Beyonce - BEST THING I NEVER HAD - Guitar Cover by Adam Lee

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Hey guys,
Here's Beyoncé's single 'Best Thing I Never Had' off her album '4', as part of my 'uncoventional song series' playlist. Hope you enjoy it, and that you also like the new video style!
As always, the biggest possible thank you, to everyone who views, likes and comments etc. - you are the vehicle for getting my playing out to the wider world, and for that, I cannot thank you enough!
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Beyonce - BEST THING I NEVER HAD - Lyrics:
What goes around comes back around (hey my baby)
What goes around comes back around (hey my baby)
I say what goes around comes back around (hey my baby)
What goes around comes back around...
There was a time
I thought, that you did everything right
No lies, no wrong
Boy I must've been out of my mind
So when I think of the time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass and I, I saw the real you
Thank God you blew it
I thank God I dodged the bullet
I'm so over you
So baby good lookin' out
[Chorus:]
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
'Cause honestly you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)
You turned out to be the (best thing I never had)
And I'm gonna' always be the (best thing you never had)
Oh yeah, I bet it sucks to be you right now
So sad, you're hurt
Boo hoo, oh, did you expect me to care
You don't deserve my tears
I guess that's why they ain't there
When I think that there was a time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass and baby yes I saw the real you
Thank God you blew it
I thank God I dodged the bullet
I'm so over you
Baby good lookin' out
[Chorus:]
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
Cause honestly you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)
I said, you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)
And I'll never be the (best thing you never had)
Oh baby I bet sucks to be you right now
I know you want me back
It's time to face the facts
That I'm the one that's got away
Lord knows that it would take another place, another time, another world, another life
Thank God I found the good in goodbye
[Chorus:]
I used to want you so bad
I'm so through with that
Cause honestly you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)
Oh you turned out to be (the best thing I never had)
And I will always be the (best thing you never had)
Oh, best thing you never had!
I used to want you so bad
I'm so through with that
Cause honestly you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)
Oh you turned out to be the (best thing I never had)
Oh, I will never be the (best thing you never had)
Oh baby, I bet it sucks to be you right now
What goes around, comes back around
What goes around, comes back around
I bet it sucks to be you right now
What goes around, comes back around
I bet it sucks to be you right now
What goes around, comes back around
I bet it sucks to be you right now
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Thank you so much for that, Eric! That really means so much to me - thank you! I'm truly humbled! Also, settings are straightforward! I change them according to the room I'm in. Bass 4, Mid 4, Treble 5-6 for recording, presence 12. Clean Fender Blues Deluxe amp, with a Fulltone Fulldrive pedal in front, and a Keeley compressor. That's it! Hope that helps, and all the best with your playing! Thank you for your support! :)

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@Th3Fab3 God bless you and your son! You're very kind. I was about 12-13 when I started playing properly. You're never too young, though! I was playing, singing or listening to music since birth! Seriously - keyboards at about 3, violins, drums - the works. I can never remember a point in my life where I did not play an instrument! Just so happened that guitar came a little later. So by all means, I encourage your son to start - 6 is the perfect age! I wish you both all the best and beyond!

[@rashelljohnson3434]

Adam you have encouraged me to want to learn to play the electric guitar. Thank you so much for being my inspiration. You are extremely talented and an awesome musician. Thank You!

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@AverageKidd721 Thanks so much, Sabina - you are so kind! Thank you for such a kind, inspiring comment! I wish you every success with your guitar playing, and hope you have a great weekend! :-)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

Thank you so much, Eric! That really means a lot to me! God bless you for that! Also, amp settings are simple. I'm running a clean Fender Blues Deluxe, and driving lightly with a Fulltone Full Drive II. Add a Keeley compressor, and that's my tone! I prefer simpler setups. They suck less away from the guitar. Nothing beats a responsive tube amp, anyway. Also, I record at blistering volumes mostly. Speaker cabs are heavily dampened in another room. :) Hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@J1mb093]

@AdamLeeGuitarist Just like to add, tributes are for the ones that simply cover the songs. You my friend take songs straight to their limits and hold on to that tone. You have what a lot of guitarists struggle with these days and that is putting feeling into the songs they play. Your simply a legend in the making, bravo to you sir!

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@danielevansofficial Daniel, you are just too awesome! Thank you so much for such kind comments! God bless you, sir! Hope you're well, and that you're set for an awesome weekend! :)

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@joshuag100 Haha, thank you so much! Very kind of you! So glad you enjoyed the video, and hope you have a great weekend! :)

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@Beriol9 Thanks so much for such a humbling comment! God bless you! As for software - I record with Pro Tools, and am playing the PRS through a Fulltone Full Drive II, Keeley compressor and into a little Fender Blues deluxe. Hope that helps! :)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@gamingz Thanks so much! Although I'm very welcoming of everyone's opinion, I'm extremely grateful for your kindness and support. God bless you, and hope you have an awesome weekend! :-)

[@gruffvaughan]

An absolute masterclass in guitar phrasing. You never cease to give me goosebumps from playing songs I would never have listened to otherwise. My favourite guitarist on KZbin.

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@kiaranjay Thank you so much, Kiaran! And that's sort of awesome in a way - it means you're broadening your listening horizons as a result of my strange noodling choices haha! Hope you're well, and that you're set for an awesome weekend! :)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@bnd7r Thank you so much! I will do my very best to put some more covers up in the near future! :-)

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@dontfunkaround Thanks for watching! It's a stock PRS. Only difference is it's an Artist pack model. But I didn't tweak anything - just the way it was when it left PRS. :)

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@History1977 Thank you so much, Ahmad - God bless you for your kind words! :-)

[@camilleklove18]

i fucking luv the way he plays the guitar i could listen to him all day all of his videos real talk

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@thisisitmj Ayse, you rock - thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for your tireless support. You are the best! God bless you! :)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@karl63830 Thanks so much, Karl! So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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@stivlersmom100 Thank you so much! Hope you have an awesome weekend, and thanks a million for watching this! :-)

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@yaser3777 Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it, and hope you have a great weekend! :)

[@Alexalmq]

You are Probably one of the best guitarists i've seen on youtube so much soul and tone man LOVE IT!!

[@pstryczeq]

I listened to this performance many times, and I think it is better every time when i listen it again. Keep it up Adam

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@christiann93 Thanks so much - he's there! Just in the shout-out at the end, as he kept gravitating towards a green pepper I left for him (which was out of the frame haha). :)

[@talentedboy99]

Fantastic job Adam, keep up the great work that you do. I never heard anybody play the guitar like you do. Truly original and unique.

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@chrispy961 Thank you so much - that's so humbling to hear! You're über kind for saying that - means an awful lot to me! Hope you have an awesome weekend, and look forward to hearing some of your future work, too. Wishing you every success with your music and guitar playing! :)

[@90glassrd]

Absolutely amazing, outstanding, stunning. I can`t stop playing it !!!!!!!

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@philippt79 Thank you so much, Philipp! You're very kind - God bless you for that. :)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@thedonace213 Thank you so much, Pablo! And that's a cool idea! Hopefully will do that at some point. Hope you're well, and great to hear from you, as always! :)

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@pXt777 And very welcome! :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@SabinaQuan]

adam you might not be that famous on youtube or anywhere else but you are one of the many guitarists thats inspire me

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@CoolBeansEntertainer Thank you so much! That's so humbling for me to hear - thank you! I wish you every success with your guitar playing, and that you enjoy the musical journey it takes you on! :)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@FredtheShred Thanks so much, Fred! Means a lot coming from such an established guitarist! And I'm so sorry about MonkeyFest. I was planning on coming, but something very unexpected cropped up last minute. Hopefully get to play somewhere live, soon! Hope you have an awesome weekend, and thanks so much for watching and commenting! :-)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@MrGuitar982 Thanks so much - that means a lot to me. Hope you have an awesome weekend! :)

[@TheBrendanzn]

IMO better than Beyonce! The feeling from the guitar was seriously intense!

[@hafenimthoko4541]

You are one talented person. God be with you always and continue doing what He almighty has blessed you with

[@musicloverlzm]

This is the most beautiful thing i have ever heard !

[@Followurmusic]

Good job! Beyonce is my idol. Love her voice! Lisa Lavie did a cover of this song. So BEAUTIFUL!

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@JadeyOwl Thank you so much - your words are so humbling. God bless you! And odd that you ask, because he can sort of peck at the strings, and make quite a racket! Maybe I should feature him doing that in future videos! Although, there is a preview of that in my Hendrix video from yesteryear! :)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@marinelovesuperman Thank you so much! You are so kind - God bless you! :-)

[@gruffvaughan]

I've had this on repeat for who knows how many days... Incredible.

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@tippy6902 Thanks so much! And definitely. I'm using Pro Tools to record, little Fender blues deluxe amp, with a Fulltone Full Drive and a Keeley compressor. That's the lot! :-) Marshall cab mic'd with a little SM-57 for recording. Hope that helps, and thank you for watching! :)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@ruurdje Thanks so much! You're very kind! I use an amplifier, and mic this, recording the audio into Pro Tools. Hope that helps, and thanks so much for your support! :-)

[@14shelbygold]

You got skills!!! ROCK ON!!!

[@ReemNweder]

No comment! You are simply AWESOME!

[@thea5320]

This was so very incredible I can't even say. Absolutely, absolutely Phen. Om. En. Al.

[@karl63830]

one of my favorite songs from that album! Thanks again, Adam!!

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@loopylady15 Thank you so much! You're very kind! This one took me me a good couple hours to learn. I wasn't too familiar with the melodies, so I had to really force myself to memorise what she sang (although I improvised wherever I forgot haha). :)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@SPSNIPER2 God bless you - thank you so much!

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@CoolBeansEntertainer Haha, thanks - ironically, you'd be only second (I think) to have ever said 'first' on one of my videos! :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@philipquaye1641]

Literally my favorite cover ever. You’re amazing!

[@philippt79]

Awesome arrangement. Picking and timing as perfect as always! I love your backing tracks!

[@anhphudt]

your music really inspires and energize me.

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@DanielDoMusic Whoa, thank you so much, Daniel! That is such a humbling comment - God bless you! :)

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@DOmusicproductions Thanks so much, David! You rock, sir! :)

[@shawnhits704]

i love how you use ghost notes in your playing. i wish i could play like that

[@tevinclark]

Simply, Beautiful,

[@TKRR15]

Not a fan of Beyonce anymore but man u make this song Rocks. Love it. God Bless

[@heleengitaar]

everything is so nice

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@Vingalinga Thank you so much - you're awesome! God bless! :)

[@Anewsandgossip]

Awesome Adam, I totally loved the new style of the video and great guitar playing as usual. You are superb. God Bless you and will defo share this with my friends... I love Beyonce and you did justice to this song. She will be proud! God Bless my friend... xxx

[@matteo2000ma]

Love the new hair style.

[@permafrost92]

Wow... You are really good.... I wish I could play like you do

[@KleyDeJong]

YES! Awesome job Adam. Love seeing Cheeky at the end too :)

[@Jennifrlim]

amazing cover! i've been listening to the song for days and this one is very much addictive! and thank you for the shout out! i hope you(and Cheeky) well and will be waiting around the corner for next video!

[@MichelleAOrefice]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@doeboyfresh863]

I have watched this vid all day! and I don't really know what to comment but you have amazing skill!!!! you have a PHD in guitar tone thats for sure!!!!

[@MaekjuJwo]

this gave me enormous goosebumps!!!! holy gj man i love it

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

Thank you so much for that, Anthony! Very kind of you - I really appreciate the support! I don't play many shows, but hopefully looking to play some next year, in London (which is where I'm based, too). And thanks so much for considering me - sadly, I can't play on tracks at the moment, but thank you so much for asking. Again, indebted to you for your support! Thank you! :)

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@CedanoIsai Thank you so much! God bless you, sir! :)

[@noechanel]

On ne sais plus quoi dire, c'est vraiment bleufant, c'est incroyable. Merci Adam pour ces vidéo de plus en plus magnifique !

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@J1mb093 Whoa, thanks so much! Beyoncé's incredible, and this is merely my humble tribute to her amazing song. Hope you enjoyed it, and that you have an awesome weekend! You're awesome for watching - thank you! :)

[@marinelovesuperman]

this is purely beautiful! adam, you inspire me for keep it up on my guitar playing and i wish that one day i will play like you thanks for inspire us and sharing your talent

[@AlexScherSmith]

hey man your amazing i really admire you for playing your REALLY good. I am drummer and im doing my grade 8 this year and after that i will be a drum teacher. i am 17 years old and have been playing since i was 4. wish you all the best Alex :)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@talentedboy99 Thanks so much - that means a lot to me! God bless you, sir! :)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@TomMattinson Thank you so much, Tom! That means a lot to me! And you're doing great! Very cool Adele cover on your page! Thanks for the hair comment - it's actually exactly the same length, just not brushed out haha. Hope you have an awesome weekend, and thank you so much for watching! :)

[@elofan0]

one of the best guitarists ive seen well done adam :)

[@SPSNIPER2]

That guitar is part of your body now. Amazing talent.

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

Thanks so much, guys! Promise this evening I will write back to every single person who comments on here! God bless you all for watching, and please share this with your friends, if you enjoyed it! You are all the best supporters and viewers I could wish for! Thank you! :-)

[@LuciaZorrilla1603]

're amazing! and I loved how you played this song, I'm a singer and I saw this video a little more theoretical part of the song even if it appears. big greetings from Argentina

[@andraondrum]

man!! you made it!! i love this cover.. this cover is much better than the original song..i love this!!! :)

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@tevinclark Thank you, Tevin! God bless you!

[@iFlyleah1]

Oh my goodness, I've been looking for this video for so long! I can not believe I randomly found it just from your comment on Gabe Bondoc's video! Been listening to Kenneth's drum cover for a while now and I couldn't help but admire your guitar skills too! YOU ARE AMAZING! Officially one of my inspirations to start learning how to solo on guitar :) Thank you!

[@YvonneLarbi]

Thanks for sending me this link......i looooooove it, Hope Beyonce sees this. Just Great. Posting on twitter for all the BeyHive now.

[@TheTopsy57]

OMG I love it !! You're really amazing. This cover of Queen B is really really good ! Thanks for this good moment !

[@chursthouse]

Man this guy is absolutely phenomenal and gifted. Wow!!!. Just subscribed.:) Lead guitar to a whole new level.

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@tylevollguitar Thanks so much! I just checked out your videos, and commented on your 'I Wish' Jam. Really great stuff! :-) Thanks so much for your support on these videos, too - means a lot! As for recording, I'm just mic'ing the amp with a Shure SM-57 at the moment, and recording straight into Pro Tools. Hope that helps. :-)

[@TomMattinson]

This is amazing! Probably my favorite cover of yours so far, which is no easy competition. I'm just starting out with this you tube thing and you are a huge inspiration to me. Loving the new haircut too dude ;)

[@gdsumter]

OMJEANS!! This sooooo freaking amazing!!!

[@christinegonzalez7976]

Your music puts me in the best mood. You are just fantastic and I can't to see what lies next for you. Hope I get to see you play one day. God bless you, much love from the states.

[@AnnaV2865]

Love it! I love how he is totally in tune with the music and nice work on the video too ! :)

[@ChristopherKblog]

Hi Adam! Wow, absolutly amazing! As usual ;-) I admire your hand skills. BTW: Outstanding video editing!!!! Best wishes to you Chris

[@gamingz]

how can there be a dislike? seriously youtubers. stop your jealousy. give this person his due credit.

[@TheSkinParade]

I can see you put a lot of effort into making these vidoes, they're brilliant!

[@AdamLeeGuitarist]

@boricuaenny Thank you so much! Very kind of you! :-)