manuelfranciscoflores]

times to remember, thanks

[@random275]

Many thanks Manuel !! Cheers Phil

[@eduardosuarez4239]

PHIL NOS HACES RECORDAR NUESTRA JUVENTUD, CON HERMOSAS MELODIAS GRACIAS.......

[@random275]

Gracias por los buenos comentarios Eduardo! Todo lo mejor Phil

[@rustyspoons9649]

Outstanding

[@random275]

Thanks very much !! Cheers Phil

[@juliuscaesar2596]

I shed a tear for this, for this, this is music

[@random275]

Thank you very much Leon ! All the best.. Phil

[@Refusi]

Nice sharing my dear friend.L36
Thanks for sharing with us

[@random275]

Thanks very much for your good co9mments.. Cheers Phil

[@user-hw3vu3rj4e]

increiblemente hermosa interpretacion, yo recien estoy comenzando a tocar ya estoy en los 50 , dios me ayude a tocar como usted, graciasm

[@countrybowwow]

All right. 351th friend.
Nice to meet you, buddy.
Thank you for sharing a good video. 👍🏼
I wish you a healthy and blessed year in 2021

[@random275]

Thanks very much ! Appreciated Phil

[@jimgardiner3476]

Love it! More Gilbert please Phil.

[@random275]

Many thanks Jim ! so glad you like the Gilbert ones ! all the best... Phil

[@davidallardyce-ni8jn]

Electric and acoustic GREAT
Thanks Mr M❤

[@random275]

Thank you so much David !! All the best Phil

[@bernardbigorgne2535]

Great Guitar playing Phil, nice Gilbert O'Sullivan Guitar Cover, so well interpreted.
All the best & take care.
Bernard.

[@random275]

Thanks so much Bernard ! Very glad you liked it :-) All the best Phil

[@jaynehabens5793]

Another great tune xx

[@random275]

Thanks very much Jayne ! Very pleased you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@longbui4038]

HI MR PHIL EXCELLENT GUITARIST NICE SONG AND TUNE BEST WISHES AND GOOD HEALTH TO YOU 🙋🎸🎸👍⚘⚘☕☕🙋

[@random275]

Thank you very much Long Bui ! Very pleased you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@graceolims2297]

Beautifully played, love this song.👏👏

[@random275]

Thank you very much Grace !So pleased you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@giuseppemascali532]

Grande Phil, bellissima versione..❤

[@StratSound]

Hi Phil, super version....great acoustic section too...all in all just perfect! All the best, Bill

[@random275]

Thanks very much Bill ! I'm pleased you liked it :-) All the best Phil

[@ernestwilson6599]

Beautifully played Phil with your normal lovely sound. Regards, Ernie.

[@josewolf9151]

Excelente ❤ grande maestro ❤

Hello! Thank you and bravo for this pleasant sharing. Have a good week. My best regards Danielle

[@random275]

Thanks very much Danielle !! All the best Phil

[@Cicasy]

Bellísimo! :)

[@JohnAlex]

Another Gilbert O'Sullivan, that's nice - a lovely instrumental version, keep them coming, I really like listening to this!👍👍
Best wishes!
John

[@random275]

Thanks for your good comments John ! glad you like the Gilbert ones.. All the best Phil

[@moonwalker9038]

Quedé en shock con éste señor, que gran guitarrista.

[@random275]

¡¡Muchas gracias Moonwalker!! Saludos Phil

[@bigsteve9291]

Great combination of the 2 guitars phil worked brilliantly herd the first in years the other on hits of the 70s CD and now this makes a great instrumental thanks for sharing

[@random275]

Thanks very much Steve - It's one I remember so well from the early '70's and very pleased you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@dansguitarheaven]

Nailed it! Of course I knew you would. Great song and Great performance. Way to go Phil. Regards, Dan

[@random275]

Thank you so much Dan ! I appreciate it.. Cheers Phil

[@SLK4000]

Phil, this is wonderful performance.

[@random275]

Thanks very much ! So glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@AurelioZamora-ip5sp]

No me canso de verlo mi canción favorita desde que tenía 17 años. Tengo 66. 😂

[@carolynbrannon3707]

Awesome Beautiful wonderful. Thank you. 🌹

[@random275]

Thank you so much Carolyn ! All the best Phil

[@deiseclemente817]

I love this is music...Phil..Beautiful..my dear.🎶🎸🎶thank you...💕💕💕

[@random275]

Thanks very much Deise ! All the best Phil

[@deiseclemente817]

@@random275 I thank you..💓

[@williammchale5356]

Love listening to your music :)

[@random275]

Thanks very much William ! so glad you like it.. Cheers Phil

[@angelalexis6897]

Awesome skills

[@random275]

Thanks very much Angel :-) Cheers Phil

[@Jacek1985r]

Beautiful melody. Great performance, nice to see and listen to acoustic guitar amazing sound !

[@random275]

Thank you very much Jacek !! All the best Phil😁

[@santi91pc]

Love you playing so much

[@random275]

Thanks very much Santi !! Cheers Phil

[@enriquelatorre2159]

Wow Phil! You play fantastic this beautiful song my congratulations

[@random275]

Thanks very much Enrique ! very much appreciated.. Phil

[@kooksm48]

Phil, this is awesome and fabulous. I really live the tune. Thank you soooo much for sharing. Wishing you and your family well and safe at all time.

[@random275]

Thank you so much Roger ! I'm very pleased you liked it :-) All the best Phil

[@davidmcausland4088]

How wonderful Phil and Apt as i have 8 inches of snow outside my door, I love hearing the acoustic being used as well as the electric and this is one of those songs which just make you smile as well, So as Cpt Oates said i'm going out for a walk I may be some time..LOL

[@random275]

I'm jealous of the snow David ! my turn will come :-) Thanks for your great comment on this one and glad you liked hearing the acoustic :-) All the best Phil

[@billfoley3151]

Another cracking rendition Phil 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@random275]

Thanks very much Bill ! ATB Phil

[@patriziapiccirilli3717]

♡ It was great😌💗 beautiful performance!! 🎶👍363💞💕

[@monia54190]

Bonjour PHIL
Belle musique que vous nous partagez, bravo à vous , superbe prestation !
Je vous souhaite une belle journée et toutes mes amitiés
Monia

[@random275]

Merci beaucoup Monia! Tout le meilleur Phil

[@ianwilsonguitarist3079]

Hi Phil, Excellent, lovely tones........ lovely guitars...... JUST ABOUT PERFECT....... right amount of echo / reverb etc. Brilliant job sir........ really, really really enjoyed this one, gonna listen again and maybe again.
Suited your style perfectly and played superbly. In fact it couldn’t have been any better.
Enjoy the rest of the week ....... Stay safe & keep well....... ❤️Ian 🎸

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comments Ian !! I haven't played it before but the tune has always been in my head since the '70s..
So pleased you liked :-) All the best Phil

[@JosephWuestemberghs]

Très belle interprétation !
Merci Phil
Jo

[@random275]

Thanks very much Jo !! All the best Phil

[@JesusFlores-mp2ol]

It is really amazing your way of playing with the Guitar is you amazing

[@random275]

Thank you very much Jesus !! All the best Phil

[@VideoStudioMelodie]

SUPERBE Phil
Musicalement

[@random275]

Thanks very much !! Phil

[@brianbowley6934]

A brilliantly executed rendition of a good song Phil.

[@random275]

Thank you so much Brian ! very glad you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@joaodonizetiredondo108]

Recordar é viver parabéns PHIL
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@random275]

Thanks João !! All the best Phil

[@jimblain521]

A terrific cover version of this song Phil..love it 🎸🎸

[@random275]

Thank you very much Jim ! so pleased you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@robertrobles4028]

Beautiful Strat tone!❤️🎸👍

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Robert ! Cheers Phil

[@korozakisensie2885]

Wow thankz grandpa phill play

[@random275]

Thanks again Tiamz !! Phil

[@keithkent8565]

Really nice playing again Phil. I think that Gilbert O'Sullivan is one of the most underrated singer/songwriters ever. Thanks for posting and keep up the great work.

[@random275]

Thanks for those good comment Keith - I agree Gilbert is brilliant ! All the best.. Phil

[@encryptedlove]

Beautiful, just beautiful =)
Greetings from Uruguay

[@random275]

Thanks very much Augusto !! Cheers Phil

[@juancarlosbravo2181]

Extraordinario!!!❤❤❤

[@random275]

Muito obrigado ! Phil

[@carlosqueiros100]

Very nice song,tks Phil
All the best

[@random275]

Glad you liked it Carlos ! Cheers Phil

[@MurtRGuitar]

Brilliant, love the acoustic! Looks and sounds beautiful :)
- Martin

[@random275]

Many thanks Martin ! love finding an excuse to use one of the acoustics !.. All the best Phil

[@jimnoeske5060]

Fantastic Phil Very Soothing :)

[@random275]

Glad you liked it Jim ! Thanks for the nice comments.. Cheers Phil

[@johnmackay3458]

another nice tune Phil.

[@random275]

Thanks very much John !! All the best Phil

[@abbas9063]

😍How beautiful this upscale playing is from a wonderful and upscale man. Thank you, my best 😍

[@random275]

Thanks you very much Abas ! so pleased you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@misaelzuniga1790]

Genial 👏👏👏

[@esteban.villasana]

Muchas gracias por crear esto. Es muy hermoso

[@patagonia5rock]

Thanks Phil. Fender sing.......sing.

[@random275]

Many thanks Jota ! All the best Phil

[@peterobrien2300]

AND I LOVE THE SONG AS WELL

[@Weeeowiski]

Well played sir

[@mzaman..]

Wow great upload

[@random275]

Glad you liked it... Cheers Phil :-)