How to Play Funny How Time Slips Away by Willie Nelson Guitar Lesson and Guitar Tutorial

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In this guitar tutorial, Shane Thomas will show you how to play Willie Nelson's Funny How Time Slips Away on acoustic guitar. In no time at all you will learn the chords, the strumming pattern and the bass note runs that make up this country guitar classic and a favorite song to cover by many popular artists.
Funny How Times Slip Away was written by Willie Nelson and was recorded first by Billie Walker in 1961. And in the years since it has been covered by numerous artists including Elvis Presley and Al Green.
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Keep strumming and humming!

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

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[@elvisAronPresleybyRusty]

I'd like more on that walk up in intro. E.P. did that quiet often. And yes. On Nuiance 💙🌹

[@1daltizer]

Willie Nelson is a musical genius. The songs he wrote are timeless.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

I agree Deborah! So true! What a talent Willie is!

[@PulpFreePress]

"National Treasure!" ... nuff said! Great tutorial!!

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Yes! Thank you!

[@johnnybumpous9108]

I've been lucky enough to see Willie Nelson several times, always sings this song.. thanks for sharing!!

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

You are lucky Johnny! Anytime we can see. that legend we are fortunate. You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@charlesgoldsmith3462]

Good Morning sir, I'm an 81 year old man that was raised around countrypickers bur after a life of booze ,fun and a gunshot to the left hand stuck the old Gibson in the closet!! Then my grandson found it and got the itch(god help him!) So I showed him a few chords and he hasn't put it down since! He started cruzing you tube trying to learn. Well I started wanting to play along so I started looking for help and struggle through til I found your page and you are helping so much. I work in Nashville for almost 40 years so country music was my only pursuit and God bless him my grandson is the same way and he loves all the classics Conway,Hank sr, Willie(who I had the pleasure of working with for a couple of years!) Geoge,Merle and all the greats from our greatest era of American music! Sorry for such a long comment just wanted to thank you for all the help. God Bless

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

What a wonderful comment Charles! Sounds like you have lived quite the life. I am so glad to hear that you haven't given up on music and playing the guitar. Also it is great that your grandson has started to want to play as well. Thanks again for such a kind comment. This has made my day. Thanks for watching the videos. I am glad they are useful and helping out. All the best and I appreciate the wonderful comment!

[@charlesgoldsmith3462]

Sure would like you to teach us Somebody Lied by Ricky Van Shelton We would like to learn to pick the cords instead of strumming God Bless keep up the good work! Reach out anytime

[@mikefox2379]

Willie is my brother.....he doesn't know it but I have adopted him if that is possible. Anyway, thanks for the lesson, love it.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

I need to adopt him too! What a legend!

[@moparornocar3764]

Saw Willie about 40 yrs ago then twice this summer of 22. four days apart. Great experience which renewed my interest in learning his songs. Thank you for making that possible! Great instructions.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

That is great to hear! So glad you got to see the legend. We are lucky that Willie is still with us. He is one of my top musical heroes! Thank you so much for your kind feedback and for commenting on the videos.

[@jimmypowell5921]

I sure love him. Yes thank you willie

[@dedereimer5472]

LOVE how you show the short picking parts, as well. 👍

[@carlvickers1947]

Thank you. Very good teacher..

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

You are welcome! So nice of you to say Carl. That means a lot!

[@mikefox2379]

Thank you sir, I have been looking for this. Man, you seem to like all of my heroes.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

No problem! Yes it seems like we have the same good taste in music!

[@mikefox2379]

@@countrymusicguitarclassics you need to look at John Prine and Mac Wiseman doing "I forgot to remember to forget" they do it together and it is awesome. I need to know how to do the cool lead in parts at the start of the song.

[@mitchellporter7438]

This is a very well done Picky strummy type song.I wish He covered the solo

[@graemewakerley4062]

I love this lesson...just so well done. One of my favourites of Willie Nelson..This is a great beginner song I think and once you have learned it..it will sound really cool...Many thanks for such a superb and well explained lesson and I love your style..God I wish I lived next door to you

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Thank you so much for the kind words Graeme. That is a good song. I need to do some more of Willie's soon. You are welcome! All the best and thanks for watching!

[@Lordmark62]

Great lesson

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

thank you so much Mark!

[@andrewfritsch895]

So so impressed with this lesson and your style. I’m a beginner who can play clean open chords but not much more. Perfect for me and such a wonderful tune. Thanks

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

You are welcome! Happy to help and thanks for watching the videos!

[@elvisAronPresleybyRusty]

@@countrymusicguitarclassics yes. New player as well. Thank u much for your way of teaching ...ha. I have a " slow processor " however I can retain thru you remarkable way . So much appreciation....

[@beemaboygaming2180]

I glad that i learned english cuz i finaly realized lyrics of this beautyful song

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

That is a great comment Benedict! Well said. Yes it has some good lyrics.

[@patgaff3886]

“National Treasure”, isn’t that what the IRS said? lol. Thank you for a very good lesson. Willie is a one of a kind.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

HAHA! The ole IRS and Willie! Yes he is! One of my all time favorites!

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Nicely taught and played. Thank you 😊 🎸

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Thank you so much Ed! I appreciate you taking the time to watch the guitar lesson and leaving a comment. Take care!

[@BobWestWA8YCD]

This is the first time I've run across one of your lessons. I immediately subscribed and liked. I've been playing and teaching guitar for about 50 years, but I do like and appreciate your style of presenting this.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

That is great Bob! I am going on 38 years believe it or not. Hopefully I will be playing 50 plus years myself. I I really appreciate you subscribing and liking the videos. Means a lot coming from a fellow guitar player and teacher! All the best.

[@dantaylor1724]

Thank you for this great tutorial !

[@polititguytm6000]

I forwarded the link to several of my fellow players. : - ))

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Thank you so much!

[@rexchristian3067]

This is the most important part of music thank you Bro you are doing a fantastic job young man keep up the amazing work

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Thank you so much Rex! Those are very kind words. It is really apprecaited. Thanks for watching the channel!

[@archiedees2866]

Thank you Shane for doing Willie Nelson. Great tutorial

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

You are welcome. Thank you for the request!

[@MrRoute6600]

Great song ,and Lesson ,Thank you . I love Willie's Playing Style

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Thank you Paul! Yes Willie's playing is so unique. He is one of a kind!

[@MrRoute6600]

@@countrymusicguitarclassics Thank you .He sure is One of A Kind .

[@jamescagney2713]

I used to cover this many years back and it is more complicated than some make out. The chords are pretty basic, very even, but it is more about intonation. and that hanging note catches so many out ... It sort of lends itself to reggae for those that want to mess around with it a bit.. Thanks for the link though, anything that keeps Willie up there.

[@ianbruce6635]

Fantastic,,,,, I play by ear and I can follow tihs no problem. Thanks for taking the time. All The Best from, Edinburgh. Bonnie Scotland. :-)

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting Ian My mom's name is Bonnie. II am glad the videos are easy to follow along to. All t he best!

[@MrRoute6600]

Thanks again , Great Lesson i enjoy the bass runs ,they make the song ,Paul

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Thank you Paul. Yes they are fun. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@Tom-dn6gx]

You are a very cool instructor ! So laid back ! Love this lesson! 🖖🎯

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind words Tom and thank you for watching the video. Al the best!

[@alecs6492]

My first guitar I ever had was a classical guitar, a Fender Alexus. Still have it.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

That is awesome! Glad to hear you kept it. I still have my first guitar as well. it cost like $20 or $30 from a Bargain Mart. It will make an appearance in a future video.

[@joewilliams2462]

Super easy to understand and you are the best!

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Thank you so much Joe! That made my day. Anything I can do to make learning the guitar fun and easy to learn is the goal. Thank you for watching!

[@joewilliams2462]

Will continue to watch ^ work on learning more. At ages 75 , still alive, & happy to help 😀. Most of Willie's songs are simple truth ,presented by a guitar genius, & musical phrasing singer like none other ever ♥. Shane,your skill is helping something very complicated seem so easy, until it is, still both ! Thanks again!

[@steveswanson8278]

You have helped me so much with walk downs

[@MrRoute6600]

Thanks again , Love those Base Runs

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

No problem 👍 Thank you Paul!

[@tomvera10]

Nice, thanks, the walk downs and walk ups are so cool!

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Yes those are fun to play. You are welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@patl9404]

Outstanding job,.5 star 🌟

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

I appreciate that Pat. Thank you so much!

[@tomvera10]

Well done ! You are a very cool teacher ! Mucho gracias and ROCK ON!

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

I appreciate that Tom! Hopefully the videos can continue to get better. All the best and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@graemewakerley4062]

Love this lesson.. many thanks man

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Anytime! Thank you for watching the lesson Graeme! All the best.

[@larryrichards3668]

Great lesson and song.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@ricardochavez1244]

Thank you, very nice guitar lesson

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Thank you Ricardo. I am thankful that you watched and the lesson was helpful.

[@bobdonovan4505]

great job from s f

[@steveclark8304]

Actually Willie doesn't usually walk into the G from the E string. He walks it back with an open S string, then hits the E at the 4th fret G#, then the G. He bends that G# , the slides right into the G chord. I've been fascinated with his music about the last 15 years.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Ok good to know. Thanks for the insight Steve.

[@staylofordo7111]

I wish we were next door neighbors. I know you can play and you have a great voice. You should have much more views and subscribers. Most of the songs you try to teach, aren’t beginner guitar songs. Putting this finger, on this string, at this fret, is more confusing for a beginner this way. Little lamb had a Mary would be ok, but these songs are way advanced for that. I love these songs. You should have a good strong channel base of viewers.

[@johnnybumpous9108]

love your videos Brother.. I've just noticed that I play it a little different, where you go to the A7, I go back to G and back to A on "slips " and D on "away". not that it matters..! lol..

[@MrRoute6600]

excellent as always .enjoy your lessons .Paul

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Thank you so much Paul. Hopefully plenty more to come! All the best!

[@MrRoute6600]

@@countrymusicguitarclassics Look forward to them ,Paul.

[@andrewsmith2043]

Good job man thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Thank you Andrew!

[@edwardhill1556]

I love that song and I do want to learn how to play it.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Sounds good! it is a good one!

[@shoer5151]

Awesome song ! Great 👍 job teaching your the best !

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Thanks so much! That is very kind of you to say. Hopefully I and these videos can continue to improve. I really appreciate you watching.

[@BuzzyWhitlowIndy]

Phenomenal! Do you have a link to where this is charted out with just the chords and runs?

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Not yet but that is a great idea!

[@BeasCountryFavoritesclark]

This was really Great Thanks 😊

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

You are very welcome! Thank you so much for tuning in.

[@markc8302]

Fantastic. Thank you

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Anytime! Thanks for the feedback. All the best Mark!

[@andresmalheer2814]

Thanks !! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching.

[@davidmccaffery7977]

Great lesson, thanks so much!

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

My pleasure! I appreciate the positive feedback. Makes me more motivated to create more lessons!

[@Authorjohneorourke]

Can you provide a lesson on his solo?

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Sure no problem. Thank you!

[@antoniobenfenati483]

MOLTO CHIARO e FATTO BENE .COMPLIMENTI!

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Grazi! Thank you so much!

[@danscharman4266]

Can you teach the song living on Tulsa time,,, I just discovered your channel, and it is outstanding 🤟🤟I realize Tulsa time is not a willie Nelson song,, I was just watching this particular video

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Great suggestion! I love that song. I will do a video on the Don Williams version for you. Thank you!

[@huskerite2]

Thank you, but I was especially interested in how to play the instrumental part in between v.2 & v.3. Thanks for the rest though, it was helpful.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

You are welcome!

[@R.L.Humpert]

I’m still not getting your video posts. Are you still posting? Did you do a barre chord one? I hope you’re ok man! Happy new year.

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Hello Ryan! Man it's crazy i got some kind of laryngitis or bronchitis and haven't had a voice for about a couple of weeks. Now I can talk but it breaks up like I am going through puberty. haha. And singing ain't pretty! But at least I can talk sort of like normal. I feel fine just congested and not much of a voice. I will publish that video you requested by the end of the week. Hope you are doing well! Thanks for checking on me.

[@R.L.Humpert]

@@countrymusicguitarclassics hey buddy no rush. My daughters and I have been dealing with cough and voice issues for a month. This flu and cold season has been rough. So no rush. When you feel ok. I don’t sing well to begin with but my voice is not great either from being sick so I sound awful. I am so close to landing those barre chords but I just feel my fingers are not long enough so it’s extra work trying to get my pinky to go where it belongs or where it needs to reach! Ugh I’m very discouraged. I was trying to play Amarillo by morning with that F#m and I’m so close too where as it’s only two fingers on that barre chord but my pinky just can hardly make the reach. I hope it’s not going to be impossible. I know people with smaller fingers so it like 8 year olds!! Ugh. 🤷🏼 Thanks for your videos. Get well brother. God bless. Maybe you need more sweet tea?? 😊 Ryan

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

@@R.L.Humpert I know it. Seems like most people I know have been sick lately. Hope you all getting feeling better too. Haha a little more sweet tea might do the trick! Take care and keep practicing that F # minor

[@rodachaz]

Thanks. Is there anywhere the solo is tabbed out?

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

I was searching around for you and I didn't see one. i might have to create one. Thanks!

[@rodachaz]

@@countrymusicguitarclassics I could never find one either. You should!

[@jwglass2547]

Can you play you are my sunshine I love that song

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Sure! Me too. Do you like any particular version the best? Thank you for your comment and for watching the channel!

[@Supsherry]

Hello next door 🚪 Neighbor

[@terrytuley2363]

Hey do a Gene Watson song. “When a man can’t get a woman off his mind”

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Sure can Terry! I appreciate the request and you taking the time to tune in.

[@steveclark8304]

Actually Willie doesn't usually walk into

[@joesteffe6155]

For some reason your internet keep pausing alot

[@JesseGreer-ks7gh]

Please get to the point, we don’t need several minutes of talking after searching for this specific song lesson. Talk at the end

[@nowayhunting]

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