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This one is in the key of C but standard tuning, a lot of fun to play, and will surely get folks singing along in the backyard this summer!

Key of C

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  1. Bill Threadgill ·

    My fingers know it but my brain doesn't yet — I can't play it without the tab in front of me. How do you all commit these to memory?

  2. Patty Lindstrom ·

    Take the capo off and play it in open G a few times, then put it back. Helped me hear it.

  3. flatpick_dad ·

    Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.

  4. Mick Stanton ·

    Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.

  5. Deb Carrigan ·

    Welcome aboard — you picked a good one to start on.

  6. Bill Threadgill ·

    That's the one that made me finally understand backup. Stick with it.

  7. Ben Clark Instructor ·

    There's a slower track in the resources for this one. If you want it slower still, let me know and I'll cut one.

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