How to play Working Class Hero - John Lennon | Easy Guitar

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  • Опубликовано: 9 апр 2010
  • 🎸 In this easy lesson, we'll learn how to play Working Class Hero by John Lesson on the acoustic guitar. We'll start off with a super simple beginner version. Then, we'll learn how to play Working Class Hero just like the record. 👉 Over 600 Song Guitar Lessons With Chords, Tabs, & Lyrics: www.justinguitar.com/songs #justinguitar #guitarforbeginners #johnlennon
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Комментарии • 538

  • @murphyoneilperforms7362
    @murphyoneilperforms7362 8 лет назад +61

    1:00 - Rhythm strumming pattern
    1:22 - Basic chord sequence: Am Am G Am
    1:28 - Am Am Am Am
    1:49 - 1st line of the chorus: Am Am G Am
    1:59 - 2nd chorus? Am G D Am
    2:26 - Pick the A string for each 3 strums
    3:23 - Sometimes he hits the 4th string
    3:30 - Sometimes it's removing the 2nd finger on your A minor chord and hammering on
    6:01 - Full song

    • @buzzlightyear1191
      @buzzlightyear1191 8 лет назад +1

      Dude thanks for that break down it's very helpful

    • @murphyoneilperforms7362
      @murphyoneilperforms7362 8 лет назад +1

      That's one purpose of this account!

    • @imadlebiar1546
      @imadlebiar1546 8 лет назад +1

      thank you , very useful
      hey , a working class her is something to be ;)

    • @jordancochrane3895
      @jordancochrane3895 7 лет назад

      i only come here to listen to justin jam it haha helpful as

    • @simonbunting9001
      @simonbunting9001 7 лет назад +2

      I thought it sounds more like Am Am Am Am twice for intro then Am Am G Am followed by Am Am Am this sequence 4 times then Am G D Am followed by Am Am Am. So it is 6/8 for 2 bars and 9/8 for one bar

  • @IAmTheCava
    @IAmTheCava 9 лет назад +152

    "Till the A minor is so big you feel G at all"

    • @happyads
      @happyads 6 лет назад +8

      You said it first

  • @miked7295
    @miked7295 8 лет назад +75

    This was the second song ever that made me cry.
    I just came out of school, failed an exam, just learned to play guitar and this song came on on my headphones and somehow it just spoke to me.
    "If you want to be a hero well just follow me."
    That line really made me follow my guitar, follow John...

    • @br0wn00sse
      @br0wn00sse 7 лет назад +3

      Mike D head up bud

    • @ot5797
      @ot5797 7 лет назад +9

      he actually doesnt want you to follow him. That line was sarcastic, because he doesnt want to be seen like a prophet or something he sung that line.

    • @davidyonaki2365
      @davidyonaki2365 4 года назад +1

      Mike D...Just curious, what was the first song ever that made you cry?

    • @floatingshoppinglist5193
      @floatingshoppinglist5193 Год назад +1

      John really requires deep thinking to fully understand his music. He was extremely intelligent and knew exactly what he was doing, almost like it was destiny. God has a plan for us all because the truth is God is the universe/multiverse and the universe gave birth to us so what does that make us? Part of him/her/everything. We are everything. When you look in the mirror you are the universe observing itself. You are the embodiment of life itself and the desire for growth and experience.

  • @RamonLinssen
    @RamonLinssen 9 лет назад +50

    I've been enjoying Justin's lessons for many odd years, and he has deserved many of my likes and comments. But this one goes out to Justin as a person. You're a saint. You're opening many eyes through the spirit of their guitars. Thanks once again.

  • @alanperel1799
    @alanperel1799 8 лет назад +143

    This new Lyrics-
    ♪ An A-minor as you born they G you feel A-minor ♪
    ♪ By A-minor you no time in G and to A-minor ♪
    ♪ Till the A-minor is so big you feel G at all ♪
    ♪ A A-minor hero is G going to A-minor ♪
    ♪ An A-minor G is D to A-minor ♪
    Priceless

    • @Kanji101
      @Kanji101 8 лет назад +14

      This comment actually helps too lol

    • @DoubleBread
      @DoubleBread 7 лет назад

      Made my day, thanks

    • @jeffj318
      @jeffj318 7 лет назад

      Alan Perel love it, too!

    • @juanddgg512
      @juanddgg512 7 лет назад

      you're great mate!, great tutorial! ,Thank you! from Argentina!

    • @Blackdog4818
      @Blackdog4818 4 года назад

      That was Lennon's actual first draft btw.

  • @timj3277
    @timj3277 10 лет назад +44

    Justin I am an older man being inspired by a younger man and wish so much that I had stuck at my guitar when I was younger. My advice to any young people learning guitar is don't get to distracted by drink and the like as I did. Great cover of a great song. Thanks for all your help and though slower I will stick at it.

    • @efisgpr
      @efisgpr 10 лет назад +2

      That's awesome, sir. Thanks for the tip!

    • @happyads
      @happyads 6 лет назад

      How's that guitar treating you??

  • @turciossx
    @turciossx 3 года назад +2

    This is the definition of reality and power. Simple but game changer

  • @nblackmore
    @nblackmore 6 лет назад +5

    Justin, I love the emotion that you put into this song. It's unusual for your lessons and it's wonderful. Thank you. You are amazing.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 4 года назад +1

    Incredibly done Justin! For sure one of John's best songs & one of my favorites. Amazing what he was able to do with just three chords. Pure musical GENIUS, nothing more to say............🎸🎸👍👍

  • @hatestorm16
    @hatestorm16 8 лет назад +1

    I love how much into it he gets, when he starts playing. It's like the song is touching his soul.

  • @miked7295
    @miked7295 7 лет назад +2

    Whenever I sing/play this song I automatically sing the chorus in Justin's voice.
    Thanks again for the lessons, Justin. It feels good to learn from the best.

  • @EscpdFrmPsykward
    @EscpdFrmPsykward 14 лет назад +5

    All you need is 3 simple chords and great lyrics and you too can be a legend!

  • @redcloudshaman2509
    @redcloudshaman2509 10 лет назад

    Great lesson! You did a wonderful job of explaining all the nuances and technical aspects including strumming and those beautifully played hammer on bass notes.
    Thank you!

  • @blainekeller6057
    @blainekeller6057 2 года назад

    Excellent Justin !! I’m fallowing your instructions more frequently !! Wonderful !!

  • @AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84
    @AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84 8 лет назад +2

    Hey Justin, I learned this song a few months ago and at that time in stage 3 of your beginner course I couldn't begin to wrap my head around picking out the strings and hammering on. Now I'm in stage 8 and I've gone back to this great song and the picking and hammer on is so easy now! Thank you so much for all you do. I've made so much progress on guitar and I owe so much of it to you!

  • @chrisgulbranson5867
    @chrisgulbranson5867 2 года назад

    That was great. Thank you so much for this lesson. Also appreciate you playing it all the way through with vocals.

  • @alimark123
    @alimark123 12 лет назад

    Justin, thank you for putting in so much time and effort into your website for all of us aspiring guitar players to have a place that covers every aspect and teaches us. Not just to play covers, but everything with guitar. I will be making a donation as soon as I can. We need you to keep spreading this gift to the world. I love to play guitar and it is a wonderful skill. Whatever age I live to, I will not put it down.

  • @filmserve
    @filmserve 2 года назад

    Great lesson. Your performance has not faded over the years. Many thanks.

  • @VibesPhotography
    @VibesPhotography 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you sir! I'm learning this one for the next 2 years but I'm loving it. Marked it as started in your songbook! You rock ♥

  • @frankjost-weintraut7689
    @frankjost-weintraut7689 6 лет назад

    So inspiring the way you teach this song! Love it, thank you so much!

  • @ledsvik
    @ledsvik 11 месяцев назад

    Great lesson and performance! :) You're awesome Justin! Keep it up!

  • @chrissnelson1907
    @chrissnelson1907 10 лет назад

    Thanks Justin really nice of you to share your talent and help others

  • @lifestraight
    @lifestraight 14 лет назад +1

    Man, I love how he gets into at the end of the video. The guitar playing is excellent, and you can see the passion is evident in his energy. Great cover of a great song.

  • @marcinus2000
    @marcinus2000 10 лет назад +1

    Jest moc...Justin, you're the best in the whole net. Thanks for all the lessons!

  • @piotrpawlik4079
    @piotrpawlik4079 2 года назад

    Lately I absolutely falled in love with this song, thx for covering it!

  • @62dodgedart
    @62dodgedart 10 лет назад +1

    Justin is a good teacher , I will check out more of him . All I can say is wow and thank you , I mainly play rock music but this blew me away thank you again .

  • @mr_coccybio1433
    @mr_coccybio1433 9 лет назад

    being watching your videos and using your books to learn some fantastic songs. great tips and easy to follow lessons. Thanks so much Justin

  • @fatfishing1249
    @fatfishing1249 5 лет назад

    Loved your spirited cover at the end. Brought a tear to my eye.

  • @imcleod20
    @imcleod20 7 лет назад

    Top class Justin, thanks for taking the time to make it so special.

  • @Conacostock
    @Conacostock 14 лет назад

    Great lesson and cover. Didn't really think much of this tune before but when listening more closely to the lyrics in your cover and understanding how to play it has given me a greater appreciation for it as often is the case when I learn songs. Thanks for being a part of that realization Justin, you're the man!

  • @orangecountydigital
    @orangecountydigital 8 лет назад

    I think this is my new favorite tutorial by you, Justin. Very inspiring for me to make this song my own. Well done.

  • @jimpix6777
    @jimpix6777 7 лет назад +1

    fantastic, thanks so much, your really helping me learn this guitar!.... best tutorials i have found on the net, keep up the great work... difficult strumming this one, but getting there! :)

  • @williefrietsch6351
    @williefrietsch6351 Год назад

    Wow...this is another awesome lesson. Thank you very much Justin 🖖

  • @swinglow33
    @swinglow33 14 лет назад +2

    I usually don't comment, but this time I feel I must. I love the energy you put into this song. I'm excited to practice playing this one. Thanks for choosing this particular song. It's one of my favorites. Thank you so much. Listening to your rendition of it gave me chills. Awesome.

  • @ChristianFitzharris
    @ChristianFitzharris 7 лет назад +1

    A great tutorial and a fantastic performance! Thank you, I'll get practicing!

  • @nezbit8989
    @nezbit8989 6 лет назад

    I’ve been following your tutorials for years now and I’ve improved so much because of you. Lennon is my favourite musician and you put passion into your cover. Always thumb back to Justin if I need help👌

  • @ThoseWhoDare
    @ThoseWhoDare 5 лет назад

    Wow. Great performance with the song at the end. Thanks.

  • @jeroentromp7097
    @jeroentromp7097 3 года назад

    I love the emotion in this song, thanx Justin

  • @cezahricah
    @cezahricah 13 лет назад +2

    Thanks Justin, love your lessons. This song is the reason i started playing guitar. I can see you also feel every word of this song. Epic interpretation. Love from Romania.

  • @miked7295
    @miked7295 7 лет назад +7

    You guys don't even know how often I come to see Justin's version of Working Class Hero, instead of John's. I love Justin's version and I hope he makes a 3rd channel to post some more covers.
    "JustinGuitar" "JustinGuitar Songs" and hopefully some day "JustinGuitar Covers". I'd subscribed immediately.

  • @jasonkelly4885
    @jasonkelly4885 10 лет назад

    ugh, such a great song to learn and so easy. feels great playin this one. thanks for all the great lessons. been playing just over a month and learned like 20 songs already.

  • @great1846
    @great1846 3 года назад

    Excellent lesson. Well done Justin!

  • @NeenaAndPapa
    @NeenaAndPapa 8 лет назад +14

    Wow ... I have heard Justin sing a lot of songs (not his strength as he admits in his self deprecating way) over the past 2 years. But he absolutely crushes the song at the end of the video. Lots of emotion, heart felt and authentic. Wow .. Well done. Can't wait to see you in New England! ;-))

  • @arthurs4964
    @arthurs4964 10 лет назад

    Thanks for the lesson, Justin! Been practicing guitar with your online lessons and books. This song is the most recent I've been practicing in the beginner courses.

  • @gregoz6
    @gregoz6 8 лет назад

    it's great! thanks so much, and I really liked your cover, very inspiring indeed. cheers

  • @MathandMetal4ever
    @MathandMetal4ever 7 лет назад

    thank you so much! also, your emotion while you play is really inspiring.

  • @joriswashere
    @joriswashere 14 лет назад

    Really like this song, and I really like this lesson. Mr. Justin explains everything so well! Easy to understand. Hope there will follow more new lessons soon, because he's deffinitely the best guitar teacher online.

  • @JakiBell
    @JakiBell 4 года назад

    What an emotional and gutsy performance of the song at the end of the video... wow.

  • @Tropicalpisces
    @Tropicalpisces 2 года назад

    Absolutely clutch. Absolutely fantastic. So beautifully down to earth and real... I thank my bro for showing me your channel, my parents for the Beatles n John Lennon.. for God.. for ..me.. 🥰👍😁🙏🙏🙏🙏 Justin, you are a treasure.

  • @michaelgerarddejong
    @michaelgerarddejong 13 лет назад

    Thank you bro. This is VERY kind of you to take the time to share all this info with us.
    My hats off to you !

  • @stompinstan0007
    @stompinstan0007 4 месяца назад

    Very Nice. I reckon John would have loved this cover version, lots of cover versions of this number for years decades, thank you. Nice upload.

  • @1959jammin
    @1959jammin 13 лет назад

    justin your the man ! thanks i was playing around with guitar and came up with this sound and name of song came to me then i found you and it helped much better ! your video is most informative i have found ! thank you much for your cotribution !

  • @dez6635
    @dez6635 4 года назад +1

    As a scouser , born in Liverpool but left 40 years ago, great rendition of this song , my favourite line , still ferkin peasants ,sang with feeling , luvin it , cheers Justin xx

  • @Mecbill2004
    @Mecbill2004 14 лет назад

    Merci Justin pour toute tes videos!

  • @urdmusic
    @urdmusic 5 лет назад

    Great cover! Really like the way you sang and played the song. Thank you.

  • @RobinAdamsOsteopath
    @RobinAdamsOsteopath 10 лет назад

    Great lesson as always. But also great singing - really good. Didn't really know this song previously, but I'm now feeling soo much better about being a peasant!

  • @stephanier2804
    @stephanier2804 4 года назад

    Das Video ist super aufgebaut, hat mir sehr geholfen, Danke:)

  • @mbymatthew
    @mbymatthew 8 лет назад +1

    it's amazing. sometimes the simplest songs are just the best songs. nothing special at all.. but the feel is overwhelming.

  • @MrNeilbrody
    @MrNeilbrody 5 лет назад

    Very moving performance, Justin. Lots of heart and fury.

  • @claudiawinkler2758
    @claudiawinkler2758 5 лет назад

    So far (I'm about to start stage 6) my absolute favorite. All of the lessons are full of passion, energy, motivating and make you feel committed despite it's just an online course. Simply great! You just have to love this guy. But this song I like better than the original; he just brings across the suffering and frustration so perfectly, it hurts listening and watching. Feel I need to comfort and hug him :-) and fits perfect to his voice...
    Rock on, Justin!

  • @MrJandeken
    @MrJandeken 9 лет назад

    Very good tutoring, thank you very, very much Justin.

  • @dellgone
    @dellgone 3 года назад

    Great performance Justin ...I can see the song means a lot to you ...Thanks for the lesson too

  • @johntudorhallelujah2976
    @johntudorhallelujah2976 Год назад

    Yes, thank you. You're pace and delivery is really great.
    At 56 i'm trying again, yes again, to learn the guitar and thanks to you i can play this a bit. I heard it first when i was 13 and the words really stuck out.

  • @PlayDoktorAxt
    @PlayDoktorAxt 7 лет назад

    I really love your videos and your taste of music. And your performance at the end gave me some serious goosebumps.

  • @patchyone123
    @patchyone123 13 лет назад

    Such a simple technical song, but i actually loved the last half where you were singing, so muh feeling!! Justin, you are Fing amazing!! Thanks for all your effort with the videos!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!

  • @TheLetzzz
    @TheLetzzz 6 лет назад

    I liked that you played the song in the end of the video. This helps a lot!

  • @craigpendlebury5926
    @craigpendlebury5926 14 лет назад

    Yeah great video, great performance, as always. New format is fantastic. Its great to get the "this is how it could sound if you do it properly" version as well as the beginners. Keep 'em coming.

  • @ashleysmith9770
    @ashleysmith9770 10 лет назад

    This was amazing! Thank you for the help!

  • @globaldylan
    @globaldylan 2 года назад

    Love this thankyou and you are helping me learn heaps. Just started a few weeks ago and I'm so keen

  • @valleyboy987
    @valleyboy987 14 лет назад

    Awesome! I thought I was gonna have to try and learn this myself..
    You pick the best songs to teach Justin!

  • @ajjacoby1
    @ajjacoby1 14 лет назад

    I love the passion you put into your music. Thank you.

  • @2kev2fly
    @2kev2fly 12 лет назад

    I love watching a performance that i never want to see end. Brilliant Job J!

  • @trippyguitar
    @trippyguitar 14 лет назад

    so simple and yet so beautiful, good lesson Justin, as always.

  • @shure46
    @shure46 11 лет назад +4

    Like all truly good songs , that one goes up your spine ...... Lennon was a genius , good job Justin

  • @scottdunbar8228
    @scottdunbar8228 5 лет назад

    really enjoyed that justin . fab cover

  • @karlgundel552
    @karlgundel552 10 лет назад

    very nice video, thank you for the lesson :) great song

  • @TheSimmi45
    @TheSimmi45 14 лет назад +1

    Justin, you're not only a great guitar teacher but also an excellent singer with many thanks and 5 stars from Germany!

  • @Mcontwowheels
    @Mcontwowheels 14 лет назад

    so easy to understand, Justin. Thank you so much for the lesson!

  • @gerry1506
    @gerry1506 13 лет назад

    a very well instructed and produced video lesson Thanks Justin

  • @eli9748
    @eli9748 9 лет назад +3

    Thanks Justin.
    You have a great voice.

  • @fritzruttimann1517
    @fritzruttimann1517 6 лет назад

    Good lesson Justin. Thanks!

  • @jmburke3324
    @jmburke3324 10 лет назад

    That was awesome...Great lesson, Awesome cover !!

  • @JOEC5000
    @JOEC5000 5 лет назад

    Hi Justin. Been playing the same few tracks for years just for fun. Now that I'm living in a new country i bought a cheap guitar and started from the very beginning on your course. So helpful, especially with finger placement! Thank you so much! My callouses are back lol

  • @ewolfe357
    @ewolfe357 12 лет назад

    Thanks for the great lesson - and for the performance, which actually gave me goosebumps a few times.

  • @equinemccanx2967
    @equinemccanx2967 7 лет назад

    brilliant missed this from John lennon found it on Green day
    I check out your lessons regularly thank you so much for this one

  • @dmanntube
    @dmanntube 6 лет назад

    Powerful rendition, Justin. One of Lennon’s best too

  • @piouno
    @piouno 14 лет назад

    Always a pleasure to follow your guitar lessons Justin !! Thanks so much !
    XX from France
    Nath

  • @jniemann
    @jniemann 14 лет назад

    thank you very much, Justin. Love this song, can't wait to get started on it1

  • @GlennHarris1to1
    @GlennHarris1to1 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you, Justin. Brilliant. 🙌

  • @DGinoThe1
    @DGinoThe1 14 лет назад

    Great lesson, super lyrics, thanks Justin.

  • @writeDVD
    @writeDVD 14 лет назад

    Great performance!
    Great lesson!
    Many thanks for the energy.

  • @KevinAhernmusic
    @KevinAhernmusic 11 лет назад

    Great job with this lesson, man! Really great job with the performance!

  • @svetoslav80
    @svetoslav80 14 лет назад

    great cover at the end of the lesson. To my opinion - the best cover of the song.

  • @exterziswf5258
    @exterziswf5258 9 лет назад

    just wanted you to know you are my Best teatcher! thank you very mush for leting me know how to play, keep the good work up!

  • @denniskramer9804
    @denniskramer9804 8 лет назад

    Justin, you are by far the best my man..thanks for the lesson

  • @Snwbrdr19
    @Snwbrdr19 14 лет назад

    Fantastic lesson, amazing performance, thanks again Justin!

  • @marceloboenosdesantos8043
    @marceloboenosdesantos8043 3 года назад +1

    Dear Justin!!!! Good work. You are a great musician and a good teacher too. 😍 I love the way you sing it too. I think you should sing more. You have a great voice. Lennon should be happy to hear your singing his song and salute you the same as I do. 😍

  • @Kerouac4fan
    @Kerouac4fan 14 лет назад

    Well done, Justin, - brilliant!

  • @nepconcept
    @nepconcept 11 лет назад

    Great lesson, one of the songs I want to learn, and you do a great job of teaching it.Great performance........

  • @lucajasonserafini553
    @lucajasonserafini553 11 месяцев назад

    amazing you are so talented .
    THANK YOU