If someone wants to play along: the song is in C#m, but to make it simple lets just put the capo on 4th fret and pretend its Am. Intro: [Am F G Am] 2x ------>same for the verse [C G Dm F Am E7 Am ]2x----->same for chorus
Lyrics : I've got to tell you I've been rackin' my brain I have to find a way out I've had enough of this continual rain A change is comin', no doubt (Chorus) It's been a too long time With no peace of mind And I'm ready for the times to get better A long lonely time With no peace of mind And I'm ready for the times to get better You try to take from me what I cannot give No happiness can I find I have a dream that I've been trying to live It's burning holes in my mind (Chorus)
Got turned on to Doc in 1969, and have never lost even the most minute bit of appreciation for how his voice could just plain old make you "feel good"! Very majestic and as peaceful as meditation. He was a gift to all who were fortunate enough to have him come into their life. Glad I'm one!!!
You need to go to a Bluegrass Festival and check out some camp site/parking lot pickin’. There will be people much younger than you tearing it up on their chosen instrument. This music isn’t for the masses but those who find it are lucky.
Took my daughter Jessica to the Memorial Doc Watson concert in Raleigh this past weekend. David Holt, Bryan Sutton, Barry Poss, Wayne Henderson (guitar maker...count Eric Clapton) and piano great Jeff Little played this song, one of my favorites...what a great evening to sit around, close up on the stage and listen to this stuff.
Doc Watson was one cool cat. I watched a video of him building a wooden box and hammering nails while being interviewed at home. He was an amazing person. Rest in peace Doc, you won’t be forgotten.
Saw Doc perform tonight. Still has it, and a great pair behind him in David Holt and T. Michael Coleman. Can still outpick anyone. He is the original and best.
PrettyRubbish I am still breathing but the pressure is crushing. Wife and kids are my joy and nothing on earth will ever cause me to stop pushing back.
oh yes .. i am ready for the times to get better . riots , covid , hurricanes and record rain here .. i am ready to see some sun and feel people unite instead of fight and love to prevail over all else . this world needs a miracle ♥
Doc and Merle Watson lived just over the hill from me in Deep Gap, NC...just east of Boone. He lost his eyesight before he was one due to an eye infection. He used to sit out in front the the dime store in Boone and play his guitar and sold pencils to support his family. He is widely regarded to have been one of the finest flat-pickers on the planet. I had the honor of selling music to him and his son Merle at my record store back 'in the day'. The first song I ever heard him do, was 'Tennessee Stud' that was on the' Will the Circle Be Unbroken' album that Nitty Gritty Dirtband. One of the finest Americana festivals was started 31 years ago to honor his son, Merle, who was a great blues guitarist, but died at the age of 36. The festival takes place the last 4 day weekend in April...I am sunburned from attending it as I type this....in Wilkesboro, NC, just down the mountain from where he lived. It draws approximately 80.000 music lovers and is a wonderful family venue held on the Wilkes Comm. College campus. This year featured Kris Kristofferson, Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers, Rhiannon Giddens, Mandolin Orange, Sam Bush, Robert Earl Keen,the Waybacks, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas, Scythian, Bela Fleck,and scores of others. It has featured, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Dolly Parton, Avett Brothers, Tony Rice, New Grass Revival, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Elvis Costello, Robert Plant, Arlo Guthrie, John Prine, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, John Hartford, Loretta Lynn, Dwight Yokum, Leon Russell, the Duhks, the Rankin Family, Hot Tuna, I Draw Slow, Odetta, Elizabeth Cotton, Roy Bookbinder, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bob Weir, Vassar Clements,Hot Rize, Tim O'Brien, the Chieftains,Seldom Scene, Chesapeake, Mark O'Connor, Bruce Hornsby, Lyle Lovett, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Marty Stuart....and scores of others.
I just discovered this song and It touched my soul deep. I guess he is the original. I wish I could record it back to back seamlessly to make it last longer.
American hero and an international treasure. Much love from England.
He's a treasure for sure. And man can he play guitar.
We need another doc now in our world ❤
Billy Strings comes pretty close!! 😀
Check out Tommy Emmanuel
Different vibe🤔 I seen tommy
@@abismith7265
Lol. Check out Trey Hensley.
@@abismith7265 .
Trey Hensley
The voice like I've never heard doc. Wow
Sweet voice.
This is what I needed without knowing it. Hits all the achy spots in my soul, and seems to make them ease up a bit.
razzigyrl it's blues magic
Well Said !
Beautiful reaction to a beautiful rendition.
ditto
Took the words from my mouth
Ready for the times to get better from this coronavirus mess.
4 months later and still the same mindset.
Were doomed
@@andrewmcpherson510 ehh Biden just got elected so maybe not
@@griffins750 Doesn't matter who sits in the white house, same shit different smell.
@@TheThingInMySink Well 60% of Americans disagree with you on that, at least Biden subscribes to reality...
If someone wants to play along: the song is in C#m, but to make it simple lets just put the capo on 4th fret and pretend its Am.
Intro: [Am F G Am] 2x ------>same for the verse
[C G Dm F Am E7 Am ]2x----->same for chorus
Legend
Thanks I don't think,I can play it like doc but I will try,,,
Nice lesson without having to watch a long video thanks for posting
Thanks mate
Nietzsche would approve.
Im ready for the times to get better man. I really am.
A timeless song, I always gravitate back to this song when times are getting tough
lucky you
Ready for times to get better. Time for younger presidents. Coming to u from Pennsylvania.
Lyrics :
I've got to tell you I've been rackin' my brain
I have to find a way out
I've had enough of this continual rain
A change is comin', no doubt
(Chorus) It's been a too long time
With no peace of mind
And I'm ready for the times to get better
A long lonely time
With no peace of mind
And I'm ready for the times to get better
You try to take from me what I cannot give
No happiness can I find
I have a dream that I've been trying to live
It's burning holes in my mind
(Chorus)
Eva Crouz
Thank you so much Eva!!! 👏😘
Oh my god, that voice, that guitar and those lyrics; absolute masterpiece
He surely was gifted. 8 out of nine times I cry when listening to him.
Crystal Gayle lperformed this song back in the 70's
It’s 2024 still listening to this
Heaven on earth that is what Doc watson is . R.I.P Doc god bless
One of the best!
I’ve had 77 years of rain. Better times better get here quickly.
I hope you're doing better
4yrs of sunshine since?
Surely not 81 years of rain, you live in Wales or anywhere in the UK?!?
A year later and I feel the same, who cannot love the doc. It's been 50 years and I put my guitar down and just listen to the master
Got turned on to Doc in 1969, and have never lost even the most minute bit of appreciation for how his voice could just plain old make you "feel good"! Very majestic and as peaceful as meditation. He was a gift to all who were fortunate enough to have him come into their life. Glad I'm one!!!
Doc Watson was a huge influence on the great Billy Strings
By far my favorite vocal version of this song. Thank you Doc for leaving so much music for us to enjoy.
Rock solid and free as a bird. No one has ever done it better.
Wow that man could play!
He was my friend though I never met him, and like my guitar that I did meet, neither ever left me alone nor ever will.
This song expresses exactly how I feel today. I'm glad that I found it, it cheered me up.
Me too Doc, me too.
Times need to be better we all have to come along together and have everyone backk
I work in a pub and one of my Regular "Friends" told me about Doc Watson and i am loving this. (I'm 17 and i think i may be one of the few)
You need to go to a Bluegrass Festival and check out some camp site/parking lot pickin’. There will be people much younger than you tearing it up on their chosen instrument. This music isn’t for the masses but those who find it are lucky.
Really at 17?
What a man! What a performance! Absolutely stunning. Sentiments Doc must have felt in his life.
Such a great song to come back to in the pandemic. Remembering Doc with such fondness.
Very apt considering what's happening in the world at present. Thank you Mr Watson you lifted me up.
Like a musical stream of water flowing along!
Docs character and life experiences seep through his roots music. An American treasure. Cheers fae up here in the highlands of Bonnie Scotland.
This is one I love and I want to bring it to the attention of my friends. Listen and love it.
I never get tired of listening to this, thanks for sharing.
Took my daughter Jessica to the Memorial Doc Watson concert in Raleigh this past weekend. David Holt, Bryan Sutton, Barry Poss, Wayne Henderson (guitar maker...count Eric Clapton) and piano great Jeff Little played this song, one of my favorites...what a great evening to sit around, close up on the stage and listen to this stuff.
Bluegrass wouldn't be the same without you Doc. Thank you for all that you have given
Such a feel good song. No one else could do it justice than this man God loves. Many day's feel like these words.Thank you.
Doc Watson was one cool cat. I watched a video of him building a wooden box and hammering nails while being interviewed at home. He was an amazing person. Rest in peace Doc, you won’t be forgotten.
There's not words for the beauty of this one.
Saw Doc perform tonight. Still has it, and a great pair behind him in David Holt and T. Michael Coleman. Can still outpick anyone. He is the original and best.
A master. A journeyman.
Pour this over your soul and breathe.
Well stated!
You have no idea how I wish I could breathe again.
Where are you ? Such a wonderful statement.. God bless.
from some one feeling the same, i hope you read this message. simply to know you kept breathing.
PrettyRubbish
I am still breathing but the pressure is crushing. Wife and kids are my joy and nothing on earth will ever cause me to stop pushing back.
This is the type of music that we as a people will be remembered for ⚡️
Stunning, just stunning
You can now see! Thanks for the wonderful memories you left to those of us who loved and appreciated your amazing talent... RIP
So beautiful , and soulful. Thanks Doc
A soulful heartfelt song
You just got to love that soothing gitar and voice :) RIP Doc
I have learnt a lot from old Doc Watson,…..mad cool…🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕
An American icon in the best sense of the word.
This will live on forever and truthfully.
Superlative music,well done Doc.
I'm ready for the times to get better too, Doc. God rest your soul
I give this song a10+
Great lyrics
Needed this today. This election....this disease...this unrest...sigh.
Oh such fabulous picking! Didn't know Doc sang this one.
I absolutely love this song. :)
Doc's my favorite.
Sad day for the nation. RIP Doc.
5 Wow first time I'm hearing it and I'm still waiting
Kind of well timed upload since it was posted just the beginning of the 2008 financial crisis
oh yes .. i am ready for the times to get better . riots , covid , hurricanes and record rain here .. i am ready to see some sun and feel people unite instead of fight and love to prevail over all else . this world needs a miracle ♥
I just found out he died. Such a great singer, guitar player and banjo player. R.I.P Doc
Need to go back when having a party and inviting everyone to come over and party
Such superb playing.
GRANDE DOC🙏🙏😎😎👏👏👏👍👍🤠
Very nice piece of music and a real good song, glad I connected with this man and his music!
What a voice ... soulful ..
What a song... music... voice.... Oh Glory to GOD.
I’m awaitin’ and ready.
can i up this a thousand times?
If you're reading in 2022, awesome
Amen, Doc!!!!!
The OG of bluegrass
My go to for when I am feeling down. Just amazing.
Wish everyone had the temperament of Doc,amazing man
Doc is such a CLASS ACT....the definition of TASTE!
WOW !! I LOVE IT !!
Love this
Thank you
save my soul, doc.
Thanks Doc. You've patched me up nice
Amazing!!!!
I miss you Doc
The greatest Flattt Picker Ever..
Angels are Singing ! ol man way down in TX JD
Yes this Song we need the Times to get Better...Amen...ol man way down in TX JD
The Puca Jem !!!
I am quite embarrassed to say I never heard of this man before, I was looking for this song by Crystal Gayle but this version is way better!
Joe Sun had a great version too.
Anna Woodcock. Picking Legend
When you're ready, Doc will just come to you, and you'll be like, why didn't I have such taste a long time ago?
Doc and Merle Watson lived just over the hill from me in Deep Gap, NC...just east of Boone. He lost his eyesight before he was one due to an eye infection. He used to sit out in front the the dime store in Boone and play his guitar and sold pencils to support his family. He is widely regarded to have been one of the finest flat-pickers on the planet. I had the honor of selling music to him and his son Merle at my record store back 'in the day'. The first song I ever heard him do, was 'Tennessee Stud' that was on the' Will the Circle Be Unbroken' album that Nitty Gritty Dirtband. One of the finest Americana festivals was started 31 years ago to honor his son, Merle, who was a great blues guitarist, but died at the age of 36. The festival takes place the last 4 day weekend in April...I am sunburned from attending it as I type this....in Wilkesboro, NC, just down the mountain from where he lived. It draws approximately 80.000 music lovers and is a wonderful family venue held on the Wilkes Comm. College campus. This year featured Kris Kristofferson, Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers, Rhiannon Giddens, Mandolin Orange, Sam Bush, Robert Earl Keen,the Waybacks, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas, Scythian, Bela Fleck,and scores of others. It has featured, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Dolly Parton, Avett Brothers, Tony Rice, New Grass Revival, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Elvis Costello, Robert Plant, Arlo Guthrie, John Prine, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, John Hartford, Loretta Lynn, Dwight Yokum, Leon Russell, the Duhks, the Rankin Family, Hot Tuna, I Draw Slow, Odetta, Elizabeth Cotton, Roy Bookbinder, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bob Weir, Vassar Clements,Hot Rize, Tim O'Brien, the Chieftains,Seldom Scene, Chesapeake, Mark O'Connor, Bruce Hornsby, Lyle Lovett, Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell, Marty Stuart....and scores of others.
Perfectly said.. I was a rock and roller and 15 yrs old when i first heard doc.. am now 65 and i feel like that kid, every time i hear him..
Does anyone know where this recording came from, like what album. It says in the description but it’s not right, and this one is by far the best.
I just discovered this song and It touched my soul deep. I guess he is the original. I wish I could record it back to back seamlessly to make it last longer.
This version is from MerleFest I do believe.
The master
I love this.
Great voice!
wicked recording!
oooh that's a good one...
Chicken soup for your soul, thanks Doc.
Needs more views...
This is great.
Legend
the title , after years and years with this shit show , I'm not sure if I'm ready ? 🤔 nice playing and the lyric
Great player
RIP Doc