Amazing song. It has so many mixed feelings for me when I hear it. My mam passed away from cancer in 2009 and She was a massive Cat Stevens fan. She managed to meet him before she died and it meant so much to her. I feel sad as she's no longer with us, but a part of me is happy she got to meet her hero. Just hearing anything by Cat Stevens makes me instantly think of her.
My father has been missing since 8/2/2023. This song was one of his favorites and he always sang it to me on the guitar, I started learning it today to play it the day we meet again. I don't know if you'll see this message Dad, but I miss you and I hope I get the opportunity to play it for you. I love you
I have only been playing guitar for a little under 3 years, with sparse time to dedicate to it at 59 years of age. I have gotten a good handle on strumming and open cords, and am struggling to get a handle on bar chords, scales and some modicum of theory. My instructor is top notch and does the best he can with the time I commit, but we have and open mic night once a month, which I love and is a real motivator. I always turn to your videos to learn a song to play and enjoy every month. This month I learned I was going to be a grand uncle for the first time, and decided to learn to play this beautiful song that subtly says so much about the complex understanding between father and son that we all go through. In only a few hours with your help, I can now play it beautifully. So grateful, you have a gift for teaching this instrument, keep doing what you do, and know you bring a lot of joy to others through your teaching.
This was the first strumming song that I every learned when I started guitar. I haven't played guitar much for a couple of months but I still remember how to play this song. Thank you GZ2H for this tutorial.
For those who sing and play at the same time: It's not time to make a change Just relax, take it easy You're still young, that's your fault There's so much you have to know Find a girl, settle down If you want you can marry Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy I was once like you are now, and I know that it's not easy To be calm when you've found something going on But take your time, think a lot Why, think of everything you've got For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not How can I try to explain? 'Cause when I do he turns away again It's always been the same, same old story From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away I know I have to go It's not time to make a change Just sit down, take it slowly You're still young, that's your fault There's so much you have to go through Find a girl, settle down If you want you can marry Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy All the times that I cried, keeping all the things I knew inside It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it If they were right, I'd agree, but it's them they know not me Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away I know I have to go
I keep coming back to your channel, Dave, because your instruction is so clear. The visuals really help a beginner like me too. I have a 6 tune repertoire now 😊
Please Dave when u find time please do "I look to you" by whitney, "you are not alone" by Michael Jackson, "I believe I can fly" by R.kelly "storm is over " by R.kelly and "soldier's heart" by R.kelly .....thank you so much for so many high quality free videos may God continue blessing u!!!
great stuff dude I like when you play classics that don't use the pinky finger my pinky gets stuck while playing and I have to shake it off before I can advance to the next chord thanks again I love your teachings😁
I now see why you have 1.4M subscribers. That was one of the best lessons I've seen on YT! I subscribed and liked this video and looking forward to diving into other lessons. I may not sleep for a week.
Dave, thanks so much for producing this lesson. Love it and I'm noodling my way thru it...I'm an long time beginner player. IMHO you're the best master instructor out there. I love the interface of the videos. I bought the sheet music from MusicNotes...it's the best layout and clearest notation ever. Your Premium course sounds awesome and I'd love to take the course but at 75 years old I don't feel like I have it in me. Peace from Washington State.
David, completely awesome lesson. A timeless classic, 70s accoustic rock was and is truly the best. Please dont forget his other great song amongst many being Wild World.
Incredibile lesson. I have learned from other instructors on RUclips but I had never come across your channel. Excellent work. I am immediately subscribing. Thank you
Your format is so great. No wonder have reached a million. :) Used to play the D when I was younger and changed to the Bm as I thought that was correct. I have learned it’s both! Alternating verses. :) Cheers. Very concise solo with free tab too. Nice.
Your subscriber count is increasing fast ... Last week it was 700k and now it's 703k . That's a pretty good growth hope for it to hit a million very soon ( :
Mate, i love your simple no bs lesson. ive tried learning this song from other vids and was not even close to picking it up till i saw this vid. im not a muso, just a guitar enthusiast and a beginner and your vid here has been a pleasure to learn....my god, i can play this now and it sounds great. im a fan. obviously im now subscribed to your channel.
A great lesson, I love it ! I would love to see a lesson to the acoustic version of something like Olivia by John Mayer. Ps. I love your videos, your lesson of Say you won’t let go is the reason I started playing guitar. Keep up the great work !
Awesome. Finally a decent tutorial on this fantastic song, thank u. I would like to ask if u can make a tutorial of " '39" by queen, it's a big challenge, it has a fantastic guitar rhythm. In anyway keep going
Man I just love the way you play the guitar with so much Ease! That's really very rare quality. Keep it Up! ✨🔥 Also, can you teach us River Flows in You by Yiruma? Please! 🙏
please can you do tutorial ed sheeran - you need me i don't need you, photograph, don't and bloodstream loop guitar tutorial, i love you keep like this. Your channel will have 1 m subscribers as soon as possible 👊👊👊
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Amazing song. It has so many mixed feelings for me when I hear it. My mam passed away from cancer in 2009 and She was a massive Cat Stevens fan. She managed to meet him before she died and it meant so much to her. I feel sad as she's no longer with us, but a part of me is happy she got to meet her hero. Just hearing anything by Cat Stevens makes me instantly think of her.
My father has been missing since 8/2/2023. This song was one of his favorites and he always sang it to me on the guitar, I started learning it today to play it the day we meet again. I don't know if you'll see this message Dad, but I miss you and I hope I get the opportunity to play it for you. I love you
From India. Just wanted to say you are great.
I'm from India and I love him a lotttttttt
Yeah
Sir
I have only been playing guitar for a little under 3 years, with sparse time to dedicate to it at 59 years of age. I have gotten a good handle on strumming and open cords, and am struggling to get a handle on bar chords, scales and some modicum of theory. My instructor is top notch and does the best he can with the time I commit, but we have and open mic night once a month, which I love and is a real motivator. I always turn to your videos to learn a song to play and enjoy every month. This month I learned I was going to be a grand uncle for the first time, and decided to learn to play this beautiful song that subtly says so much about the complex understanding between father and son that we all go through. In only a few hours with your help, I can now play it beautifully. So grateful, you have a gift for teaching this instrument, keep doing what you do, and know you bring a lot of joy to others through your teaching.
This was the first strumming song that I every learned when I started guitar. I haven't played guitar much for a couple of months but I still remember how to play this song. Thank you GZ2H for this tutorial.
Listening this song about 30 min ago, and then thiss ??
Wow..
just started learning to play guitar. grateful for this excellent video to teach me a favorite song of my youth.
You're very welcome!
My father dedicated this song to me, thank you very much!
Thank you! Your combination of instruction and tab are perfect!
When I first heard this song I wanted to learn it. Thank you Dave
looked at 6 different youtube accounts till i found yours. by far the best. thank you i actually understood and got this finally as a novice
Thank you. Your tutorial makes the most sense.
I'm from Russia and I really adore your channel, I only learn from your videos. You're amazing)))
Thank you Dave!!! Stay blessed!!!
ok so Dave, I wanna tell you that you are a great teacher and you have helped me a lot...I've learnt MANY songs from you, keep it up and THANKS A LOT!
For those who sing and play at the same time:
It's not time to make a change
Just relax, take it easy
You're still young, that's your fault
There's so much you have to know
Find a girl, settle down
If you want you can marry
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy
I was once like you are now, and I know that it's not easy
To be calm when you've found something going on
But take your time, think a lot
Why, think of everything you've got
For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not
How can I try to explain? 'Cause when I do he turns away again
It's always been the same, same old story
From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away
I know I have to go
It's not time to make a change
Just sit down, take it slowly
You're still young, that's your fault
There's so much you have to go through
Find a girl, settle down
If you want you can marry
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy
All the times that I cried, keeping all the things I knew inside
It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it
If they were right, I'd agree, but it's them they know not me
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away
I know I have to go
Ty so much, buddy! ❤️
Thanks!
Another great lesson....not my fav but it was one of my fathers... and this is true n accurate....rip dad this ones for you
Complimenti ....il tuo metodo rende semplici anche le cose complesse.
I keep coming back to your channel, Dave, because your instruction is so clear. The visuals really help a beginner like me too. I have a 6 tune repertoire now 😊
Omg! I was literally just thinking about this🥺 Thank you!
Awesome, awesome. Thanks Dave, you the Man.
Great tutorial for a great song
One of my favorite song father & son...♡♡
Please Dave when u find time please do "I look to you" by whitney, "you are not alone" by Michael Jackson, "I believe I can fly" by R.kelly "storm is over " by R.kelly and "soldier's heart" by R.kelly .....thank you so much for so many high quality free videos may God continue blessing u!!!
happy fathers day to my papa
sound of that guitar is stunning
great stuff dude I like when you play classics that don't use the pinky finger my pinky gets stuck while playing and I have to shake it off before I can advance to the next chord thanks again I love your teachings😁
I've been waiting for this video🌟
I loved it!🖤
Great lesson. You kept it simple. Great teacher
Thank you! 😃
Hope all of your tutorial videos are same like this format, intro verse chords riff and solo tabs and at the end is full play of the song..good job👍👍👍
Cool, you have revived my interest in this song again!!!!
YOU ARE THE BEST!i just hope that one day i could play like you🙂🎸
Excellent my friend. Great video.
Congratulations...
👏👏👏
I now see why you have 1.4M subscribers. That was one of the best lessons I've seen on YT! I subscribed and liked this video and looking forward to diving into other lessons. I may not sleep for a week.
Thank you so much! Enjoy the content :)
Dave, thanks so much for producing this lesson. Love it and I'm noodling my way thru it...I'm an long time beginner player. IMHO you're the best master instructor out there. I love the interface of the videos. I bought the sheet music from MusicNotes...it's the best layout and clearest notation ever. Your Premium course sounds awesome and I'd love to take the course but at 75 years old I don't feel like I have it in me. Peace from Washington State.
Thank you and appreciate the kind words
Very clearly presented. Thanks from a beginner...
Good teacher man I hope you are making money you deserve it
Can you do some Townes Van Zandt?
Great song! Thanks Dave for picking this one! A true classic!
I need you to do a lesson on dire straits sultans of swing cause everyone elses is so confusing, you're literally the best at explaining
this literally my favorite song, thank you so much!!!!!!!
Oh my gosh thank you so much my father made a music video of us both with that song and it means a lot to me Thank you so much
David, completely awesome lesson. A timeless classic, 70s accoustic rock was and is truly the best. Please dont forget his other great song amongst many being Wild World.
I've been waiting for you to teach this song! My all time favorite.. thank you so much Dave.. you're the best!
best tut. thank you very much. learning this song is a really big deal for me. thank you again.
Great tutorial. Thank you.
Thank you for providing this tutorial sir
Brilliant inststructions once again.
man you read my mind, i was just thinking bout learning this song
Great video
My favorite hero 😘
Incredibile lesson. I have learned from other instructors on RUclips but I had never come across your channel. Excellent work. I am immediately subscribing. Thank you
Awesome, thank you!
Your format is so great. No wonder have reached a million. :)
Used to play the D when I was younger and changed to the Bm as I thought that was correct. I have learned it’s both! Alternating verses. :)
Cheers. Very concise solo with free tab too. Nice.
You are my inspiration!
Amazing lesson. thanks
Practice, practice, practice!!!
Great lesson!
Awesome tutorial as always. Thank you!
Your subscriber count is increasing fast ... Last week it was 700k and now it's 703k . That's a pretty good growth
hope for it to hit a million very soon ( :
1 juta boss
Thanks a lot. Great lesson! Cheers from Brazil.
Too much greatness as always dave💯✔️
Appreciate that
Excellent layout for tab. Thank you.
I am loving your teaching style. Thanks so much for this one!
Thank you so much 🤗👍👍
Amazing song. Really good leason here 👌🏻
Can you please do Fly Me To The Moon? Love your tutorials btw
Mate, i love your simple no bs lesson. ive tried learning this song from other vids and was not even close to picking it up till i saw this vid. im not a muso, just a guitar enthusiast and a beginner and your vid here has been a pleasure to learn....my god, i can play this now and it sounds great. im a fan. obviously im now subscribed to your channel.
Thanks Michael!
Thats awesome, i love it
Спасибо за такие классные разборы! Ты лучший! 😁👍
love this song
WoW i love this song and i wanna play it. Thank you for your wonderful work 🙏
Really fantastic, thanks.
Glad you liked it!
A great lesson, I love it !
I would love to see a lesson to the acoustic version of something like Olivia by John Mayer.
Ps. I love your videos, your lesson of Say you won’t let go is the reason I started playing guitar.
Keep up the great work !
Wonderfully done, amazing tutorial! Thank you a thousand of times
This is just perfect
Congrats on 700k
This is a very good and helpfull tutorial! Thank you so much! 👍😊
Wow.. another guitar tutorial..
Dave just came across you lessons. , Your lessons are awesome!! Wish I’d have found these earlier!! Thank You!
Thanks mate!
Thanks you again 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊👍🏻
One of the best...thanks!
I fricken love this song
Good Job 👍
Love this one
Can you please do a tutorial for 'breathe' by Through Fire
Beautiful
Dave, can you do electric version of Layla by Eric Clapton please, acoustic versio was amazing, but i would really like the electric version 🤯🤯🎸
Fantastic Lesson thank you. Don‘t By Ed Sheeran would be amazing.
Awesome performance as usual.. I believe you could teach guitar anyone in this world :)
I am also very happy that you have added "Solo" section in your lessons !
Please do jimmie Allen's best shot. Been looking for it all over but no one teaches better than you. You're the very best
Could you please make a cover to Axel Rudi Pell - Forever Angel acoustic version rythm+solo. Thank you very much for your work.
Hey first of all you're amazing, thanks to you I've learned a lot. And I wanted to make a request could you do a Rock Lobster tutorial? Please
Dude, you are the best
Cat Stevens is so money bro.
Thanks a lot, you're awesome !
Awesome. Finally a decent tutorial on this fantastic song, thank u. I would like to ask if u can make a tutorial of " '39" by queen, it's a big challenge, it has a fantastic guitar rhythm. In anyway keep going
Man I just love the way you play the guitar with so much Ease! That's really very rare quality. Keep it Up! ✨🔥 Also, can you teach us River Flows in You by Yiruma? Please! 🙏
Eccellente.....from Italy 🙏...
Can you make hotel California 🙏.... Food Job
please can you do tutorial ed sheeran - you need me i don't need you, photograph, don't and bloodstream loop guitar tutorial, i love you keep like this. Your channel will have 1 m subscribers as soon as possible 👊👊👊
He has done bloodstream and photograph
@@rushil3434 when?
Thankyou👍
bro can you do Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd tnx. Love the vids tnx dude.