A famous songwriter named Harlan Howard once said, “All you need is three chords and the truth". 

Below is a perfect example of this idea.

It’s a song about June Carter’s haunting love for Johnny Cash… while he was still married. 

Below, I’m going to share some insider tips on the guitar style behind it. I’m also going to show you ways of playing it in what I call “Carter Style”, plus an electric version a la Luther Perkins.

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

Who Wrote Ring Of Fire?

"Ring Of Fire" was originally written by June Carter and Merle Kilgore. It was inspired by June’s burning attraction to Johnny Cash while he was still married. She started by writing down the line, "Love is like a burning ring of fire."

Now, the first recording of this tune was actually done by Anita Carter, June's sister, in 1962. It was titled “(Love’s) Ring of Fire” and her voice sounds incredible on it:

But there was a problem. This trad...

Here’s a Stevie Wonder tune that features one of the baddest harmonica solos I ever done heard.

The chords come straight out of jazz harmony. And, it’s often covered by many jazz musicians. 

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 “Isn't She Lovely” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Isn't She Lovely?

“Isn’t She Lovely” was written by the one and only Stevie Wonder in 1976. Its inspiration came from the birth of his daughter, Aisha Morris, from his then-woman Yolanda Simmons. 

Although the tune was never released as a single, it still became a worldwide anthem and permanent part of pop culture. “Isn’t She Lovely” was included on Stevie’s double album Songs in the Key of Life, released September 28, 1976. 

The lyrics are a pure expression of a father's love. In fact, the song even includes real-life audio of baby Aisha. She was crying and giggling while getting a bath. 

“Isn’t She Lovely” was recor...