Castles in the Air - Don McLean (cover)

A pretty unique song from a fingerstyle perspective, but a fun one to play!
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Lyrics:
And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I'm tired of castles in the air
I've got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair
Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky
A dream come true, I'll live there 'til I die
I'm asking you to say my last goodbye
The love we knew ain't worth another try
Save me from all the trouble and the pain
I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain
Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain
But how can words express the feel of sunlight in the morning?
In the hills, away from city strife
I need a country woman for my wife
I'm city born, but I love the country life
For I will not be part of her cocktail generation
Partners waltz, devoid of all romance
The music plays and everyone must dance
I'm bowing out, I need a second chance
Save me from all the trouble and the pain
I know I'm weak but I can't face that girl again
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain
Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain
And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I'm tired of castles in the air
I've got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair

[@vincecarnevale4406]

Nice !Done softly with feeling ,Great

[@jbutlerguitar]

Thank you quite much! It's a unique song that deserves some ❤️

[@meandthemrs7403]

Very,very good. You nailed it.

[@jbutlerguitar]

Thank you very much!

[@voightkampff7399]

Gentle.

[@jbutlerguitar]

Thank you!

[@carlosrecuerdaruiz2948]

The signature of a true artist ! woau ! . . .

[@jbutlerguitar]

Thank you again!

[@rosangelapimentelvonrandow6169]

Muito bom . Parabéns !!

[@jbutlerguitar]

Thank you! (Translated to Portuguese 😆)

[@warrenmilford6848]

A really well performed version cobber. It was sublime I reckon. :)

[@jbutlerguitar]

Thank you very much!

[@olivet-fitsyougoodofficial3431]

Love from Goa India ♥️

[@jbutlerguitar]

From Utah as well! Thank you

[@carlosrecuerdaruiz2948]

take good care of those gentle hands . . . good friend !

[@jbutlerguitar]

Thank you much! And I do have to actually be a little careful with them yes 😆 cant damage the dedos.

[@angiepearce6479]

Really lovely cover

[@jbutlerguitar]

Thank you quite much!

[@angiepearce6479]

@@jbutlerguitar Iook forward to seeing your covers

[@JMACIEL20120620]

I'LL TELL YOU WHAT: SIMPLY IMPRESSIVE. WONDERFUL PERFORM. DOWN HERE IN BRASIL, I ALWAYS LOVED THIS TUNE. I'M A MUSICIAN, BUT I'D NEVER BEEN ABLE TO PLAY THIS SONG WITH SUCH SOUL ON THE TIPS OF FINGERS. THANK YOU VERY MUCK FOR SHARING. GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR TALENT.

[@jbutlerguitar]

Thank you quite much! This one plays a little differently too so it takes a little bit to learn. Keep on playing and best of luck!

[@chipbuttytime3396]

I had to stop watching your fingers I was getting dizzy 😄. Very impressive cover mate.

[@jbutlerguitar]

Thanks! It's a fun one to do. A lot of the finger work was off camera too unfortunately I need to make sure to get that in.

[@carlosrecuerdaruiz2948]

@@jbutlerguitar sorry for the question but is this a first take ??

[@ronpicavet1738]

very nice. should castles drive you to much despair, know that philosophers like Emil Cioran have your back😏

[@jbutlerguitar]

Thank you quite much! I do need to brush up on my philosophy however 😆