Double Dropped D Tuning - Captain Kennedy (simple version)

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

D - 000230 CaddD-x32030 F- x03210 Double Dropped D Tuning - DADGBD [D] I am a young mariner [C] headed to [D] war [D] I'm thinking about my family and [F] what it was [D] for [D] There's water on the wood and the [F] sails feel [D] good [D] And when I get to shore, I hope that [C] I can kill [D] good [D] My father was a sailor named [C] Captain Kenne- [D] dy [D] He lost his wooden schooner to the [F] Germans on the [D] sea [D] Exploded on the water for [F] everyone to [D] see [D] And humiliate that American [C] Captain Kenne- [D] dy [D] I saw him in Nassau in [C] nineteen-seventy [D] one [D] His strength was failing but he [F] still ran a [D] run [D] He worked ‘til his fingers [F] wore to the [D] bone [D] To buy that wooden schooner and [C] sail on his [D] own [D] He was known in the islands as [C] hundred foot [D] iron [D] That steel hull freighter was [F] passing its [D] time [D] And time flew by faster with [F] life on the [D] sea [D] And the days, they grew shorter for [C] Captain Kenne- [D] dy [D] I am a young mariner [C] headed to [D] war [D] I'm thinking about my family and [F] what it was [D] for [D] There's water on the wood and the [F] sails feel [D] good [D] And when I get to shore, I hope that [C] I can kill [D] good Player’s Notes - *Melody -50hammer53, 40, 40hammer43, 30 30hammer32, 32pulloff30, 43, 30, 42pulloff40, 53, 40 (*number designation is: first digit is string number, second digit is fret number… so 53 is string 5 fret 3)

[@erikpaterson1404]

Crikey, I didn't even see this. Lovely, thanks again. That, Taylor? Sound like angels

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

@@erikpaterson1404 thanks Erik. Yes, Taylor 12 fret grand auditorium.

[@aliballyb1]

Class man,just found this,will be giving it a go this evening, cheers from Scotland

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks Alister! Cheers!

[@Vothtrucks]

Newby here.... During the Iranian crisis about 1979 I was stationed aboard the Midway ( CV-41 ) and bought a cheap guitar in PI for $20. My best friend and I joined and went together so..... with not much else to do I began to learn to play. Being a die hard Neil fan I learned who knows how many songs of his. Forward to today... I,m 65 and had pretty much given it up... harmonica and all..... then I got Covid. I made it through but just barely..... but realized at least one thing.... Picked up my old guitar and going to play again ! No more wasting time ! This song in particular I remember learning years ago...... but not like this . Thank you ! Hitting it hard tomorrow !!!

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

That’s awesome JJ! Thanks for sharing. I’ve got a few Neil and/or CSN lessons here. Glad you beat COVID. I got it about 3 weeks ago and am just now feeling back to normal. Stay tuned to my channel… you are exactly the type of person I do this for!

[@Tx1113]

Great song and a great job playing it. I was trying to figure out the tuning. Thanks for teaching me.

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

@@Tx1113 My pleasure Tx! This is one of my all time favorites to play… glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tx1113]

@@campfire_guitar_lessons I just subscribed to your page I like your guitar playing check my stuff out on my page if you’d like… Hawks and doves Neil Young great album I also like the old Homestead song on that album… 👍🏻🎸

[@Tx1113]

@@campfire_guitar_lessons I just subscribed to your page I’d like your guitar playing and the songs that you’ve chosen fun to play by the campfire. I know know why you name your page after campfire guitars pretty cool. I have a page 2 with all sorts of guitar work if you’d like to check it out you can… keep up the good work

[@jimmitchell8768]

Thanks, Mike. I've always thought that was an underrated song and album. I appreciate your tutorial. Again, thank you for helping us all. Jim

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks Jim! Hawks and Doves was a very influential album for me.

[@gregnelson5295]

Another good one! Love the double drop D. Keep em' coming. Really appreciate the simple renditions.

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks Greg! Will do!

[@timcorcoran2411]

Thank you Mike for generously sharing your God given talent with us. I get so mesmerized by your playing I forget at times that I stopped by to learn Lol. Thanks again Mike we appreciate you.

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks, Tim, for the very kind words!

[@MrJduncan73]

I will add this to my open mic set! As a current service member currently at 26 years of service and going than you for inspiration!

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thank you, Mr. J, and thank you for your continued service!

[@stoessner]

Love this song and the double dropped D tuning. I made a capo that I can put on the second fret that leaves the E strings open so it provides a double dropped E. It was fairly easy to modify an inexpensive capo to make this custom capo. If anyone is interested in seeing how I made this capo, just let me know.

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

@@stoessner Thanks Sto! Cool idea!

[@allanfry1914]

Another great lesson. Thanks Mike ! My favourite tuning also!

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks Allan!

[@skipmiller60]

Thank you Mike, you make it look easy! Great lesson

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks again, Skip!

[@hgh5762]

Appreciate the lesson and a hell of a cover to start 🤘🏼

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks very much HGH!

[@danross9095]

I’ve learned so many songs from Mike. Guitar playing really IS easy, just takes dedicated practice and Mike Kelly!

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks for the kind words Dan! Dedicated practice is the key factor.

[@JerAtoZ]

Great video. Excellent song.

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thank you Jeremy!

[@ConjuntoFan]

Nice lesson Mike, sounds great! Thanks…Tony

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks Tony. It’s a do-over… I had posted the same lesson using a different guitar but it overpowered the microphone. Didn’t realize how quacks it sounded until after I posted. This one is better. Cheers!

[@ConjuntoFan]

@@campfire_guitar_lessons I noticed that Mike. I was about to ask if it was a Martin, when I noticed the Taylor. I like this one so much better because it gives me a sample of how my 12-fret Taylor should sound!!

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

@@ConjuntoFan thanks Tony. Yes, it’s a Martin D18 I picked up a few days ago. Sounds great in a room, but it killed the directional mic!

[@alistairhamilton8590]

I love your playing, singing and will learn this song. Thank you. A

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks Alistair!

[@flouisbailey]

Tuning great for your voice. As always 🤩

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks LiNO!

[@steveshepherd3271]

Loverly sound great song 🇬🇧👍🇬🇧

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thank you Steve!

[@jamesmorrison2063]

Fantastic!

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks James!

[@collidingworldsmusic3957]

Love this tuning...this song is very cool

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks Kevin. It’s a great old Neil tune.

[@collidingworldsmusic3957]

@@campfire_guitar_lessons Yeah I looked up Neil's version...very moody...I loved it.

[@dukeofearl4117]

Thanks Mike. This is good.

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks Duke. I had to re-do the lesson due to the Martin guitar overpowering the mic in the first posting. Should have caught that before I posted it. Live and learn!

[@dukeofearl4117]

@@campfire_guitar_lessons I love my Martin. I’ve ordered the OMB Guitar. (One Man Band) It ships from Israel at the end of September.

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

@@dukeofearl4117 haven’t heard of OMB... will have to check them out.

[@dukeofearl4117]

@@campfire_guitar_lessons If you order one by the 31 you and get a pre-order discount. And they are open tomorrow.

[@erikpaterson1404]

Got it thanks Mike Kelly. I won't even bother with the notation sheet. Figure it out this way seems easier.

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Eric… the melody is laid out at the bottom of the comment that I pinned. Thanks.

[@dianacorsetti9730]

Beautiful stuff and heavy as F#@k!!

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks Philthy C!

[@renevanleersum]

Hip hip Hurah Another GREAT One Mastered by my Fabulous Teacher Mikos Kelly Hehe

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks again, Rene!

[@deadwood3764]

Had to have more after the Cinnamon Girl lesson .Great fun

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Same tuning, but a whole different feel. Thanks for checking it out, DW!

[@davidbaurkot4762]

Wow. Just found your channel and thank you for these great lessons. Can I ask what guitar you are using on this song?

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks David! It’s a Taylor custom shop Grand Auditorium. Redwood top and walnut back and sides. Short scale, 12 frets to the body.

[@rigmormortis164]

Thought i never gonna say this butt...i liked your version better than uncle Neil's...im learning yours,god jobb Mike🤠

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks Rig! I’ve definitely simplified Neil’s version. His original sounded like a solo demo… he wasn’t consistent in chord structure from verse to verse. Regardless, I’ve loved his version for 40 years.

[@erikpaterson1404]

Me too man, right on hoss

[@caseylynch4001]

Dig it! Thanks!

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks Casey!

[@skianddie]

Will practice because I LOVE IT and…..Veteran! Love my Taylor but playing on a Collings D2HG. Rings out!

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks ski, and thanks for your service. Sounds like you have some really nice hardware! That Collings dred is perfect for old Neil tunes like this one.

[@SubtleSymmetry]

Hey Mike, Part two is hard to follow. Are you able to type out the tabs for part two? Thanks!

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Howdy Tom. Please look at the bottom of my first pinned comment. Both parts of the riff are laid out in my numbering format. Thanks.

[@SubtleSymmetry]

@@campfire_guitar_lessons Thanks for the reply but i can't seem to find your pinned comment. Anyway, this is an amazing version, well done

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

@@SubtleSymmetry I have pasted it here: D - 000230 CaddD-x32030 F- x03210 Double Dropped D Tuning - DADGBD [D] I am a young mariner [C] headed to [D] war [D] I'm thinking about my family and [F] what it was [D] for [D] There's water on the wood and the [F] sails feel [D] good [D] And when I get to shore, I hope that [C] I can kill [D] good [D] My father was a sailor named [C] Captain Kenne- [D] dy [D] He lost his wooden schooner to the [F] Germans on the [D] sea [D] Exploded on the water for [F] everyone to [D] see [D] And humiliate that American [C] Captain Kenne- [D] dy [D] I saw him in Nassau in [C] nineteen-seventy [D] one [D] His strength was failing but he [F] still ran a [D] run [D] He worked ‘til his fingers [F] wore to the [D] bone [D] To buy that wooden schooner and [C] sail on his [D] own [D] He was known in the islands as [C] hundred foot [D] iron [D] That steel hull freighter was [F] passing its [D] time [D] And time flew by faster with [F] life on the [D] sea [D] And the days, they grew shorter for [C] Captain Kenne- [D] dy [D] I am a young mariner [C] headed to [D] war [D] I'm thinking about my family and [F] what it was [D] for [D] There's water on the wood and the [F] sails feel [D] good [D] And when I get to shore, I hope that [C] I can kill [D] good Player’s Notes - *Melody - 40, 40hammer43, 30 30hammer32, 30, 32pulloff30, 43, 30, 42pulloff40, 53, 40 (*number designation is: first digit = string number, second digit = fret number)

[@electricfetus100]

Sweet cover !!!

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks EF! Love the handle! 🤣

[@olschool3740]

Beautiful Taylor 522?

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

Thanks! It’s a Custom Grand Auditorium 12-fret. Redwood top, Walnut back/sides.

[@olschool3740]

@@campfire_guitar_lessons rich sound. One of my toys is a 416ce. My go to on the couch.

[@campfire_guitar_lessons]

@@olschool3740 cool. I love the Grand Symphony size.