C.W. Stoneking guitar lesson - The Thing I Done

C.W. Stoneking teaches how to play his solo version of The Thing I Done, from his Gon’ Boogaloo album, on the guitar.

[@cwstoneking]

Please note: at 3:39 I say “I walk down to the four chord” - It’s actually the five chord (Eb7) I’m walking to, from the four chord (Dbm).

[@tesscanino2272]

Hi i just wanted to say that my partner and I recently found your music and fell in love-- we both play guitar, and were so thrilled to discover that you have videos teaching us how to play your songs!!! thank you Mr. Stoneking, you're amazing!!

[@beanhead2013]

This a complete shot in the dark. Please would you do a lesson on Love me or die? Ive tried and tried to replicate your acoustic version, it keeps escaping me. Anyway, whether you read this not, you're a legend, sir.... Please come and play in England soon.

[@snorrevonflake]

This guy is a totally out of this world entity. Awesome.

[@sparrow867]

Rarely do i ever see an artist teach his audience how to play a song they love. Cheers! ❤🖤

[@OttoMack1]

He's my Australian Tom Waits. And speaking as an Australian I'm very proud of you C.W. Thanks for all your music, yer a Godsend.

[@Semakhin]

You're great, mr Stoneking!) Cheers from Russia, make music not war!

[@chrwro]

Took me a fortnight but I got it going now, cheers! Just wanted to say, apart from the cool guitar part, man, those lyrics are just disturbingly good. They speak to everyone, corker!

[@skellyngton]

just love that bass line, mate. Always love the feel of your guitar work!

[@Dilllie]

Hi i saw you a few years ago in Antwerp, Belgium! That was an amazing gig!

[@BlairCarlyle]

How can a guitar part sound so classic and yet so revolutionary at the same time? C.W. is proof people can still write something timeless and original

[@BlairCarlyle]

@@InstantKaarma everyone’s inspired by everything, even tho he is influenced by old blues bayou doesn’t mean this isn’t original. Just trying to support and be nice over here. Jesus I bet you’re real fun at parties

[@superodfx]

⁠looks like Kaarma took his words back. Blaire you have a point, I’m a writer, any measure of originality is original Have you heard his song ‘tomorrow gon be too late’ another goody

[@hadenbaillie1833]

Such a legend,truly unique,thanks for sharing your gift

[@chrwro]

beamin watchin this, good to see yas again!

[@rhiannonbittle1454]

No, I don't have it just yet. But I'm trying. Thanks for the lesson.

[@felipemanonegra]

Thank you for the effort, your guitar playing is superb, love all the sloppy notes/chords that you do. Must say that the bridge is probably one of my favorite ever of all music , beautiful chord progression really nice written this dramatic melancholic harmonies

[@fuzzphotography9168]

Can someone write out chords for me, please x

[@bikepacker9850]

I come here thinking I may be able to play this on my guitar...... I was mistaken.... I am not sure why CW isn't better known, I have the feeling one day he will get the adulation he deserves.

[@KentWoodsMusic]

Hey man, you've become one of my favorite artists to follow and I'm really enjoying learning how to play some of your tunes. Great work and your vocals are some of my favorite in the game.

[@fly_sleepY]

Потрясающий альбом! Хоть я и не понимаю ваш язык, но прослушал полностью, а некоторые треки буду переслушивать еще долго, может быть всю жизнь. ...Когда ни будь, наверное, я выучу ваш язык.

[@cosmojonesmusic]

One of my favourite songs ever since I first heard it 2 days ago. You sir, are a f***ing legend. I wish you the success you deserve. Perfect song with the drums & harmonies.

[@ivanfmolano5305]

What a beautiful piece. Check out Draco Rosa’s version.

[@VolloDei]

Thank you Chris. I love the gipsy feeling in the song. I regret I missed you in NY. Come back as soon as possible

[@TheMonsterRain]

Is that an Australian/Southern U.S. accent or am I hearing things?

[@JB-kn7ig]

Harmonizing Four I trust in God inspires the uplifting refrain, no?

[@dizzywilliams3557]

C dubbelya!! Thank you legend🫡

[@EmperorSmith]

I love how generous you are with giving away your juju. The one that has always puzzled me (well, 'one' of the ones that has always puzzled me most) is Jungle Man.

[@elwray3506]

Ha, right here with you. Jungle Man´s got a swing, I´d love to learn (or try to) this one as well.

[@ToniParmar-ws7of]

Can you do a video of The thing I done for banjo?

[@smoochiekisser]

Hi Mr Cw stone king, Matt from Byron Bay here. I was wondering if you would do a guitar lesson on good luck charm and talk a bit about where that particular gospel feel came from. 🙏🏾

[@MelSogo]

Been waiting for and wanting this lesson so badly! Thank you and come back to NY!

[@jonspivack150]

Very cool. Thanks

[@AugustMarlin]

CW if you read the comments, cheers from Belgium! Hope to see you live one day!

[@kale6467]

Stunning. Any album coming anytime soon?

[@johnnyandthedinosaurs]

Awesome, thanks for sharing your guitar playing wizardry! I'd love to know more about your right hand technique and approach to rhythm.

[@gazaustinmusic8321]

Nice one

[@matthewsuryan6035]

Rad thanks

[@nelsonwalkom]

Ruthless... Cant wait to have a crack at this! Very cool. Cheers

[@catherineoloughlin7451]

u r so amazing...i know nothing about muasic...i can p[lay piano.....but....watching and following u.....aactually seeing u in person.....buit!!!!!....u r rtruely amazing

[@sabayo18]

Thanks for sharing this. Not a lot of artist seem to do this. 👍

[@HeavyJ318]

Man you make great music. When I first heard this song on spotify I thought you were an old black dude from Louisiana Lol. Love it

[@scottmclagan4276]

I'm not a guitar player, but I still appreciate this. Thanks CW. Love your stuff!

[@jacquelinemarieetcz.1741]

Call me, if you have the message clear enough of me to understand that I don't see the message I just sent not even like 2minutes ago. I think you know how to obtain such a thing, and I would truly live to have a chance to si g you a happy birthday Sunday dance of sing song get a long kind of rare memory days to even be able to give back to me more because you would be giv uh ung le reason to end my doom state of a sunday drive

[@jacquelinemarie7358]

I'm just going to be honest as usual and I'm done. No more... I feel unwell and just want to go away and wish you the best. I'm really upset with my life and I do sincerely apologize because i got lost in a more innocent kind of love for what i found in all of you and the way I am displayed has me tapping out and I am sorry if my art still shines its light upon you, even the ones that aim elsewhere out of effort and respect to not suffocate or anger anyone... Thats probably as far as I should go and then some considering "it's all in my head"

[@Kk1Eyeballs]

This must of been the time you got involved sexually with Red I take it that's why u where going to tap out

[@grusgubben]

thanks!

[@jordanpenn1947]

Would it be possible to do a tutorial on “can’t you see I’m lonely” from over the garden wall?? Pretty please!!?!

[@robeverywhere7414]

You're an absolute legend for doing this. You're a legend anyway but, i don't know any other artists who'd share to this degree. Thanks, Maaaaate!

[@somethingclever5635]

Any chance for a run through of “shine on harvest moon”? Been absolutely obsessed with your version but it’s stumping me pretty good:)

[@elwray3506]

Thanks for the lesson! But seriously, Bass & rhythm and counter rhythm? Haha, this is gonna get me into the loony bin. lol I´ll give it a try. It´s a beautiful song!

[@MrBbpilot]

Everyone I show your music always gets down to it regardless of what they inherently like. Keep it up

[@adamrydberg3895]

You are a legend. Thank you so much for sharing 👏

[@marshalllee7720]

would love to have you back in San Antonio, brother!

[@jordanhedington2421]

Holy crap I’ve been wanting to know how you do this for forever! Thanks so much

[@coolguy54life99]

Seems like a very humble dude. Very talented!

[@kevpick]

That was really useful. One day I'll cover this in a way that isn't appalling.

[@loud7739]

Superb song , i heard it on the radio tonight 😮

[@SaltBushCity]

Very generous thing these videos. Good on ya.

[@ThePduncan742]

How cool this cat helps learn his cool tunes

[@raindogred]

See ya next sunday in Brisso CW..your shout

[@marcelihling67]

I like how you make/ doing music! In german: Ich mag wie du ab gehst! :)

[@JB-kn7ig]

Great song, thanks very much!

[@damienhutchinson]

Certifiably brilliant! ❤️

[@astoldbytheolyn4382]

Love your uploads! 🎵❤️🎵

[@karelbofill3302]

Man, just get a hundred more albums out!

[@tonysizzle8574]

We wanna see you back in Nashville soon.

[@diegotioda]

blessed right hand!

[@austinvanwie2058]

That bass line chord strum combo is really cool.

[@DDBG7]

yeahhhhhh

[@leo.messsi]

I love you so much

[@sevenlocks5238]

so good! thank you

[@seanmcardle]

The man is a master

[@levijohnson8100]

Thanks CW!

[@namasta3920]

thx

[@seiruanetdavi9962]

I am very upset the structure of this video... Raping a bit? IDK man, thought so many different ways through it that I was feeling just cheap and worthless...