God Only Knows (Beach Boys Cover)

This melody is one of my all time favorites. The chord progression is amazing as well, changing keys, using half-diminished chords-- it was fun to try and translate the piano part into a finger-style arrangement.
Hope you enjoy!
-GC

[@gunquit]

you realize how great these old beach boys songs are when they are distilled down by one amazing guitarist and singer

[@h2oloo1964]

Wow! Just Wow! I’ve been playing guitar since I was 14 - I’m 60 now. This cover is very hard to sing and play with the correct chords. His talent is off the charts. You knocked it out of the park George! Respect…👊🏻

[@kevinlentz7604]

Agreed

[@kwimms]

Yeah... good job on the chords and strumming... captures the original feel well.

[@pjextra2430]

Only 21.5 K subs, that is a crime. Guy is one of the best on youtube. Good on you brother..

[@PJCRagg]

Man no kidding, deserves at least a million

[@elysebregman1926]

Like The Beach Boys, you don’t need any editing or extras to make you sound good. This is just pure singing at its finest.

[@NytronX]

This guy could have been an iconic front man in any era of music

[@TheLifeTerm]

A few years ago I was in an accident that paralyzed my right arm and hand. The morning before the accident was the last time I ever played, and it was practicing this song ( more difficult than it looks ). I got chills hearing your version. Thank you and very well done. 🎸 👍🏻

[@davidgabrielsen2139]

Beautiful. Dennis Wilson said this was the most beautiful song ever written. Hard to argue. Well done!

[@zesvo]

And Sir Paul said the same.

[@elysebregman1926]

And Carl Wilson’s angelic voice made it so special.

[@GuySwat]

Hey Mr. George As an X Musician, 2 piece, easy listening guy & girl which put me through college yrs. Ago. Just a quick shout-out to let you know how much I enjoy, appreciate & admire your talents. I listen, still learn and introduce you to many people as a public speaker across the country. You gifts as a talented human being do not go unnoticed. Please keep up your great work. 😊

[@markymarkvillar]

What a version! ❤❤❤

[@sylviojr]

Beautifully done.

[@williamgarvy1393]

One of my favorite Beach Boy songs, thank you for your covering it. Carl Wilson must be smiling down from heaven...

[@glennwidelko]

An iconic song from when pop music was actually musical … and what a whole band of talented musicians produced … you have totally nailed … as a solo artist … you totally captured the magic of this magical song … thank you for sharing … 🙏

[@what4321ify]

Excellent

[@bobclementsmusic.3846]

Superb cover, George, from one Clements to another.

[@ThreeChordGuitar]

That was just fantastic. Thank you.

[@becunha]

I have the sheet music of the chorus of this song tattoed in my arm. I’ve watched a LOT of covers of God Only Knows on KZbin and I can say that this is one of the best I’ve seen. Congrats!

[@TommyP14]

Damn. Well done sir. Thank you for actually singing and playing live. I get so sick of these “music video” performances. Just you and your guitar. The way it about be. Very nice.

[@ukestudio3002]

No flash..just lovely singing. Thank you ! I smiled throughout and i need it.!

[@kenthebean6619]

Don't know how you do it, George. ! Another masterpiece.. Absolutely brilliant..thank you.

[@DeepFriedHallelujah]

The Al Gore Rhythm really treated me with this one. Beautifully done and TELL ME ABOUT THAT GORGEOUS GUITAR

[@chrisb8193]

Right?! Pre-WW2 Gibson Jumbo?🤔

[@daningram3143]

Wonderful brother!!!

[@ScottRandolph-dd7dr]

🎉 Excellent performance sir....Thank you for sharing. 😂 Listening in coastal Mississippi 🐻🧔👋

[@kwimms]

Love it! Wonderful interpretation and singing. This is the new path of music... no more pop stars... just guys playing great songs from the past that touch the hearts of the future.

[@TheSamShow20]

I honestly never thought I'd hear a good cover of that song. That was great

[@stephenstrang590]

damn i think whats most shocking is that something this beautiful came out at exactly this moment in time and not the youtube vault. Absolute beautiful job. I am going to learn this and you are my inspiration sir.

[@pianothingsmusic]

This song goes to the heart immediately 🥰 What a great performance!!! So pure and honest, love it!

[@DaPohli]

My favorite song sung from my favorite singer. Absolutely beautifully done 🥰

[@prettyspecies]

One of the best songs ever written and performed brilliantly. Great job George. I've watched this version many times. Currently trying to copy it.

[@jpaang]

You really captured the essence of this song...wow!!

[@jbwhite1175]

God only knows where we’d be without this beautiful cover. Serious talent.

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

Wonderful George. Thanks for sharing... definitely my favourite BBs song!

[@rockinvida1960]

Outstanding cover in every way…awesome guitar playing and great vocal…👏👏👏👌👌👌

[@gabeduncan3626]

you're a joy to listen to, George! Love the way you render songs

[@rodlevengood9424]

You are a source of inspiration George. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@banjomandan7199]

Outstanding! You really nailed the spirit of the song!

[@sonomama82]

This song has so many instruments in it that it seemed hard to do a guitar only cover. Nicely executed as always. 🎉

[@bollemonster]

One of my all time fav songs 💖

[@karazech6755]

This channel is so underrated

[@andrewmanavistudent999]

Lucky to be here

[@Jam-m7m]

Awesome George. ❤ I love that Gibson

[@CasperLD]

That is amazing!! Absolutely stunning performance.

[@nylonguitar]

Nice job George! Thanks for sharing!

[@RealZacharyLee]

I clicked the thumbnail because that old guitar looked like it sounded dry and amazing - I was not disappointed.

[@cgws3064]

I’ve been waiting to hear another song from you. Lovely, as usual. What a masterpiece of a ballad and so beautifully arranged for guitar and voice. Thanks George

[@TheAtticradio]

Love this song ! Intro so nice. The guitar sounds awesome ! All together !! wow!!

[@gerryhill4820]

Wonderful. Great stuff, truly, George. Made my day. Thanks so much.

[@mrbxv]

This song is so complicated and you managed to cover it on 1 instrument. Bravo!

[@DD-101]

As brilliant as ever... Your world class dude 👏👏👏

[@rodrigoslaof9640]

Que espectacular fue verte desplegar esa magia❤

[@premeditatedukulele8525]

Lovely and super clean! great work brother!

[@DavesCoverSongs]

I have a feeling I’m going to revisit this video many times. You captured something great here.

[@DavesCoverSongs]

I was right. :)

[@emmam7861]

I love listening to your covers, its SO good!

[@skeetguitar]

Great version! Bravo 👏

[@Enmegapixel]

🔥🔥 love when people play covers like they wrote them

[@andrewbowen6875]

Awesome cover. The genius to write such a song with some unconventional chords is probably what makes this song

[@tracyd3631]

Did not stop smiling !! This makes me so happy 🎉

[@JonathanWimpenny]

Another great one George! Always tuning in here from the UK

[@valeriefraysse-soi]

Oh, I just happened to discover your youtube channel ! The songs you play are all among my favorites ! Thanks 💜

[@erikpiisila]

Good to hear from you George. Sounds wonderful. Sound is great on this.

[@infomercialguy]

lovely. more !!!

[@853charlene]

Beautiful. Great work man 😊

[@Guedingen]

Man, that's gorgeous, many thanks.

[@jeroenwillemse6425]

Another jewel.

[@capricorn975]

Excellent. Well done! The song is a masterpiece!

[@KirkHammettBitMe]

Beautiful.

[@IngleseInFrancia]

really good interpretation, I always loved this song. Great voice for this song.

[@johnmcclelndon7641]

Beautiful

[@derektoner]

Great to hear you singing George. We miss your trips to NZ mate

[@rob1261a]

Why do others not as good as you have over a million views. It’s that very unfair / incompetent KZbin algorithm.

[@kckelleymusic4738]

Tough song to make work you really nailed it tip of the hat to you sir

[@MariaCalfaDePaul]

Wow love your playing and then you started to sing and it blew me away. New sub! Thank you

[@caseymiller7317]

Excellent...

[@J.B24]

@George Clements 42/m from Orlando, FL here. You have well developed talent here. You're voice is beautiful and so is your playing. Keep posting videos. Even if you're not singing, just post vlog videos. You're on to something big and we all can't wait to see it. I know life is hard and sometimes its easy to ask "why should I keep chasing this dream?" but ignore that voice. Just keep going and everything will work out in the end. Be encouraged young man and enjoy the ride!

[@lattipatterson]

Just beautiful ❤

[@eoghan375]

Any muso watching this guy knows hes legit one of the best. Proof that talent alone doesnt get you 1m subs.

[@davetighe]

Stunning, exceptional and beautiful ✌️👍

[@edwardcantu3652]

Love this guy!

[@BassComb]

Amazing rendition!

[@kevinlentz7604]

Love that song❤well done incredible

[@ryrify]

I think you’re my favorite cover king ❤

[@nicknovakk]

Stellar as always

[@KeagsC65]

Man this is gorgeous!

[@codycoyote7046]

Greatest song ever written.

[@SmogandBlack]

Very musical 👏: one of my favorite melodies too 😊.

[@sonlover62]

Excellent job. Very good.

[@KasperKristjansson]

Incredible as always 💪🏻

[@TimPachecoGuitar]

Sweet voice, perfect for this song. Nice!

[@mariapaulagomes2742]

Fantastic! I would love to hear you sing some Jack Johnson songs...You remind me of him a little for some reason. Abraços do Brasil 🇧🇷🫡

[@soloman01uk]

Phenomenal.

[@robertgregory1927]

Love it❤great job!

[@stephensmith60]

Excellent! 👏🏻😊👍

[@gianlucagrazioli3342]

Well performed George!

[@simonleslie3607]

Very impressive. Flawless 👏

[@tyforsberg88]

So i hear a tune a step down? Will be home later to inspect and check, great work!

[@marksmoore]

Sensational!

[@boromally5113]

Sheer Genius.

[@chupacabraj4539]

youre one of the best ive seen.

[@Rick-lo9sd]

This is great!

[@darindunn]

This song makes no musical theory sense. And it’s beautiful.

[@KeithChesterton]

Beautiful!

[@locogringo6676]

Excellent. Thank you.