DUST IN THE WIND • Complete Guitar Version with Violin Solo

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I recently got a request for "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas, so I had to take a crack at arranging this one for solo guitar. The intro and main vocal lines are pretty straightforward, but once I starting diving into the violin solo, things started getting more interesting! I've always loved how the tasteful layering of the violin melody adds just the perfect amount of complexity to such a simple and elegant song. The tricky part is playing the violin melody while holding the bass note of the chords... this has now ended up becoming one of my favorite practice riffs to strengthen my fretting pinky! Try it a few times, and you'll see what I mean!
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[@justinjohnsonlive]

🎸 Guitar Tabs for this arrangement available at: www.musicnotes.com/l/cHCMW

[@magneto4553]

Great Justin, really awesome arrangement! Tabs is what I have been waiting for., get stuck in some places. Can’t see the right finger positions in your video. Thanks dude!

[@magneto4553]

Thanks again for the tabs, that helps a lot. But I would be lost without the video 🤣 for some “customized chord finger positions” 😅. Question about your picking pattern: it is different from the original. Did that have practical reasons for the flow or is that your personal interpretation? I try the original pattern I have learned bevor and some issues with the flow. But I have to admit that I'm not the picking pro😅 The melody is in my head but the finger knot 🪢😂

[@kennethrhodes7143]

Love the Acoustic JJ, says what words can Not Express!

[@kennethrhodes7143]

I'm Looking forward to being dust in the wind, Outa here! Beam me up Scotty, this planet sucks

[@DragonMomma1966]

On the day my father died, I was traveling across the state to see him in the hospital, when this song came on the radio. I knew he'd passed. And he had, I found out when I got there. That was in 1989. Now, every time I hear this song, I think of my father and all we did together. This rendition is no different, with bringing back great memories. Thank you. 🙏💜

[@timtooker8332]

Ashes to Ashes, dust to dust.

[@sisc5373]

♥️🙏

[@mykee426]

The year I was born. I'm sorry for your loss my friend. Keep staying strong

[@ljr1977]

Wow what a unique spiritual experience. I’m sorry you father is gone. He isn’t forgotten though thanks to this song and your memories.

[@savage22bolt32]

I always shed a tear when I hear this.

[@smandez2023]

"For as high as the heavens are above the earth, So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. For He Himself knows our frame; He is mindful that we are but dust. As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes. When the wind has passed over it, it is no more, And its place acknowledges it no longer." Psalm 103, 11-16

[@n8ddatjharris673]

Our High School Class Song in 1978... Great job, You Da Man!!

[@FireFighter0254]

Justin, you are the most amazing guitar player I've ever seen. I turned my wife on to you as well, now we watch your videos together and just sit speechless. Nashville is one of our favorite places to visit every so often. We would be blessed to walk into any one of the establishments to find you playing live. In fact, we'd make the 5 hour drive just to come see you play.

[@kellyannthomas5727]

The morning after my mom passed, I went to our favorite restaurant for breakfast. Our favorite table by the water was empty, waiting for us. At that moment this song came on the radio. Of course i was bawling. When the song ended, I asked, "So what's it like up there, mom?" Strange Magic by ELO followed. I love this version, Justin. Tears in my eyes as I type this.

[@zac2877]

Youll see her again kelly. One day when it gets close to your time, soon but not too soon...(far in the future ;).....you will see her at the door telling you its okay to pass thru. "Just take my hand and come, let me show you its okay, dont be scared"...... and then there will be no more goodbyes, only hello's. death is not the end. we are eternal. what a blessing. Lost my mom too in september, she was 56. Love her very much. But now I know that there will be somebody at the gate, waiting to welcome me so I dont have to go it alone. Dad too. Peace kelly

[@zac2877]

*viirtual hug*

[@zac2877]

your comment made me cry too when i wrote the response ;)

[@kellyannthomas5727]

@@zac2877 Thank you for your beautiful and kind replies. Big hugs to you. I know my mom is with me, but almost 7 years later, I still wish we were having breakfast at the pier. I have probably played this song ten times in a row. Music heals the soul. Thank you, Justin, and thank you, Zac.

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

Bless your mom and you too

[@googo151]

JJ IS THE BEST THERE IS.

[@patrickshannon4516]

Yeah nobody will ever be as good as him impossible I think.

[@patrickshannon4516]

Agreed

[@kimmills3264]

Actually having You remake this without the lyrics has allowed me to enjoy the arrangement of this song more than I ever have that's quite the gift you got Justin I'm so glad you're not a guy who just sat in his bedroom only dreaming and wishing that someday he would play for thousands and thousands of adoring fans... thank you so much for bringing us joy through yours. ❤

[@Jyrygfgrfhhu]

Excelente mensaje. Lo tomaré como mío. Para mí. Gracias.

[@CS-ct1ni]

Stellar ! I literally transported back to 1979, found myself sobbing listening to this. As a 18 year old it was a cool tune, as a 61 year old it is a rendition of life’s journey. Keep up the great work !

[@chachadodds5860]

Reminiscing the 60's and 70s; heyday of the modern ballad. Beautiful, Justin! Thank you for sharing your talent. You brighten the day of many.

[@Blackhawkveteranretired]

This is one of the songs we used in a tribute video for my father after he passed in 2018 I would have used this version in a heartbeat if it had been available then

[@GTGibbs]

Sir, you now own that song. Sure nothing beats Kansas, but my goodness, I’d love to have your version in tabs w-finger style included. Magnificent Man!!!!

[@justinjohnsonlive]

Thanks Gary! 🎸 Guitar Tabs: www.musicnotes.com/l/cHCMW

[@patrickshannon4516]

Everything he plays he puts his own special touch to it it's amazing that someone is this talented

[@johnferguson2273]

Sir this is one of the best performances I have ever watched you do. I didn't hear any of it..I felt it ...thank you.

[@kbusby4824]

Close my eyes for a moment, and I'm back to my 70s childhood. What a beautiful rendition. You love your craft, and it shows.

[@tulk3747]

1:58 Holy Crap man! Manly pinky work! "pick it pretty son"

[@kornfreak78]

This is one of the songs my Mom always asked me to play at her funeral... and I made sure to do it... to this day when I hear this song I get choked up. I miss her every day. This rendition of the song is wonderful.. I just sat here the entire time taking it in and it had the same affect on me... I just can't get through this song without getting choked up... it's bittersweet, that's for sure.

[@WoodfordsBest]

I haven't heard it played so well in a very long time.My brothers all played guitar and one of them always played this song for me because it's one of my favorites.thank you for the wonderful memories of when my brothers were still with us.miss them alot.thanx again Justin.Great job.👍

[@bw33511]

Dust in the Wind has always been a classic.......Justin just did to that song what Chip Foose does to classic cars......made it even greater!

[@paulajohnson139]

How you play the melody and harmony at the same time is brilliant. Lots of hard work to get this good. We all appreciate you 100%.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

Justin, such a beautiful rendition of this song. I was not a big fan of Kansas, but this song I loved then; love it more now. Tank you so much for the deep beauty and love you have placed in my heart......

[@douglasholdenjr.45]

Kansas was an awesomely talented band!!! Great musicians!!!

[@relaxingmusic3165]

✨✨✨✨Everytime im playing this. I see my parents and they seems to enjoy every song that played and i feel happy because they remember every memories they had in past. And thanks for this because my parents are so happy to hear this✨✨✨✨

[@PAINFOOL13]

Saw Kansas in Denver. Point of no return tour .most Excellent. Thanks Justin for bringing back such memories

[@maraalvarez7695]

Oh Justin, I just knew you'd perform Dust for us. I just can't believe how your playing transports me. Your incredible mastery and that Furch....I could hardly control myself. Kerry must be so proud right now. 🎸🤘❤⭐

[@spmoran4703]

I like how you have turned this tune into a Country / Folk version. It really works .

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

Hey, in the grand scheme of things... that’s all we are. I’m very grateful that such an immense talent is willing to share with us and help teach the rest of us. 🙏🏻 🎸 🤘🏻

[@kennethhoke2584]

Dust in the Wind is the best acoustic song ever written and you did such a great tribute to the original. Thanks

[@larrygray8754]

Fabulous. Simply fabulous. Tabs? Oh yes, please.

[@justinjohnsonlive]

Thanks! 🎸 Guitar Tabs: www.musicnotes.com/l/cHCMW

[@Woodstock271]

Great rendition of a classic 70’s Kansas song and one of my favorites back then. Being an aspiring guitarist back then, I struggled with the finger-picking of the guitar part alone, until I had it wired. Then of course I had to sing the melody. Loved that song and so did anyone who heard me sing and play it. The violins were missing, the chorus was missing, but it was a campfire kind of song everyone sang along with. Some at a beach party would even hum the violin parts. After over 40 years of playing in rock and blues bands, I’d never even thought about composing an entire song with just my guitar. This relatively new “finger-style” guitar, playing an entire bands’s worth of sound is amazing and much harder than playing every part separately. One guitarist plays the guitar parts, the bass, the vocals, and even the violins. Anyone who knows this song or even if they don’t, hears the whole song done by one person on guitar. So well done, Justin. I’m more of a fan of your dark slide blues and things like that, but you nailed this new popular finger style thing as well. You’re incredibly good. Thanks for making me smile after a rough day at work.

[@annesandlian1342]

Stunning! Found myself singing along and playing it over and over 🎶. Amazing picking. Perfect Thursday pick me up. Many thanks 😊

[@jamesbranzei9143]

My dogs came out to here your tune,from there morning slumber,peacefully,quiet the compliment to you .

[@dustyoldduster6407]

Some time ago, sometime during my 40's, I took guitar lessons mostly because my son was. This particular song, using tabs, proved to me that I would never learn to play the guitar...the usual way. Thanks for the work you put into playing this. Though I'm a failed guitarist, I do have some understanding of how much work it takes to put a song together and make it sound like music.

[@justinjohnsonlive]

@Dusty Old Duster, given your screen name you kind of have to learn to play this one 😄🎸

[@jae0877]

Work sucks- life is chaotic- need to relax- found this. Serenity. Thank you my friend

[@bobmays2946]

Wow! You took the original up to a new level - the violins solos were fantastic!

[@SR-fr7fw]

As always when I hear you play, I forget all the stress and worries around me for a while - Thanks again for that fantastic performance!

[@kstart1]

Man, you are good! I love listening to you play and share your videos with friends. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@MaestroPrep]

Yes! I vote for the tabs... Such awesome melodies came out of the 70's . I would love to hear your interpretation of Jim Croce someday... Now, if you want a real challenge... Chuck Mangione "Feels so good" would be... simply... Mind blowing!!.. Ok, enough from me... Love your art brother !!

[@73macrino]

Absolutely, some Croce would be awesome!

[@bobbymccourt6794]

Croce! +2

[@Psalmist374DKR]

YES PLEASE 🙏🙏🙏

[@jamesarmstrong6863]

You're truly one of the best! I recently built an acoustic guitar, now if only I could only learn to play like you do.

[@smandez2023]

I love how you add spice of your own with complete reverence to the originals you chose. The violin solo was a very nice touch Justin ❤

[@realthing2158]

Very enjoyable. I like how your playing is not just a bunch a fancy licks, although some of it is certainly fancy, it has a cohevsive melody and is worth listening to for an extended time.

[@frankortega4280]

Awesome version of such a wonderful song. Beautifully played, Justin. One of the best covers I have ever heard of this song. Thank you.

[@BlondieG63]

I now love this song so much more!! Lyrics get in the way of the music, at least, at times. Thanks, JJ!! 💯♥️✌️

[@arthurhoar4559]

Any song he plays ,he bring great justice to it . What a accomplish guitar player he is , I so much enjoy listening to him

[@alanhembra2565]

One of my favorite songs! Great version.

[@bethgigg4387]

love this version of this song

[@Bjornlundstrom]

Amazing performance and arrangement Justin!😊🎶🎸🔥

[@johnclark616]

Beautiful. Very pleasing to my ears and loved watching you left hand dance on the fretboard while the right hand plucked. All while your left foot kept time. Wish I had a quarter of your talent.

[@dennisgschmidt6167]

Wish the whole world could hear you play !

[@tomhodges6170]

spiritually inspiring....your music always invokes an emotional response in my mind body and spirit...! and thats what music is all about....you a highly evolved person....i enjoy the fact that you have such a talent....best regards, a true fan....!

[@marysefonta8371]

Superbe interprétation de Kansas à la guitare ! Paroles, tempo, lucidité ! I often heard these song on the radio when I was seventeen.. Belle réussite du passage du Violon ! I listen a second time without the vidéo, a Jewel !

[@williamrogers2090]

Your playing disproves the message of this song. If we were just dust in the wind, we would not touch so many with what we do. This will live on beyond any of us.

[@denniscleveland669]

It’s amazing, to watch your art in motion!

[@Kantikews]

Justin, you're the best I've ever heard. I practiced for 6 months before getting this down while you pick up a guitar and your fingers start to move on their own. Absolutely brilliant. By the way I'm 84 years old and still playing.

[@MaestroPrep]

Ahhhhh!! This just made my month!! One of my favs... You inspire me to want to play better !! I am so very glad to have discovered you and your musical awesomeness!! I hope you release this on one of your albums!! ( I own them all!)

[@marjorieandrzejewski7996]

OMG.......HERE IT IS ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 Thank you sooo much ❤️ this is FANTABULOUS 🤘 🎸 🎶 ✌️

[@bobbylarson001]

Very nice you inspire me..thank you always wanted teach myself to play this song...you made it possible and made it sound so peaceful and life living love ..good job my friend

[@markhamilton8765]

Such a beautiful rendition of such a beautiful song!! Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

[@johndubchak]

I kept looking for the "I f-ing love this!" button, but couldn't find it. Thank you Sir for making the tabs available.

[@patrickwa6575]

I remember when this song came out in 1977, and when I first heard it, I had to learn it. You, my friend, did an absolutely brilliant job in arranging this song. Layering the violin solo they way you did is a true testament to not only your fantastic playing abilities, but in your arranging as well. Your fingering and fretting are extraordinary, you really capture the nuances of the song with your flavor added in. I enjoyed this, thank you Justin!

[@YahuahLives]

My favorite song!! So beautifully done, thank you!

[@keiraasta-ferrero9831]

I always lok at the hands of a guitarist! Im an artist so.....i love LOVE the structure of your hands! And your music! Lol

[@yvonneejarrett6770]

Love how you always add your signature style to whatever you cover! 😊🤙✨️

[@gunillakjellson4550]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you!

[@Fronz05]

I've been playing this song for years but now hearing this I am completely wanting to learn your nuanced technique and inclusion of the violin part. Tabs would be great. You are such an inspirational player and your musical interpretation is over the top phenomenal! Thank You!!

[@justinjohnsonlive]

Thanks Fronz! 🎸 Guitar Tabs: www.musicnotes.com/l/cHCMW

[@Fronz05]

@@justinjohnsonlive Thank You! Sincerely, what a privilege to receive your attention and reply! I'm picking up the tabs now. Will post my video of me playing it, but it may take me a couple of years to get it down like you :)

[@justinjohnsonlive]

@@Fronz05 very cool! I look forward to seeing it!

[@Tixiirim]

Мысли как сон, вспомнил юность, оценил знания, перешёл мысленно в край вселенной и там почувствовал себя как дома. Спасибо.

[@sapelesteve]

Terrific rendition of a classic tune JJ! I really love how that Furch guitar sounds! 👍👏👏👍

[@tpstrato2270]

this world is so hungry for this music

[@laural2367]

I feel completely uplifted into your music. Your art is a treasure and you inspire me to push myself to improve my skills as a musician. Thank you.

[@stnwrd]

Justin how you combine the harmony with the melody really amazes me every time!!!!!

[@stnwrd]

PS and you make it look so effortless!!!!!

[@mundicojr]

Exactly, my friend. Whenever I watch videos like this, I want to hide my guitar and never play it again. LOL. Cheers.

[@MrBigShotFancyPants]

Agree. 1st time i heard Justin Johnson, the whole song was there.

[@mrz80]

Just saw Kansas last month. This is really nicely done. Major kudos, neighbor!

[@wmurphy632]

Justin, found you a couple years ago looking for examples of 12 string guitars. Been watching ever since. I can play the original version of this. I love your version better. Thank you so much for sharing your music and skill.

[@johnsomebody972]

Once again you tone and technique are flawless and you make my ears happy with this beautiful rendition of Dust in The Wind. Thank you for sharing.

[@bluemusic9996]

I love blues, what a beautiful music. It echoes every where inside my mind

[@myrnawatkins-aten4033]

STUNNING SIR!! FROM A 71 YEAR OLD WOMAN THAT REMEMBERS THIS ONE SO VERY WELL. YA GOT THE TOUCH MAN!!!! A'HO

[@galenstevenson918]

Of course, this just blows me away!

[@Ajaxx827]

Always a pleasure watching you play and your rendition of great songs of old. I have my own version of this one as well. Keep pickin’ brother. God bless!

[@donaldyoung9838]

Hey Justin Thanks I Was Raised Up On Listing To Kansas An Plus That’s Where I Am From An I Still Got The Original Dust In The Wind Album That I’ve Had Since New So Thanks For Playing It So Well

[@jimmer1047]

Love listening to him play.

[@jimmym.5798]

So many great songs int the last few weeks alone. Hopefully a next album will come soon. Just saying ;)

[@fueledbyfungi]

You're my boy, Blue!

[@TheAwesomeChildhood]

Sounds amazing, great job. Really want tabs for this song with violin part!

[@justinjohnsonlive]

Thanks so much! 🎸 Guitar Tabs: www.musicnotes.com/l/cHCMW

[@ronsyphrett8164]

Wow you are one of the greatest players of my life time thanks so much for sharing your talent with us brother.

[@kimwright2538]

🔥 🎸❤️ Thank you, Justin ! My fav song to play on the piano in middle school ‘77 ! Raised in KS and love the band 🌟

[@ronckivette6209]

Prayers🙏🙏,God bless you,and family.

[@philbather6557]

Yeah anther belter Mr Johnson, song choice is spot on every time 👌👏👏😎

[@Psalmist374DKR]

First song i picked up off the radio... Q95 in INDY. You are about the best natural guitarist aince the great SRV.

[@keithharden7844]

Although I had a hard time hearing it on my phone, it was excellent and worthy of a share as usual.

[@keithharden7844]

@Hit me up on telegram@Justinjohnson11 that would only agrevate me, since my stroke I can't even tune a guitar.

[@benkanobe7500]

And all with perfect tone......... I was/am speechless.

[@dean828]

A splendid playing of this absolute masterpiece... the original Kansas version has Rich Williams & Kerry Livgren intertwining on acoustic guitar... along with Robby Steinhardt on his violin 🎻 and Steve Walsh 🎙️... (Phil Ehart played soft percussion 🪇... only Dave Hope (Bass) sat it out...)

[@pauledwards3992]

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful version of this Justin. Thanks so much for sharing. Brings back lots of memories for those of us who were in high School in the 1970s. Awesome song. One that I haven't played yet. You've motivated me to want to play this on my guitar now. Thank you !

[@chrisknowles]

What a beautiful interpretation, I love your alternate chord voicings and that "violin" part is pure magic! Thanks Justin!

[@randythompson1382]

The absolute BEST rendition of this song that I have ever heard. You are awesome!!

[@Watchdog1953]

Well done, yet again Justin. Thanks for sharing.

[@sabeesunwar7558]

You have your own flavour to every song you play... Soothing n lovely ....

[@rkoff5744]

One of my faves & you have played it so soulfully & well. 🤘 Awesome.

[@MP-wb5yd]

You are playing with your Soul man 🎸🎸🎶🎶🦅🦅🍃🍃

[@stevesomers7366]

Beautiful work! Thank you so much. You are one of the contemporary greats!

[@quelquun7878]

Just close your eyes and hear , thanks Justin.

[@timpskihighbury8161]

Always loved this song thank you Justin for this version ❤️

[@stanleykomonce8302]

grew up listening to that ....great job....

[@kimmills3264]

One of the busy songs EVER. EVER.