Take Me Home, Country Roads | John Denver | Ukulele Tutorial + Play Along

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  • Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver is definitely a Top 5 all-time best sing along! Learn the easy ukulele chord progression and strumming pattern while we strum and play along together to this classic folk rock tune. Have some fun with this one :) -- Kevin
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  • @efisher3348
    @efisher3348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    Started Playing Uke 2 years ago. Denver is my best. 96 th birthday last month, Blind in my left eye. Lessons on line, Yer Tops Kevin!.

    • @ommudgal5027
      @ommudgal5027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      King🙌

    • @meghans2001able
      @meghans2001able 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That is amazing E. Fisher!

    • @MJ-ck9xk
      @MJ-ck9xk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fuck yeah dude!!!!!

    • @oophelia46
      @oophelia46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Congrats on 96! Been blind in my right eye my whole life, but that's what drew me to music. Love learning uke, writing music with it too!

    • @ME-xq8bg
      @ME-xq8bg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow! 90 god damn 2!
      That’s awesome!
      It just goes to show that the human body can do anything YOU want it too.😎👍👍👍

  • @hobie0001
    @hobie0001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The Em shortcut trick is easily the best ukulele tip I've ever learned! Thanks

    • @fl3609
      @fl3609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! I came down to say that too!

    • @exxodas
      @exxodas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I learned that on my own, but good to know it’s a thing!

    • @indykatley10317
      @indykatley10317 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree, so very helpful!

    • @BrieCarranza
      @BrieCarranza 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ditto! I'll be using this for "Hallelujah"!

    • @margaretcarnahan843
      @margaretcarnahan843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fl3609 j

  • @SoFloSoFawny
    @SoFloSoFawny 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I’m 65 and I was in love with John Denver in college!!!! So this is the perfect first song for me to start my Ukelele adventure! Thanks for the good lesson.PS I just got my first Uke last week during quarantine boredom. Never played one before, just piano. You make it easy!

    • @patriciagoddard817
      @patriciagoddard817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Am 68, ditto above! Great tutorial!! I was following along playing air uke and doing the chords with you. Just retired (RN), now a little arthritis both hands, so the more movement, the better. My uke should be delivered today! Guess I'll start with how to tune up.❣Patay

    • @philjagdon6774
      @philjagdon6774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm 64 years old and will buy tenor ukulele tomorrow, haven't play uke before.

  • @petecassidy2580
    @petecassidy2580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is truly the most outstanding video that teaches the entire song. Everything is perfect about it. You are a VERY GIFTED TEACHER.

  • @emilygrace1960
    @emilygrace1960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    KEVIN!! Give us some more of the classic country songs!! Some of us (especially us gals) often play the tenor ukulele with a low G tuning because it's easier on our small hands and arms (I'm 5ft) but it seems like no one does the classic country songs, or if they do, they're not all that good... I'd sure give a lot to have a tutorial from you on how to play "Fishin' in the Dark" by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for starters. Pretty pleeeeeaassse!!?

  • @joesmalley8681
    @joesmalley8681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had gotten distracted from my uke for a bit and this video brought me enthusiastically back so thanks for putting some positivity into my life brother. We need as much of that as we can get these days!

  • @Bear_in_mind.
    @Bear_in_mind. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve been playing the ukulele for 6 years and you are one of the best teachers I’ve seen keep up the awesome work

  • @4nesbitgrove
    @4nesbitgrove ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just got a ukulele. Found you on the net. Brilliant, Kevin.

  • @charlesburton57
    @charlesburton57 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Really enjoy that bouncy strum more than other ukulele teacher’s tutorials. Thanks a lot!

  • @thelimpkin6403
    @thelimpkin6403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That G to Em trick really blew my mind

  • @judydouglas8148
    @judydouglas8148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks, Kevin! I find your tutorials some of the best online. This one was lots of fun. Thanks! - greetings from lockdown in Sydney Australia

  • @SonicPhonic
    @SonicPhonic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic! I'm a Composer, Pianist and Piano Teacher and got a job today and need to learn Ukulele for tomorrow! Great Voice and you're a good teacher! Thanks!

  • @lemurleap
    @lemurleap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was awesome! I love the structure of the lesson and having a play through. Plus, your voice is wonderful! Thank you so much!

  • @cenos8521
    @cenos8521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you Kevin for making this video available to all of us in quarantine around this little world of ours :) It was a real treat learning from you . Excellent work Kevin , Thanks again , stay safe and keep smiling brother !

  • @mridulasuresh7465
    @mridulasuresh7465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻left all my household chores aside & stuck listening to you & learning country Road . Thanks a pile 🙏🏽🌹🌹🌹

  • @misagg8099
    @misagg8099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your way to move fingers from D to Emin and G to Emin are great. Thanks for sharing your tips.

  • @ronwillits6627
    @ronwillits6627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Kevin! Switching from Em to D or G to Em is a hurdle I'm trying to get over. This song and tutorial is just what I needed. You are awesome as always!

  • @dc3399
    @dc3399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was awesome. I love how you taught the strum pattern. Strumming and singing at the same time were difficult but I feel more coordinated now. Thanks so much for the lesson

  • @keithandamandahatch3928
    @keithandamandahatch3928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    wonderful teacher. felt like hanging out w a friend. a friend who knows a lot more than me about the uke...

  • @gollymolly9555
    @gollymolly9555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dang, that was fun Kevin, with your instruction I'm learning to play the Uke. It's only been about 18 months since I've started. I really like playing along with you, it really helps that I can rewind and do it over and over and over....It's nice to play and forget about the pandemic for awhile. Be safe and enjoy the little one!

  • @LUKSTUFF
    @LUKSTUFF 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your tutorial! Finally, someone does the whole thing and sings with it. So many out there don't incorporate the lyrics which leaves the whole thing nebulous and out of context for my old brain.

  • @kathybramley7790
    @kathybramley7790 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    getting better thanks love that you show the cords easy to follow thanks

  • @boatbyrd
    @boatbyrd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Kevin really grows on you. A sincere man with a good ability to teach in a way that is easy to practice with him! I'm thrilled to be buying and learning the ukulele, Since my acoustic guitars intimidate me due to my lack of practicing.

  • @amandaskilton5713
    @amandaskilton5713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Started playing Uke in lockdown. Really enjoyed playing along 😁

  • @emilygrace1960
    @emilygrace1960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sure would love to have more tutorials on some of the classic country songs and ballads out there like this... There's a ton of ukulele tutorials for just about every other genre, but there doesn't seem to be very many for the pure country style and folk songs out there. We need you to make that happen Kevin!! You're the man! =)

  • @tylercarson2012
    @tylercarson2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seriously this was so good..... take my subscription! Just picked up a Uke over the lockdown and this is by far the best tutorial I've seen. Please don't stop the videos from coming!

  • @francisgeorgemurphy
    @francisgeorgemurphy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been looking at lots of instruction videos for the uke but really felt at home with your style of teaching and first class graphics, thank you for bringing a big smile to my face today. Look forward to learning lots more tunes with you.

  • @mikesingleton2997
    @mikesingleton2997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great lesson! Well paced and you're a patient teacher! I look forward to following the channel now.

  • @sorchagrisewood3023
    @sorchagrisewood3023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First time I've been able to play d whole song through, yay! Now just working on speeding it up and playing more fluently. Great tutorial, thank you!:-)

  • @pamela7589
    @pamela7589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was waiting for this song, thanks Kevin😀

  • @tanjarector948
    @tanjarector948 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    just got my ukulele in the mail and been practicing two day. Love this! Thank you!

  • @andreadossena6827
    @andreadossena6827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't thank you enough for all your wonderful tutorials! Me and my 8 yr old son are learning so much from you.
    You are a wonderful teacher, and we truly are grateful for your channel!!

  • @Wendybean52
    @Wendybean52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Kevin! This was great. Today was my first time picking up a ukulele and you got me playing already! Great instructions - thank you!

  • @badmonks
    @badmonks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, thanks so much for this. New to the uke. Been trying to work out this tune for a while and couldn't get very far, between the chord changes and strum pattern. Now, I can settle down and focus on learning the song.

  • @Macy2011Cheer
    @Macy2011Cheer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! I love this! You're a good teacher and this is a great song and easy to learn.

  • @vincecarnevale4406
    @vincecarnevale4406 ปีที่แล้ว

    I took a trip cross-country back in the 70's ,heard this song on every radio station during the trip,big hit back then!Very nice version!

  • @canadianswimmmer
    @canadianswimmmer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an awesome video! You did an amazing job teaching this and I ❤️ the reference chords at the bottom while you’re teaching ! Thank you!

  • @jackschoenfeld941
    @jackschoenfeld941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you kevin ,always good vibes from your channel

  • @susiebarry841
    @susiebarry841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always wondererd how to get quicker from G to Em, thanks for the tipp! You have a great way of teaching, Kevin, it really makes it fun! Thank you from all the way from Ireland!

  • @MultiRuffian
    @MultiRuffian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A really useful tutorial. One of the very best. Thank you!

  • @cindihofton2000
    @cindihofton2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so lovely Kevin, we’re still pretty much locked down here in blighty, and we are learning so much from you, bless you for your teaching style, we were so glad you sang!

  • @sandramagdici7466
    @sandramagdici7466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i love this video i think its my brother’s favourite 🤩 song, but i had to replay the video 10 times to memorise it but thats ok

  • @johnirving7931
    @johnirving7931 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tuition style, really worked for me. Thank you Kevin.

  • @marie-paulelacasse3410
    @marie-paulelacasse3410 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your teaching style Kevin!! So grateful for your showing the strumming pattern! Love your "trick" move from the G chord to the Em chord!!!!! Thank-you!

  • @katzablot599
    @katzablot599 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great lesson, Kevin! Thank you.

  • @reginashaffer5627
    @reginashaffer5627 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial and sing along! Loved it! Thanks

  • @bbandsue222
    @bbandsue222 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much...you’re really great at instructing! One of my favorites of John Denver! Thanks also for the written song and diagrams or play along! 😄

  • @ArtByKarenEHaley
    @ArtByKarenEHaley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The thumbnail looks like "One does not simply learn John Denver on the ukelele" but this tutorial is a++++

  • @estherlim232
    @estherlim232 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Kevin, I enjoyed your lessens, it’s always very clear and easy to understand.

  • @heathertorrie
    @heathertorrie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much! I love the song, and it's fun to learn. I will need to go through this video while I practice many many more times though. Thank you!!

  • @eileenfostel2645
    @eileenfostel2645 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Now to print and try to memorize!

  • @ellapatricia7752
    @ellapatricia7752 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I've been struggling to switch the G chord to E minor chord for my music test and you really helped me... A lot! Thank you!❤️

  • @AngelButafly
    @AngelButafly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely enjoyed this!! Thanks man! Solid ✊🤓

  • @amypischke7810
    @amypischke7810 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial, love the singing at the end

  • @gailalston859
    @gailalston859 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So fun! Just got my uke yesterday. Thank you. I really enjoyed it!

  • @1davechandler
    @1davechandler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a very well done video, I just started playing a ukulele 2 months ago and enjoy your videos and how you slow it all down, it makes it so much easier to fallow along. Thanks again.

  • @larisablinder8878
    @larisablinder8878 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great workshop! Thank you!!!

  • @AbdulAleemShekhani
    @AbdulAleemShekhani 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a lot of fun learning it with you, thank you for the lesson :]

  • @michaelaugustinelee700
    @michaelaugustinelee700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks very much Kevin. May God bless you abundantly with good health always, may He grant you journey mercy wherever you go .. Amen!

  • @hangron814
    @hangron814 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much Kevin ! you are a Great Teacher . Hope you teach more old songs like this (so far you pick good songs i see ) Stay Safe .

  • @lovealight
    @lovealight ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing, love to learn from you. You are such a good teacher🙌🏻 thank you so much 🙏🏼🫶🏼

    • @AllForUke
      @AllForUke  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much, Tare. How is the song coming along for you? If you'd like to explore more of my lessons and content, stop over to my site and have a look around. How long have you been practicing yoga? I need to get back on my mat sometime soon. It's been too long. Thanks for learning with me :) - Kevin | allforuke.com

  • @pawelszymanski6594
    @pawelszymanski6594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Three months ago I could't follow...today I made it🙂! Awsome!Thanks a lot!

  • @Marv_S_Music
    @Marv_S_Music 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great fun Kevin! Thanks for the tips on sliding fingers for D and E minor...makes it so much easier!

  • @brinymarlinable
    @brinymarlinable ปีที่แล้ว

    This was fun! :) This is very thorough - it's easy to follow you and very much my speed right now. Thank you for breaking it down and playing it through while singing at the end! And thanks for sharing encouraging words during the first play-through when I was starting to lose the strumming a bit haha helped me keep it together! :) Best uke tutorial video I've found so far!

  • @jackiesutton2994
    @jackiesutton2994 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great! Thanks so much for teaching me!!!

  • @mayloon9565
    @mayloon9565 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thks for your patience and great teaching.

  • @bevholly8558
    @bevholly8558 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was with you in the practise chords/strumming, but had no way of keeping up once you started the sing along, it seemed so fast!!! Will I ever get there!!!

  • @arianaBrianna
    @arianaBrianna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey we did it, and I even managed to sing along, chords, strumming and singing, a minor miracle for me

  • @kam2057
    @kam2057 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has been the best tutorial yet. Thanks man!

  • @elenabell8481
    @elenabell8481 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the lesson.
    Always the best

  • @kaysandy676
    @kaysandy676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maaan, thank you for the Em hack!!!! You just made me want to play my uke again!!! Pinkie has a use now!!!

  • @marilynconnor710
    @marilynconnor710 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just joined. Fun, and I learned a new-ish-for-me strum! Thanks for a good lesson.

  • @letmeapologize
    @letmeapologize 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You BLEW my mind with that trick for switching from G to Em. I have avoided so many songs because of that switch. It has just seemed too darn hard for me to accomplish. I don't use my fourth finger too often either, so this will definitely take some coordination practice, but I am stoked!! Thanks!

  • @xaviernavy
    @xaviernavy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great format for teaching songs, thanks.

  • @Cailean_MacCoinnich
    @Cailean_MacCoinnich 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been doing a 30 day challenge here on TH-cam for the uke, and this video is an excellent addition to my song list. I really like your teaching method, it is concise and I love this tune, so this will become a campfire favorite.
    Look out for me playing this at Glastonbury 2021.

  • @georginatalamo2451
    @georginatalamo2451 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Masterful teacher! Beautiful voice!!!

  • @user-gx1kz2vt8g
    @user-gx1kz2vt8g 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this great tutorial!

  • @indykatley10317
    @indykatley10317 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, wonderful tutorial!

  • @morganmaciupa7048
    @morganmaciupa7048 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your channel deserves more views. I loved this tutorial :) Looking forward to learning Suspicious Minds next

  • @KingAravo
    @KingAravo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, thanks, very helpful to a beginner ukulele player like me

  • @gabrielahales8125
    @gabrielahales8125 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME! thanks kevin

  • @kathleenfleming4643
    @kathleenfleming4643 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You rock, Kevin! Love this! Thank you!!!

  • @PattyRichardson1
    @PattyRichardson1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was GREAT!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!! 💙

  • @viniciusroots
    @viniciusroots 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the Best! Thank so much!! I really appreciate!!!

  • @DrummuseTimbo
    @DrummuseTimbo ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you man! I love your style on how you teach. Lots of fun for me. I've been a long time fan & learning much more thanks to you.
    I'm Tim & definitely digging your channel big time from St. Charles, Missouri✌

  • @sagetv9665
    @sagetv9665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow amazing lesson.. one thing i would like to add in it... this is discovered by experimentation... in the end of chorus you can quickly switch 3 chords to get a much more cohesive sound I'll explain how
    Here's the last line of chorus:
    G D
    West Virginia, Mountain Mama
    Em C D G
    Take me home, country roads
    Here when you hit Ho sound in home you switch to em, then strum the C and D chords once in quick succession and then follow it up with normal strumming of G for country roads

  • @LuisOrtiz-fk1lh
    @LuisOrtiz-fk1lh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was just very good !!thanks

  • @star_mary15
    @star_mary15 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you.. I had fun and ive learned something.

  • @pamfieldwalker1949
    @pamfieldwalker1949 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful tutorial!! Thank you Pam

  • @razibgp
    @razibgp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The way you teach is just awesome . . . . Keep it up

  • @MSCLOVERCT
    @MSCLOVERCT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, I'm just learning happy new year 2021.

  • @claudiacadillo
    @claudiacadillo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice class, easy to understand. Thanks!

  • @cathalkai8723
    @cathalkai8723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When u said keep smilin, i instantly started smilin and could not stop xD thank u man, great tutorial, nicely explained

  • @doubled6256
    @doubled6256 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb many thanks really appreciate it! 🙏✌️

  • @hangron814
    @hangron814 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Kevin ! I just learn the song for 2 hr in my back yard...get so excited...I think i got it . Strum like riding a horse and the Best parts is couple your tips changing chords was big help (play G pinky finger slice out for Em & D different finger slice down for Em) Thanks again Kevin . Stay Safe

  • @robg8784
    @robg8784 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Teaching!!Thank you!!

  • @sanowles
    @sanowles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are choosing great songs for our isolation times. Thanks again, Kevin.

    • @AllForUke
      @AllForUke  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you’re enjoying! If you’re interested in more learning tools to accompany these lessons, drop by my new site. I have practice tracks, song sheets, and worksheets available for you that will really help you improve your skills. All the best - Kevin | www.allforuke.com/song-library

  • @DorianTMChannel
    @DorianTMChannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tutorial! I'm an absolute beginner but you made this really easy to learn! You earned a sub

  • @stevecohen8606
    @stevecohen8606 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job, easy to follow along and learn

  • @marcalderon4694
    @marcalderon4694 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are THE BEST. Thank you!!