An easy beginner guitar tutorial to help you learn the song Falling Slowly ( from the “Once” movie soundtrack) by Glen Hansard on guitar fast with easy chords options, easy strumming, no complicated theory and without a capo (if you don’t have one or don’t want to use one). Learn how to play and sing this song in 2 easy steps.
STEP 1: WATCH THE GUITAR TUTORIAL
Click here to watch the video on YouTube.
STEP 2: REFER TO TUTORIAL NOTES
INTRO:
- C F x2
VERSE 1:
- C F
- C F
- C F
- C F
REFRAIN/ BRIDGE:
- Am G F G
- Am G F
CHORUS:
- C F Am F
- C F Am F
[VERSE 2] (Same chords as Verse 1)
[REFRAIN/ BRIDGE]
CHORUS: (Final)
- C F Am F
- C F Am F
- C F Am F (Last Line)
Click Here for FULL lyrics on Lyrics.com
Click Here for Chords & Lyrics on Ultimate-Guitar.com
Note: Chords on Ultimate Guitar may be different from the tutorial above due to being in a different key or because the author has simply used different chords from my version. Use the transposing tool available on their site to transpose chords to the key you wish to play in.
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BEGINNER TIPS:
Replace F Major with F7 if F Major is too difficult to play.
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CHORDS USED (4): C G Am F
- Tutorial Song Key: C
- Original Song Key: C
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STRUMMING PATTERN
Down Strokes Only:
- down down DOWN down down down DOWN down
Up and Down Strokes:
- down down DOWN (down up) down down DOWN (down up)
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