Cowboy chords!

[@thomas_dries]

1:03 That's a mind blowing accent reveal! I actually thought you were faking the British accent for a second there. As an American let me just say you'd make an excellent American spy. This was a really well done history lesson, I love that you spoke on everything from how rest of the world views cowboy chords, to the difference in sound with regard to the instruments in use.

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Thomas, Thanks for the kind words, Yes I am a Brit - with a southern (British) accent, but my musical passions lie in the USA. I'm delighted that you found it of interest, Regards, Ol' Andy

[@rahhmennoodles338]

Damn, that first little thing you played surprisingly brought tears to my eyes. Along with your attempt at a southern American accent, it sounded exactly like how my great grandpa used to play guitar. He's the one who taught me how to play. Every time I would visit, me and him would play together. It was easy to follow along as a kid cause he'd only ever play a few basic chords with the same strumming pattern. Never realized he was an expert in cowboy chords. He passed away a few years ago, and up until this moment I hadn't really gotten emotional about it because his death didn't come as a surprise to anyone at the time. Thanks for bringing back some good memories! Keep up the good work sir, you earned a sub from me!

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi, sorry about the "American" accent - I haven't been to the US for 17 years now so it's obviously become rather rusty. I hope we agree that there is nothing wrong with cowboy chords at all! Keep on picking and thanks for watching.

[@rahhmennoodles338]

@@SillyMoustache Oh you could've fooled me! I didn't think the accent was half bad. Hahaha. Cheers!

[@billallen1594]

Thanks Andy, on this grey day you made me smile. And I learned some stuff too...

[@SillyMoustache]

Yeah, it is a bit great right now isn't it? I'm glad you found it useful, and amusing!

[@jessehallbeck4326]

As a U.S.A. lazy guitar player doing what we "americans" do in our music, this man is a beauty. This is a beautiful, outside looking in, view of classic Americana western/county music.

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Jesse, thanks for your kind words.

[@angiesiddall9563]

I like the cowboy outfit and the Willie Nelson song, which I have sung at jamborees many times. I understand that the "bar chords" are replaced by using the capo, which I am grateful to have the knowledge of where to position the capo to change the chords. My hands cramp up and my fingers lock when I play in the key of "C", so I'll usually put the capo on the fifth fret and play "G", or play in "A" on the third fret. So my hands don't cramp or lockup for not having to play the "F chord" while playing without my capo in playing in the key of "C". So, I am happy to be able to play different genres of songs, with having the use of my capo.

[@SillyMoustache]

It really is a matter of whatever works for you I think.

[@christhemetalmaster]

Awesome video! Also you sound pretty dang close to Willie Nelson

[@SillyMoustache]

Well Willie is a leeetle older than me -but an inspiration for us all.

[@motoman1232]

Dutch

[@from-the-land-of-noah]

I have to say that to hear a Brit doing a Texas accent is the funniest thing I have heard in a while. Please keep up the great work. :)

[@SillyMoustache]

Not sure how to take that ;o) but thanks for watching!

[@JoelRossFilms]

Andy, you’re the best. Bought my first Eastman guitar based on your input. Love it. Keep the videos coming. Thank you, kindly.

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Joel, which model did you get? However I Counsel caution about being influenced by me - I have three Eastmans (two flattops, one archtop) but four Collings! Thanks for watching!

[@JoelRossFilms]

@@SillyMoustache Andy, I found an E40D. It’s 6 months old. Looked like it was barely played. Came with its original case and certificate. I paid $1475 which I felt was a fair price. I figured if it wasn’t a keeper I wouldn’t have a problem selling it for that amount. I love the guitar. I owned a D-41 many years ago and I’m so impressed with the build quality and the tone of this one. I did replace the pick guard with a retro Tortoloid guard from Stewmac. This guitar is pretty fancy and the pickguard takes it up another notch. I found a used E20P on the Guitar Center site for $999 which I am waiting to receive and will have a trial period. Currently, my all time favorite guitar is the Martin 000-15M Street Master. The tone is incredible and it plays so effortlessly. The guitar just vibrates in your hand. Worth a look. I have become far less of a guitar snob and have come to realize that craftsmanship has no borders. That being said, Collings, Martin and the like are the best of the best but the best guitar is really the one you play often.

[@ronlight7013]

Very good lesson, pardner. And the garb was a big “plus.” I recently saw the Hot Club of Cowtown, and they’re truly a delight. I think your playing “dress up” has elevated your channel to a whole new level of performance art, and so I have to ask, what’s next, scenic design?

[@SillyMoustache]

Haha! Hi Ron, don't anticipate ay more costume changes, but I bought my lovely hat from a small hat maker in Fort Davis Texas and my "vest" in the Big Bend Saddlery in Alpine.I got some western boots as well but they really weren't necessary. I am thinking of a change of "venue" as my little conservatory is getting too cold to use in winter and lacks daylight. Thanks for watching!

[@HEROICRacingApparel]

I watched this and several of your other videos. This seems like your lifetime personality. Well done!

[@SillyMoustache]

Thanks for watching!

[@베리타스-r8w]

As a South Korean, I love your (cowboy? Southern? What ever.) Accent so much! Please be my dad!

[@SillyMoustache]

Haha! You do know that I am a Brit don't you? Not sure about being yuor Dad -more like 할아버지I suspect!

[@texhaines9957]

Oh, and the hat! Always looks new. Only my 'Sunday go ta Meetin' hat looks that good. My favorite is the one my daughter got me for my birthday decades ago. She used her 40% off one item she won in a state scholastic competition. The hat has sweat marks, and a budding hole, but it fits 9-months out of the year.

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Tex, I bought that hat in Fort Davis in 2005. Wearing a hat like that in the UK provokes jokey remarks, and I only wore it on stage once when I was hired by a country band, (that steely was soooo loud!) That year, I bought a pair of western boots and that hat, and hat to wear them on the flight home as the wouldn't fit in my suitcase. Lady on Customs control looked at my passport and at me and said, "are you trying to tell me you're English with that hat and those boots?" Good times!

[@okayman8758]

Not gonna lie, but I've been listening to the song in the beginning while I'm doing chores or when I'm taking a walk. It's somehow soothing, keep up the good work man and the love guitar. 👍

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi, I have made a video of that song - a long time ago - but try it for size : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJrTh4Ofg6qgasU (apparently, the hat goes with the song!

[@susanroycroft89]

Hi Don here, you know that NZ fella who taps away on his Wife's I/pad,I loved your bit on the cowboy chords, those were some of the first chords l learned from a Family friend of my Parents ( he played with my Parent's in a little 4/some) yes they are the the basic chords and as you demonstrated, with a nice little pick strum that's very complimentary to a band scenario. That's how I started 50 years ago acompianing my mum who played piano and my Dad who played accordion. Take care now

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Don, thanks for sharing your story. I wanted to do this video because I'd seen some using the term in a derogatory way. Nothing wring with 1st position chords! Thanks as always.

[@skintslots]

You are what is termed 'a bit of an eccentric' and I like it. Just found your channel and I am enjoying your musings and playing. Keep up the good work.

[@SillyMoustache]

Glad you enjoyed it! An eccentric? Not me - its the world that is off centre! Anyway, please browse my other videos and I welcome comments and queries.

[@skintslots]

@@SillyMoustache I am just browsing your other videos as we speak. Very informative. And your guitar collection is amazing.

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

What a delightful video and topic. Thanks for the food for thought.

[@SillyMoustache]

Thank you for watching.

[@AshinaMiya]

I’m really sorry for my still poor English but I bet even for native speakers it will be challenging to find the right words for such mastery sir. I really love it! I’ve just started to learn and got really inspired !

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Miya, Your English is perfectl, and I am delighted that you found this video useful. Thank you for your kind comments. I do offer lessons/mentoring via zoom,so if I could be of assistance, I'd be happy to help. Regards,

[@andybowen1249]

Not sure how I missed this one lol. I’ve been looking for a video about this, as I’ve noticed some pro artists will play these chords further up the neck.Nick Lowe plays all his stuff like this and he makes it look so easy but there’s actually quite a bit going on as he’s muting strings and uses his thumb on and off when needed and the result is something with more rhythm to my ear. Went to see Robert Plant last night in my little hometown of Colne in Lancashire Andy. Think you would of really liked it, didn’t play any Led Zep, rather he described it as the missing link between American and European music. Played a Doc Watson song and finished with I bid you goodnight in the same way String Band did it.

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Andy, sorry for delay in replying. Glad you enjoyed ol' Planty! he did one tour with an old acquaintance of mine - Darrell Scott. See him if you can! I've also watched Nick Lowe's style - I think it s a kind of electric style played on a Gibson(?) acoustic. Well, if you can, why not?

[@barrysmith8193]

I’m the real thing. A real cowboy that rode cattle for years, slept in a bedroll on the ground, up before dawn, ate chuckwagon dutch oven food and drank pot coffee. Retired in Arizona my riding days are over, my saddle is hanging on the wall. And yes my 25 year old paint is in the turn out where I can see him from every window. Love the cowboy lifestyle and the music. As it’s been said… I know that I’m heading for the last round up in my late 70’s knowing that I couldn’t have lived a better life being a genuine part of American history.

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Barry, Thank you for making contact. I do hope that my video and my western style dress wasn't disrespectful, as that was not the intention. Regards, Ol' Andy (an elderly Brit who has been fortunate enough to visit Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico).

[@GeraltORivia]

My God that's a beauty of a guitar.

[@SillyMoustache]

Really? Glad you like it - it is a Waterloo WL12 (built by Collings. The second guitar shown is my 1934/5 Gibson L-4. Thanks for watching, and hoped my explanation of "CAGED" was useful.

[@miamistomp]

In the US cowboy as a descriptor means wild or unrestrained Cowboy chords are just first position chords that were often used at campfires

[@SillyMoustache]

Yes, I thought it might be different, especially, the romance built up around the cowboys. Thanks for watching.

[@melindamanthey2757]

My husband was raised in the west, North Central Nevada ( Winnemucca) as a kid. I was born and raised in California. Cowboys are considered to be stoic. And there is a Cowboy ethic based on respect.. for the land, the people, the animals, each other ,hats, boots, saddles, gear, tools, firearms and ladies. . There is the Cowboy way and every other way. Cowboys are often loaners, self reliant, and chivalrous. Their actions are calculated and abbreviated toward efficiency, results, and no "flash". Excellent video. Style and class. My husband's uncle was born in Eastern Montana near Custer's Last Stand and cowboyed there ( Rosebud) and Wyoming for over 60 years and died in the saddle north of Casper, fact. Excellent reference to Ranger Doug of the Riders in the Sky.., superlative guitarist and the idol of millions.

[@SillyMoustache]

@@melindamanthey2757 Hi Melinda, yhank you for the kind words.

[@MitchellBuchanan]

Thanks and Happy Trails to You!

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Mitchell, thanks for watching!

[@okbuddy6543]

Thank you so much! you're voice is also so amazing! much love from romania

[@SillyMoustache]

Mulțumesc! și mulțumesc pentru vizionarea videoclipurilor mele

[@베리타스-r8w]

And Thank you for this vid! Its very helpful. 👍👍😍

[@SillyMoustache]

Glad it was helpful! My work here is done!

[@AB-sz6zr]

Wow so glad i found this video a true gem! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@SillyMoustache]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@Fantasyprodz012]

You are a legend thank you.

[@SillyMoustache]

Bless you! A leg end in my own lunchtime eh?

[@sotis1756]

Nice video dude! You look like one badass cowboy flown forth in time from the 1800s! Haha, keep it up Man

[@SillyMoustache]

Thank you! Truth is I am so old, I remember the 1800s!

[@Redlightrenaissance]

Loved this!

[@SillyMoustache]

Thanks Darrion,

[@longjonwhite]

Now you’re talkin’ my language pard ! Happy trails . LongJon

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Jon, been wondering about you! Hope all is well. Email me!

[@malakagirley]

hello Sir im from Sri lanka..I love Cow boy music..God bless America

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi, I'm British, but yes, the USA has certainly given a lot of great music. Thanks for watching!

[@malakagirley]

@@SillyMoustache ohh wow..We export tea to your country..I love beetles band .Twist and shout and Hey Jude is my favorite among them..Do more videos thanks.

[@rickg882]

Howdy partner, that was mighty fine. Cheerio.

[@SillyMoustache]

Hope it was helpful !

[@BlindTom61]

Big 10-4 on that there music partner. I live in what could be called cowboy country. We have many, many 10s of thousands of acres of range land for Black Angus cattle.. Those guys work hard. As far as the workmanship in Great Britain. I'll just leave two words: Lucas Electrics. Smiles...

[@SillyMoustache]

Don't understand your point or connection. Care to elucidate?

[@BlindTom61]

@@SillyMoustache You said that in England, "cowboy" is used to refer to someone who does shoddy work. In the USA, home of the word "cowboy," they are considered reliant, extremely hard working men who can make something out of nothing while they are out on the trail. And as far as "shoddy," I refer you to Lucas Electronics, purveyor of the absolute worst electronic parts for '50s and '60s British vehicles. "Lucas didn’t claim to invent darkness, only sudden unanticipated darkness,” as the story goes. My old BSA Thunderbolt would regularly blow bulbs or the fuse, leaving me stranded by the side of the road. So as you sit there mate, dressed in wonderful cowboy drag singing C&W songs, you might be a bit more respectful of the men so often written about. And, FWIW, I genuinely like you and your Site. Elucidated with a smile and respect; 10-4, over and out... Smiles.

[@SillyMoustache]

@@BlindTom61 Ah, I manage to find your comments again, and try to clarify a few things. Firstly I didn't say "england" I said the UK - different as I'm sure you know. Secondly you seem to miss the whole point that calling 1st position chords "cowboy chords" is somewhat surely somewhat derisve and I'm making the point that there is nothing wrong with 1st position chording. I'm sorry to hear that you are seemingly scarred by an experience with an old British made motorbike with electrics made by a large proud company ruined back in the day by union action. Perhaps it was American fuses incompatible with the system, never mind. The poor reputation in the US for British engineering is as silly and unfounded as the myths about bad teeth and poor food in Britain. Anyway, just to say that please don't think misunderstand the message of this video or that I'm being derisive of American music ... or cowboy chords. (btw I had a great time in Texas in 2004 and 2005. Lovely folks!

[@shoer5151]

Great 👍 knowledge love the info

[@SillyMoustache]

Thanks for watching!

[@tammmy1000]

Champ and Legend

[@SillyMoustache]

Really? Thanks!

[@pupher6907]

Cowboy teaches us cowboy chords...let's go !!

[@SillyMoustache]

Well, as an ex Londoner, I confess that I haven't done a whole lot of cattle driving!

[@pupher6907]

Well playing acting will work for me too 😄

[@raisins441]

i trust this man.

[@SillyMoustache]

Well, thank you!

[@bapho9482]

Awesome!!!!

[@SillyMoustache]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bapho9482]

@@SillyMoustache keep it up, this kind of content is great !!

[@tylerjones934]

Cool cowboy chords can we use a harmonica rack would be great with the cowboy guitars

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi, I used to play harmonica got a full set here in my office but can no longer pay them since e throat cancer. So, sorry, not feasible any more.

[@onion21]

Your a legend

[@SillyMoustache]

A legend in my own lunchtime! Bless you.

[@VolkanDeqori]

Uncle Pecos? Is that's you?

[@SillyMoustache]

Haha! I had to google that, but yes, why not? edit: I must have driven through/past Pecos at least twice when I was in Alpine, Big Bend Tx in 2004 and 2005 !

[@keithnorvell3583]

As a Texan it's nice to see a brit dressed up right.

[@SillyMoustache]

Yup - got the hat in Fort Davis and the vest in, I think Alpine. Thanks for watching. Would you consider subbing? I've got quite a number of vids now and open to requests.

[@hoangkhanhtruongnguyen8197]

Too good , old man.

[@SillyMoustache]

Thank you, I will try to be less good in future, and yes I a an old man. Thank you for watching.

[@jordifox]

6:23 what song are you singing?

[@SillyMoustache]

It's called Poor Boy's Delight" see : kzbin.info/www/bejne/haHQgGh7lJd1qqc

[@FrankRemley]

What guitars are you playing here? I can’t make them out.

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Frank - strange that you couldn't see them. Th flat top is my Waterloo WL12 and the archtop in my Gibson L4/L7 currently on sale.

[@Appalachian97]

Love the pickin’ partner! If you don’t mind me asking what’s the brand of that killer hat you’re donning?

[@SillyMoustache]

I bought it at the Limpia Creek Hat company , Fort Davis Texas.

[@Geege____]

I trust this man

[@SillyMoustache]

that's cool ! Thanks.

[@samstuff8554]

Awesome man

[@SillyMoustache]

Thank you sir!

[@fuzzyjax]

Howdy Tex.

[@SillyMoustache]

Guten Tag.

[@BurgertubeFounder]

Sorry, I was distracted by your awesome hat the whole time.

[@SillyMoustache]

Ah! made and fitted for me by Limpia Creek hat company in Fort Davis Texas in, I think, 2004.

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Man I am so confused I thought you were a true cowboy, possibly or most likely from Texas, and now I hear a British accent? Now you saying from the UK? Man what is going on here I am so confused so cowboys are from the UK?

[@SillyMoustache]

Funnily enough, men who look after cattle in the UK are called "cowmen" and I've never been involved with cows! ... but I have been to Texas! Anyway, thanks for watching.

[@Gr8Layks]

What’s confusing? He found something in life he enjoys, and got right into it … to the point he’s teaching us American’s about it. Much respect! Instead of questioning him, you should emulate him. Good luck, hoss!

[@CheaplaffsJohnson]

He's a cowbloke

[@texhaines9957]

Question: does each of your guitars have a new or new to you song in them?

[@SillyMoustache]

When I used to buy CDs /albums, I expected each to give me at least one new song. I don't make such demands on my guitars. My "collection" (almost ashamed to say that) has been "acquired" over nearly 25 years, and my newest is the Eastman E40-00 bought in October 2020, so, no I can't say that any particular guitar gave me a particular song, although I may have a preference to play certain songs on certain guitars. What I can say is that many of my Zoom one-to-one clients/students do, when they ask to work on a song that I haven't heard before. Good question though, and thanks for asking it.

[@texhaines9957]

@Silly Moustache I seem to find a new song in 'new to me' guitars or just new guitars. Like this morning, I got a tune & words at Church that came from a new maple-backed torrified spruce top square shoulder dreadnought Epiphone. I'm not much of a songwriter, though I do find them occasionally.

[@benbassett4054]

legend

[@SillyMoustache]

Haha - well, old leg end! Thanks.

[@ChillDad]

Can anyone tell me what brand of guitar he has ? The first one he uses before the switch is the one I’m asking about. I can’t really tell all of the letter on the head stock

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Dakota, my first guitar is a Waterloo WL-12 (made by Collings) the second one is a 1934 Gibson L-4. ('35 model) -thanks for watching.

[@ChillDad]

Silly Moustache awesome. Loved it, thank you so much!

[@zumbaRdie]

I wish you played that song through. I didn't hear it to be out of tune. What is the name of that song? It started like "would you dance with me Molly, it is Saturday night".

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi, Poor Boy's Delight See : kzbin.info/www/bejne/haHQgGh7lJd1qqc originallu by Benny "Burle" Galloway.

[@texhaines9957]

Just saw this after 3 years out there. Some will dress in clothes like folks "think" a cowboy wears. But we have real cowboys and women here, so we don't have to guess. They do play cowboy chords with runs like you do.

[@SillyMoustache]

Yeah, I saw them! Spent some time with lovely folks in Alpine -went to the Big Bend Saddlery, and toured round Big Bend, Lajitas, Terlingua, Ojinaga, Marfa, and Monahans to see where Guy Clark was born, San Antonio, Austin, Waco, and up to DFW. Maybe that was the 2004 tour!

[@punkweb]

I can tell just by lookin' at him this man has true GRIT

[@SillyMoustache]

grit? Well, I'm older than dirt if that's what you mean!

[@punkweb]

Means you have a strong character 😉 cheers!

[@SillyMoustache]

@@punkweb Thank you.

[@steveb9325]

@@SillyMoustache hi Andy, Steve from ATX. In Texan true grit means you dont take shit from anyone! Btw: apropos you're playing a Waterloo for cowboy chords! Keep on punching Buddy!

[@SillyMoustache]

@@steveb9325 Thank yew sir!

[@burtvincent1278]

Can't believe he's British. Had me fooled with the cool your saddle comment.

[@SillyMoustache]

That's good to hear! Felicitations from this old Brit!

[@verdix7515]

May i know the name of the song?

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi I think it would be this : kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJrTh4Ofg6qgasU

[@eren8279]

SUBSCRIBED

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Captain, thanks for joining, please browse my other videos - comments and queries (and ideas for future video welcomed!)

[@sandranosakhare5238]

I think I’ll call you Billy the old kid. nice job

[@SillyMoustache]

Ok then ;o)

[@jeffmurphy101]

Even sounds like willie

[@SillyMoustache]

Well that's a compliment! Thanks.

[@melindamanthey2757]

I played some Waterloo guitars recently,. I concluded they are the finest $1500 ( or less) guitars currently being made. Unfortunately they are half again that much. If they were made by someone else and branded otherwise they would not command the price imposed by Collings. They are simply OK and no great value. The Waterloo defies the concept of the Pre WW II inexpensive guitar.

[@SillyMoustache]

Yeah, I know. Other makers are doing this retro thing too. Pats your money, take your choice. BTW my Waterloo improved markedly in about a year. Thanks for watching.

[@emiliocarver2061]

Cowboy chords remind me of Mexican bajeados. I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re related.

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Emilio, as a long time fan of south west American music genres, I don't think one can dismiss the influence of Mexican music on them. Thanks for watching.

[@ShinyFlakesShinyFlakes]

Let me guess, your name is John?

[@SillyMoustache]

No, they call me Ol'Andy

[@Hawaiian_Shirt_guy]

1:40 that's so interesting! Here in the states, calling someone a "cowboy" (at least in my industry) means that they don't follow the rules, but in a negative sense. IE, be careful with that dude, he's a cowboy (ie he's gonna ignore the rules and regs and get your ass in trouble!)

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi Tim, yes, I understand. some folks get upset at my describing in implication of the term in the UK, but there it is. Funny but in te UK people who look after cattle are caled "cowMEN!"

[@itspalsguitar]

Really doing nice sir......I wish one day I also play like you this tune with my guitar ......and uplaod a video on my youtube channel

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi and thanks for watching. I'm sure you will achieve what you want. Best Wishes,

[@nubemuffin]

We'll... I did not expect that British accent.

[@SillyMoustache]

Aha! Thanks fr watching!

[@YerbaMate101]

Song name !

[@SillyMoustache]

Suggest you google lyrics.

[@DynamicEmpireInc]

Would you be willing to come out in a cowboy movie as a second to them ain act

[@SillyMoustache]

Not sure what you are suggesting. I've done some acting in my time, including vicars, English civil war cavalier soldiers, and guards, Magicians (Dr Faustus) bedesman, angry husbands, etc,. usually grumpy old men! Whatcha got?

[@kenschachsieck1357]

In my opinion cowboy chords refers to 1st position chords that the cowboys could easily handle as they sang their simple songs, serenading their doggies..ye ha..

[@SillyMoustache]

Quite,but a rather insulting term I think. .

[@kenschachsieck1357]

@@SillyMoustache no..the term refers to the chords..not the one playing them. The chords don't care.

[@kenschachsieck1357]

@@SillyMoustache oh, by the way..nice hat!

[@SillyMoustache]

@@kenschachsieck1357 Thanks - picked it up in Fort Davis Texas one Sunday morning! Limpia Creek Hats!

[@juana1483]

Willy!!!! Willy!!!!!!! Willy!!

[@SillyMoustache]

Yes that first song was by Willie.

[@gmdevilla0599]

He has a beard,a hat, and a vest. Seems legit

[@SillyMoustache]

Haha! Yup, one of the original British cowboys! (Bought the hat and the vest in Texas though!)

[@l2ungkl2it]

Howdy sir

[@SillyMoustache]

Haha, not bad for a British greenhorn eh?

[@JustDr3-TV]

Big like just for the Cowboy hat

[@SillyMoustache]

Thank you. Where I bought it, in Texas they said it was a "western" hat, not a cowboy hat! (got told the same thing about boots! Thanks for watching.

[@JustDr3-TV]

Yezzir 👍🏾

[@shelbylawson5130]

U sound really close to ole Willie

[@SillyMoustache]

I didn't use to, but since my throat cancer treatment in 2017 my voice is much more nasal - I think that is why people hear this. Thanks for watching.

[@PB200559]

Keep the kit partner

[@SillyMoustache]

Oh I will - had them since 2004! Not for general use in Southern England though!

[@koitou6828]

Yeehaw

[@SillyMoustache]

Please don't!

[@koitou6828]

@@SillyMoustache okay

[@potatostudios3588]

You sound like Willie Nelson!

[@SillyMoustache]

Hi, it is unintentional, but I've been told this before. My voice changed quite a bit when I had some radio therapy treatment on my throat in 2017.

[@potatostudios3588]

@@SillyMoustache you sound great!

[@Unusederas]

I chose you to learn cowboy chords because unlike all others you actually looked like a cowbo

[@SillyMoustache]

haha! I must confess that I'm a total fake - I'm a city boy from near London.

[@kevinlawton9074]

Well, that was quite funny Andy. Not only did you dress like an American and sing like an American but, to complete the effect, you decided to mis-pronounce 'capo' just like an American !

[@SillyMoustache]

Cheek!

[@kevinlawton9074]

@@SillyMoustache Cheek ? No, fact ! As we all know, 'Capo' is a shortening of the term 'Capo D'Astro' which means 'touch of the head'. Thus it should be pronounced 'cahpo' and not 'caypo'. We need to be wary of foreigners corrupting our other tongue !

[@deormanrobey892]

So, how many people using cowboy as a derogatory term could herd one hungry milk cow, much less do what a cowboy does? They probably can't play rhythm either. 😜🤣

[@SillyMoustache]

Ho Deorman, not sure I get your point, but I'm guessing that anybody that uses the term in a derogatory way might come from an electric guitar or jazz background.