"Big Black Car" - Gregory Alan Isakov (Instrumental) Solo-Acoustic-Fingerstyle

I'm a huge fan of Greg's lyrics, but parts of this tune made me want to create a solo-guitar arrangement for it, maybe also just for fun and because there aren't many instrumental covers of his songs floating around. My versions of "Amsterdam" and "Second Chances" are on this channel as well (with vocals). If you miss the lyrics while listening here they are:
You were a phonograph, I was a kid
I sat with an ear close, just listening
I was there when the rain tapped her way down your face
You were a miracle, I was just holdin' your space
Well, time has a way of throwing it all in your face
The past, she is haunted, the future is laced
Heartbreak, ya know, drives a big black car
Swear I was in the back seat, just minding my own
And through the glass, the corn crows come like rain
They won't stay, they won't stay
For too long now
This could be all that we know
Of love and all.
Well, you were a dancer, I was a rag
The song in my head, well, was all that I had
Hope was a letter I never could send
Love was a country we couldn't defend.
And through the carnival we watch them go round and round
All we knew of home was just a sunset and some clowns
Well, you were a magazine, I was a plain Jane
Just walking the sidewalks all covered in rain
Love to just get into some of your stories
Me and all of my plain Jane glory,
Just me and all of my plain Jane glory
Written and composed by Gregory Alan Isakov, I don't own any rights to this song.
Find my original music on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, etc.
CDs for sale at www.dustinfurlow.com
Guitar: Cordoba Fusion 12 Crossover
Strings: D'Addario High Tension
Microphones: Neumann KM-184
Preamp: Pendulum SPS-1
Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 4i4
DAW: Logic Pro X

[@ZaphaQ]

I'd pay to get just a glimpse at the tab for this arrangement. Love this song, it means a lot to me.

[@arcadicus_ezevius]

Me toooo

[@johanandersson8036]

I don’t care if this takes me 6 months, 2 years or even 10 years. I have to learn this. Thank you for sharing

[@yeetskeet7790]

You were a phonograph, I was a kid
I sat with an ear close, just listening
I was there when the rain tapped her way down your face
You were a miracle, I was just holdin your space
Well time has a way of throwing it all in your face
The past, she is haunted, the future is laced
Heartbreak, you know, drives a big black car
Swear I was in the back seat, just minding my own
And through the glass, the corn crows come like rain
They won't stay, they won't stay
For too long now
This could be all that we know
Of love and all
Well you were a dancer and I was a rag
The song in my head, well, was all that I had
Hope was a letter I never could send
Well love was a country we couldn't defend
And through the carnival we watch them go round and round
All we knew of home was just a sunset and some clowns
Well you were a magazine, I was a Plain Jane
Just walking the sidewalks all covered in rain
Love to just get into some of your stories
Me, all of my Plain Jane glory
just me and all of my plain jane glory

[@huxuf_is_an_idiot]

looks like someone didn't read the description

[@ThatGuyGeko]

😂

[@roxann1557]

So nice man, beautiful..came across you tonight. .thank u..

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you Roxann

[@AnnaLovesSwift]

are you a magical creature? Because the sounds you create surely are magical

[@KarlijnLangendijk]

So peaceful and relaxing to listen to

[@krzysztofkosecki]

Beautiful

[@J0ELLEx]

thank you so much for this it is all i wanted ever lol i finally found the song im ready to commit to working on woo

[@DustinFurlow]

Enjoy :)

[@febowaanders1526]

I love it!

[@DustinFurlow]

Febo Waanders thank you Febo, I appreciate you listening!

[@cheeckjerokee]

Excellent.

[@DustinFurlow]

Its in E-11......

[@cheeckjerokee]

@@DustinFurlow Ahh yes, the rarest and most obscure of all tunings.

[@dr_lulz]

So beautiful, I can’t help but come back to this. Thank you! ❤️

[@eve.parker]

This is so beautiful

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you for listening 🙏🏼

[@cvrfkoh]

Quality Soul Bath. Hope He hears this and gives you one massive deserved shout out and hires you on his next album.

[@DustinFurlow]

One can dream!! If he just heard it I'd be very happy.

[@james.iremonger]

Would love to get hold of a tab for this. It works so nicely as a guitar melody.

[@emerkennedy4313]

Beautiful, thank you 🙏

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you Emer

[@RemoSforza]

Very very nice Melody!

[@DustinFurlow]

Guitar Head thank you! Wish I wrote it

[@raylanamir3359]

Instablaster.

[@gman6119]

Just entered the video and it became 2k! Amazing cover man! ❤️

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you!!

[@lorddieter4415]

Gorgeous

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you

[@andreaespinosa8003]

Awesome!!!

[@DustinFurlow]

Thanks Andrea :-)

[@Isa-rs7qd]

This makes me feel relieved. I love it so much🥹

[@shez1629]

Is there tabs for this version anywhere?

[@amayagilmer7521]

This is insane! SO good! Greg would definitely love this!!

[@DustinFurlow]

It’s such a great song, thanks for listening :-)

[@LanaSings]

Magnificent!

[@DustinFurlow]

Thanks Elana

[@troytempest290]

Seriously nice work fella 👏

[@squatter24]

Wow! Sublime version Dustin. Also love the 14 fret at neck slotted headstock. Keep doing what you’re doing buddy.

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you!!

[@jewceegirl]

Wow! So so beautiful! I loved singing along to this.

[@blondeandthebear4999]

Absolutely gorgeous, you killed this song man!!

[@DustinFurlow]

Blonde and the Bear very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you

[@micheleravera5711]

Wonderful version!

[@DustinFurlow]

Thanks Michele :)

[@YogaWithMike]

this is awesome, beautiful arrangement!

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you buddy

[@jaimeellenberger1070]

Thanks for posting the lyrics in the description :) such a beautiful version of this song! Thank you!

[@DustinFurlow]

My pleasure.

[@AleutianSailor]

This is absolutely fantastic. God level talent.

[@DustinFurlow]

That's very kind of you, thanks

[@startingfingerstyle]

Beautifully played, so smooth and a great sound you get from that instrument!

[@DustinFurlow]

Starting Fingerstyle thank you, Cordoba makes a great guitar

[@Homophobessliturneck]

This is so calm thank you so much

[@dominichazell]

Yes

[@kaushalsuvarna5156]

I didn't know you liked Gregory Alan Isakov, pleasant surprise

[@anoushay3602]

PLEASE make a tutorial

[@asdfghejira]

Good job on this one. Beautiful arrangement:)

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you Hejira

[@adamcrossmanmusic]

Awesome cover man!!!

[@DustinFurlow]

Adam Crossman thank you man, a few small blips but overall satisfying for the ole’ one-take. Hope you’re well!

[@zacksnyder4803]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you Zack!

[@staceysbarenie7030]

Can you make a whole Greg cover album? 😍😍😍

[@DustinFurlow]

I would genuinely enjoy doing that, lol. all instrumental!

[@staceysbarenie7030]

@@DustinFurlow I would love that!!!

[@mikecherk2408]

Dustin, the absolute technique and dedication used to make this...From one musician to another, that was an incredibly moving performance. Cheers to you.

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you very much Merk

[@imenjr.4994]

been waiting long for an instrumental of this song..finally found it :D thank you :)

[@DustinFurlow]

Thanks for listening :)

[@user-cq9nh4tw7x]

Wow

[@DustinFurlow]

:)

[@gypsyrhodescovers]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you!

[@nealzshipe]

Hi, I was wondering if your wrote this down anywhere in standard notation, or tablature? A friend of mine recently contacted me regarding this song. She was informed this week that one of her close relatives is due to pass away soon, unexpectedly (a week or so it sounds like). She asked if I would learn this song for a tribute project to them. I play the Renaissance lute generally, I am afraid that I may not be able to arrange anything myself in time.

[@DustinFurlow]

Neal Z. Shipe first of all I’m sorry about your friends relative... I didn’t write this down as I learned it by ear and listening to how Greg sings it. I think you will find it manageable, just noting the turnarounds slightly differ each time.

[@nealzshipe]

@@DustinFurlow Thank you for the reply, Dustin. No worries, stay safe, be well.

[@blanchebau8807]

gr8 instrumental!

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you very much!

[@blanchebau8807]

@@DustinFurlow I'm going to be singing with this as a backing track! My fav rendition on this song.

[@aurumsummer3187]

This is so beautiful man👌

[@DustinFurlow]

Aurum Summer thank you very much!

[@joaom.3983]

Incrível!

[@DustinFurlow]

:-)

[@CopperBeechInstitute]

I'm really loving this. Thank you so much!!!! Any chance you could make the tabs available. I'd love to learn it!

[@tylerharlow7820]

wow and i thought the last arrangement i watched was amazing - well done 😭

[@DustinFurlow]

Thanks Tyler!

[@tusharrajput983]

Beautiful.

[@DustinFurlow]

Thanks for listening Tushar

[@eikeramba]

Pure love ❤

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you for listening ♥️

[@ArtsyL0ser]

Oh my gosh!! This is amazing, I love it!

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you very much, Elin

[@adityakashyap9283]

This is beautiful.

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you

[@jewceegirl]

So beautiful 💗🌼

[@DustinFurlow]

Thanks Lara

[@kyleisaklutz1415]

Mad talent!! You captured that song perfectly, are you in a band??

[@DustinFurlow]

Just solo! My music is on Spotify if you ever care to listen.

[@sane6775]

this is awesome!! anyone knows where I can get the original instrumental version?

[@DustinFurlow]

I think it would be amazing if Greg and the symphony did a few songs instrumental every now and then - I actually made this arrangement myself, years ago.

[@dragonpunched9294]

Id love to see the tab for this.

[@bdkdksosjsx]

this is beautiful 😢❤ would you possibly give the tabs for this?

[@jkl2911]

Can i use this for a cover?

[@DustinFurlow]

Of course. Some credit for the arrangement would be appreciated.

[@catedoge3206]

yuh

[@serotoneend5725]

what chord shapes did you use here? Can you pls tell

[@serotoneend5725]

are these nylon strings

[@user-lb5gz6gy1d]

anyone has tabs for this?

[@playmoreguitar5393]

Awesome!

[@DustinFurlow]

PlayMoreGuitar thanks for listening!

[@rpriest9585]

Awesome!!

[@DustinFurlow]

Thank you for taking the time to listen!

[@no-wr8ig]

Beautiful