Mini World: A Country Music Tutorial347

Are you a fan of country music? Do you want to learn how to play some of your favorite country songs on the guitar? If so, then you're in the right place! In this blog post, I'm going to teach you how to play three classic country songs on the guitar: "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker, "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks, and "Chicken Fried" by Zac Brown Band.

Before we get started, let's go over a few basics. First, you'll need a guitar. Any type of guitar will do, but an acoustic guitar is the most traditional choice for country music. You'll also need a guitar tuner. This will help you to keep your guitar in tune, which is essential for playing any type of music.

Once you have your guitar and tuner, you're ready to start learning how to play some country songs! Here are the chords you'll need to know for the three songs we're going to learn:* G major (G)
* C major (C)
* D major (D)
* A minor (Am)
* E minor (Em)

Now that you know the chords, let's get started on the songs!

Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker

Wagon Wheel is a classic country song that's perfect for beginners to learn. The chords are simple, and the melody is easy to sing. Here's how to play it:* Verse 1
```
G C
Rock me, mama, like a wagon wheel
G D
Rock me, mama, like a wagon wheel
C G
Rock me, mama, like a wagon wheel
D G
Far across this land, I will roll
```
* Chorus
```
G C
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river
G D
Rollin', rollin', rollin' through the wilderness
C G
I'm a-rollin', rollin', rollin' over you
D G
Across this land, I will roll
```
* Repeat verse 1 and chorus
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* Bridge
```
C G
Oh, the sun's so hot, I'm so dry
D G
I'm so thirsty, I could cry
C G
Oh, the sun's so hot, I'm so dry
D G
I'm so thirsty, I could cry
```
* Chorus
```
G C
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river
G D
Rollin', rollin', rollin' through the wilderness
C G
I'm a-rollin', rollin', rollin' over you
D G
Across this land, I will roll
```

Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks

Friends in Low Places is another country classic that's easy to learn and fun to play. The chords are a little more challenging than Wagon Wheel, but they're still manageable for beginners. Here's how to play it:* Verse 1
```
G C
I've got friends in low places
G D
Where the whiskey flows and the beer chases
C G
And we'll never run out of good times
D G
I've got friends in low places
```
* Chorus
```
C G
So, come on, raise your glass, it's time to get wasted
D G
And we'll all get loaded, get our faces plastered
C G
And we'll all sing along to some good old country songs
D G
And we'll all have a lot of fun
```
* Repeat verse 1 and chorus
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* Bridge
```
Am Em
Well, I've got friends in low places
Am Em
And they've always got my back
Am Em
They're the ones who make me laugh
Am Em
They're the ones who keep me on track
```
* Chorus
```
C G
So, come on, raise your glass, it's time to get wasted
D G
And we'll all get loaded, get our faces plastered
C G
And we'll all sing along to some good old country songs
D G
And we'll all have a lot of fun
```

Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band

Chicken Fried is a more modern country song that's become a favorite of many people. The chords are a little more challenging than the previous two songs, but they're still doable for beginners. Here's how to play it:* Verse 1
```
G C
Chicken fried, cold beer on a Friday night
G D
A pair of jeans that fit just right
C G
And the radio up
D G
Chicken fried, cold beer on a Friday night
```
* Chorus
```
C G
A little bit of chicken fried
D G
A little bit of cold beer poured out for my friends
C G
And I'm a little bit lonely
D G
And I'm a little bit not sure why
```
* Repeat verse 1 and chorus
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* Bridge
```
Am Em
Well, I think it's time to go home now
Am Em
And I think it's time to change
Am Em
Well, I think it's time to go home now
Am Em
And I think it's time to change
```
* Chorus
```
C G
A little bit of chicken fried
D G
A little bit of cold beer poured out for my friends
C G
And I'm a little bit lonely
D G
And I'm a little bit not sure why
```
* Outro
```
C G
Chicken fried, cold beer on a Friday night
D G
A little bit of chicken fried
```

That's it! You've now learned how to play three classic country songs on the guitar. Practice these songs regularly, and you'll be playing like a pro in no time.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.

Thanks for reading!

2025-02-08

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