Here's a song from the classic Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young album released in 1970 called Déjà Vu. 

It’s perfect for creating a sing-along.

And it’s also great for newer players because you only need 4 chords to start jamming it.

Below, I want to share with you some insider tips on the guitar style behind it.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Teach Your Children” chords and guitar lesson!

Who wrote Teach Your Children?

“Teach Your Children” was originally written by Graham Nash while he was in the band The Hollies. But it wasn’t recorded until he was with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. “Teach Your Children” is a song about a timeless struggle – the relationship between kids and parents, and how the world really changes by family dynamics and communication.  

The lyrics reflect how parents teach their children, but also how children shape their parents. Earlier versions of this song were performed. But once CSNY started recording it, for their landmark 1970 album D...

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” is one of the most famous folk-country anthems in American music history.

But many guitarists play it wrong.

Below, I want to share with you some insider tips on the guitar style behind it.

We’ll look at how to strum it, how to Travis pick it, and even an easy version that uses a capo.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Country Roads” chords and guitar lesson!

Who wrote Country Roads?

“Take Me Home, Country Roads,” or more commonly known as “Country Roads,” was originally written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver.

The song was not originally intended for John Denver at all. In fact, Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert were working on the song with Johnny Cash in mind. They thought the country imagery would suit him. But before it went to Cash, Danoff and Nivert performed the unfinished tune for John Denver after one of his concerts in Washington, D.C. 

Denver immediately loved it and helped them complete the final lyrics. 

In 1...

Let’s go back in time to 1967…

Here’s one of the most iconic pieces of the psychedelic era.

Below, I want to share with you some insider tips on the guitar style behind it. 

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” chords and guitar lesson!

Who wrote Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds?

“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” was originally written by John Lennon, but it’s credited to the Lennon/McCartney partnership of The Beatles. It appears on their groundbreaking 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, a record that helped define the psychedelic era of popular music.

Now, many people think this song is about LSD. But its inspiration actually came from John Lennon’s young son Julian. He brought home a school picture of his classmate Lucy O’Donnell “in the sky with diamonds.” Lennon thought the phrase was interesting and transformed it into a musical journey. 

“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in 1967 during the...

Here's one of the most instantly recognizable instrumental hits in rock and roll history. 

This one is all based around a simple Latin-inspired groove and a great saxophone melody.

In this post, I’m going to share some insider tips on the guitar style behind it.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Tequila” chords and guitar lesson!

Who wrote Tequila?

“Tequila” was originally written by saxophonist Danny Flores and recorded in 1957 by The Champs. It’s a catchy song that blends a pseudo-Latin groove with a rock and roll saxophone riff, and then just a single spoken word, “Tequila!”

This one word gives the track a playful, party-ready personality.

The origin story of “Tequila” is famously accidental. In December 1957, The Champs were at Gold Star Studios in Los Angeles, recording a song called “Train to Nowhere,” intended as the A-side of a single. They needed something quick to fill out the B-side, so Danny Flores suggested an instrumental he had written. The band ra...

Let’s go back in time to the early ‘60s…

This tune is one of the highest-selling singles of all time.

And it captures the early sound of The Beatles, which led to Beatlemania. It has a very simple band-like arrangement with no extra frills.

Below, I’m going to share some insider tips on the guitar style behind it.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “She Loves You” chords and guitar lesson!

Who wrote She Loves You?

“She Loves You” was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney in early 1963. This was from a time when John and Paul would turn downtime on the road into songwriting sessions. Paul has said this song came together quickly. This is often the case with many hit songs. It’s as if they are already written in the subconscious mind, and then they just fall out of the ether. 

“She Loves You” became a defining song of Beatlemania and is often linked to when the band really started to get traction. 

The tune was recorded on July 1, 1963, at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) ...

Here’s a smooth ballad that has one of my favorite types of grooves.

It’s a rolling, triplet-based rhythm that you hear all the time in the blues. 

This style was super popular during the ‘50s, but it still sounds great today.

Below, I’m going to share some insider tips on the guitar style behind it.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” chords and guitar lesson!

Who wrote Put Your Head On My Shoulder? 

“Put Your Head on My Shoulder” was originally written and recorded by Paul Anka in 1959. During this time, he was emerging as one of the defining voices of late-1950s teen pop. 

This song has a smooth and romantic feel to it. “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” was first released as a single by ABC-Paramount and quickly became a major hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100. 

It’s a song about puppy love and embodies the innocence and sincerity of late-1950s. The combination of Anka’s smooth and youthful voice with the soft orchestral ...

Here’s one of Johnny Cash’s most signature songs.

The guitar riff – played by Luther Perkins – also became a distinct part of Cash's sound.

Below, I’m going to share some insider tips on the guitar style behind it.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “I Walk The Line” chords and guitar lesson!

Who wrote I Walk The Line?

“I Walk the Line” was originally written by Johnny Cash and released in 1956 as a single on Sun Records. The tune became Cash’s first number one hit on the Billboard country chart and established him as a heavy hitter in American music.  

At the time, Cash was under the guidance of producer Sam Phillips and was recording at Sun’s small studio in Memphis. The track was recorded in the same legendary room where artists like Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis also made history.

It’s a song about commitment to his first wife, Vivian Liberto, while being on the road and constantly presented with temptation for affairs. At the time, Cash was newly married and ...

Seals & Crofts sang:

===

Summer breeze makes me feel fine

Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind...

===

I’ve always enjoyed this tune. 

However, it’s quite sophisticated – musically speaking. I’ve played it many times at summer parties. Summer parties are a PERFECT opportunity for guitar players to play. 

In this post, I’m going to share some insider tips on the guitar style behind it.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Summer Breeze” chords and guitar lesson!

Who wrote Summer Breeze?

“Summer Breeze” was originally written by soft-rock duo Jim Seals and Dash Crofts. They formed Seals and Crofts in 1969 in Los Angeles, California, and this song became their biggest hit. 

It was released in 1972 on their album of the same name. The song is vivid. It paints a picture of coming home after a long day and finding comfort in simple, peaceful moments. The imagery of the “summer breeze” blowing through the jasmine in the mind is a peaceful transition from the stress of th...

Here’s a song off one of the most iconic albums from the ‘70s.

It’s got a great groove and a timeless sound. 

In this post, I’m going to share some insider tips on the guitar style behind it.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Tequila Sunrise” chords and guitar lesson!

Who wrote Tequila Sunrise?

“Tequila Sunrise” was originally written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey of the Eagles. It was released on their 1973 album Desperado. This song has the classic Eagles sound. It was recorded at Island Studios in London, England, with producer Glyn Johns at the helm. This studio is famous for being home to countless celebrity artists.

The arrangement is pretty simple. It features steady strumming acoustic guitars, light electric leads, and great vocals. 

Upon its initial release as a single, “Tequila Sunrise” reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although it wasn’t the most massive chart-topping hit compared to later Eagles singles, it became a staple of the band’s live ...

Here’s a deep cut from The Beatles' legendary double album, most commonly referred to as the White Album.

With songs like “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Blackbird,” this one often gets swept under the rug.   

Below, I’m going to share with you some insider tips on the guitar style behind it.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Cry Baby Cry” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Cry Baby Cry?

“Cry Baby Cry” was primarily written by John Lennon, but it is credited under the McCartney/Lennon songwriting partnership. It was recorded by The Beatles for their 1968 double album, commonly known as The White Album. 

The song lyrically is quite whimsical, which is very characteristic of Lennon’s writing during this era. The song references kings, queens, duchesses, and imaginary characters in a way that feels playful on the surface but slightly unsettling underneath.  

Lennon once said the line “Cry baby cry, make your mother sigh” was inspired by an old playground chant he ...