How to play 'Margaritaville' by Jimmy Buffett

Here's another ESSENTIAL campfire classic - let's run this one together! We'll do the basic chords and strumming patterns at a reduced speed and then add the fancy intro as well as some chord 'noodles/embellishments' that really help to keep things moving while on a static chord. This one's a ton of fun!
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[@sapelesteve]

Fantastic lesson Shane! That song was my X-wife's favorite song. Unfortunately, she passed away last year. Every time I hear that song it brings back a lot of memories. Anyway, hope that you are doing well. 👍👍🎸🎸

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Steve - sorry for your loss - that's tough stuff for sure. My best to you and I always appreciate your encouraging words. Cheers, Shane

[@objectiveobjective1948]

That's the best 3 chord version I've seen and heard for a long time 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that! I had a ton of fun with this one. Hope you do too. Cheers, Shane

[@seanwalsh999]

Good point about breaking that connection between the lyrics getting in the way of the strumming, something that I have only been vaguely aware of. It was fun to play along, love the format.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Sean - much appreciated and glad to have you here with us. Best to you, Shane

[@beemanrunning977]

"You'll never get kicked out of the band for that." Love it!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thanks - glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@vegasdad]

Rest in Paradise, JB 🏝️🍻

[@GuitarAtWork]

For sure Davey - a great talent.

[@danielweeks3723]

With 2 cheeseburgers!

[@ronaldrvvanhook1437]

One of the first songs I learned, but still one of my 'go to' tunes that people always know and sing along with. Long time parrot head here.

[@GuitarAtWork]

For sure. Cheers Ron, Shane

[@LMacNeill]

R.I.P. Jimmy Buffet. Great lesson here, Shane. Adding this song to my repertoire ASAP! Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous. Thanks for that. He will be missed! Shane

[@jamesbrackett9155]

Really excellent break down of the song. Love the lesson. I've been fingerpicking for years and decided this is the song I will learn how to strum on. Weird how hard it is at first but I'm sure a few hours and bam.

[@KS-bg3zd]

simple but beutiful song in style.thanks.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you KS - always glad to hear from you. Cheers, Shane

[@Trellous]

Great teaching style.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you! Hope you have fun with it. Cheers, Shane

[@77MKmusic]

Sir, you are an outstanding teacher!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that - glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@blkleblanc]

I love you energy, your approach, the way you break it down as well as how you even explain it as you're playing! You're a huge asset to aspiring musicians who want to grow and expand. I'm looking forward into having the opportunity to practice what you teach over the long winter in Eastern Ontario Canada.

[@GuitarAtWork]

A big thank you Bruno - what a great message to read - it really makes my day. My best to you and I hope you have fun with it. Cheers, Shane

[@jonrom100]

Your enthusiasm for playing is contagious. Thanks

[@kennygore4055]

Shane , you are great and I can't thank you enough !! You are blessed and very committed to help others . We need more like you in our lives ! It's so nice to have someone who cares for others . Thank you again , please keep helping . Ken .

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kenny - I really appreciate that. My best to you, Shane

[@carolynh8866]

Thankyou. From Australia. I loved that version...especially the little "noodles"

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Carolyn - glad to have you here and very happy you enjoyed. Cheers from Canada! Shane

[@scot_smith]

wow, this is great! You are an amazing teacher and I love your tips for embellishment. I'm a beginner and this so helps me play my dad's favorite song. Thank you!

[@michaelsylvia3933]

Absolutely love the way you teach this song. You truly are a great teacher! Thank you...

[@marklethbridge5108]

Always great tutorials, My wife Margaret loves this song. I have been playing it off of a recording for quite some time so it's nice to know some other intricoes to embellish it.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Fabulous - thanks Mark - and enjoy that new Taylor guitar of yours! Shane

[@davidradley8837]

Great choice Shane ! Sure to bring a smile and lift your spirits along the way . Great lesson again ! Always a treat to see a new lesson posted. Thanks for your hard work in bringing them to us !

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you David - I appreciate you - all the best and have fun! Shane

[@markstelle9402]

Your energy is everything. Good lesson.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Mark - glad you enjoyed. My best to you! Shane

[@wendelldase1075]

Wonderful. I love the sound of your beat buddy. Told my wife i want one for Christmas.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Great idea!

[@wallymurray620]

This will be a fun one for the jams down south this winter, everyone knows and loves to sing along with it. How’s fall down your way this year, ours still feels a lot like summer, 27 today. Great day for some outdoor strumming. Thanks again Shane for all your work, please keep them coming. Take care , Wally.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Wally - always happy to hear from you. All is well here and hope same for you. Sad to see summer fading away. I am not a big fan of the Canadian winter anymore. Ugh. Have fun with this one lad! Shane

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

That was fun

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Apryl! Shane

[@13coyote13]

Thanks, this will keep a few of my serious Jimmy Buffet fans at bay.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Have fun with it! Shane

[@Oldmangilbertpilon]

Love this song!! Thanks Shane

[@DaveReynolds-xy4xn]

Great tune - and great video to learn. JB always brought the crowd to life - so thankful to have experienced his entertaining ! Thanks Shane for making this tune look so easy to play 👍

[@chrisandsteve5238]

What a great tutorial! Thank you so much, I really enjoy this.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks Chris and Steve - my best to you! Shane

[@maryfigliozzi2117]

Fantastic!!!! You give the best advice and encouragement!!!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Mary, Cheers! Shane

[@trsrtrove]

Brother that is a beautiful sounding Taylor. Such rich and full sound from that instrument, especially when in the hands of a pro.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you for that - my best to you! Shane

[@katherinewelling6026]

I really like watching your stuff and it’s helped me get back into guitar!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad to hear that Katherine - my best to you! Shane

[@jimburch746]

Loved it !

[@johnlennon1049]

You are the BEST!

[@judithordakowski2532]

I totally enjoy your teaching method! It works for me thank you😁🙏💥

[@GuitarAtWork]

Very glad Judith - thank you. Shane

[@terje6810]

That was amaizing...my favorit too!the best guitar place on youtube, oh ! you can sing too! love it.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Terje - much appreciated and happy new year to you! Shane

[@billyodea8557]

Missed this one, brilliant as usual

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Billy! Shane

[@RC-Flight]

🇨🇦Shane you never fail to produce the best and most interesting lessons! OH so good!! 🇨🇦 They have been playing this tune on local radio station LITE 88.5 a lot lately!

[@GuitarAtWork]

That's so great - thank you Glen - always happy to hear from you. Cheers, Shane

[@boatbuilder1954]

Excellent lesson 😊thank you!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, Shane

[@stevechildress1463]

Thanks for the lesson, Shane. As a relatively new guitarist, I've been meaning to learn that one. You made it fun and easy.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Steven - very glad! Shane

[@dxm57]

Just incredible!!! Thx

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Daniel - have fun with it, Shane

[@fish-n-riffs]

Best easiest song ever!! Shane, you have taught me like 4 songs this week (this one, guitar gently weeps, brown eyed girl and end of the line). Great format to follow along with. Great job.

[@jayfreeman3004]

shane.... there ain't nobody like you out there.... congratulations...

[@arc2226]

Great tutorial, thanks so much!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed. Cheers! Shane

[@angusstanton3887]

Subscribed. Easy to follow and I learned a few things bad habits covered up over the years. That black nut threw me for a bit.

[@jerryhughes4256]

Great lesson!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Jerry - best to you, Shane

[@budeyre9769]

Great song, great lesson as usual

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Bud - always good to hear from you. Cheers, Shane

[@t9620]

Absolutely awesome lesson! So grateful!🙏🎸

[@suzienava4898]

Great lesson. Thanks. Cool shirt 🙂

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Suzie - much appreciated. Best to you, Shane

[@jimm3328]

Another great lesson. I dig the fact that I can hop on Patreon every now and then and get your songsheets,too. I’ve been revisiting a lot of Jimmy Buffett lately and much to my dismay there are no lessons for “Tampico Trauma” First time I stumped KZbin! There are a few covers of it. That song translates very well to acoustic if you could do a video some day…please.

[@kevinbodnar448]

Thanks for the tutorial cheers 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kevin - happy to have you here with us. Best to you, Shane

[@oldrrocr]

thanks 6:49!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Glad you enjoyed! Shane

[@JK-zl7vv]

Thank you brother, I was wondering if you could put a video out about cord substitutions for bar cords, so if we cant get our bar cords to sound right, we can use another plain cord in its place, so we can still play the song. Thank you 🤠🙏👍

[@robgomez3766]

Hahaha…adda boy! You owned up to the pick drop. 🤘🏼

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! It happens more than I care to admit Rob. Cheers! Shane

[@jamespark5842]

Cool song

[@GuitarAtWork]

For sure James - Thank you, Shane

[@raeleneneilson3179]

Great lesson Shane. Love this song. Could you do another Jimmy Buffett song - Come Monday?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Raelene - I appreciate the encouragement. Great song suggestion and I've added it to the list. Cheers! Shane

[@be.kind.to.animals]

"Not going to get you kicked out of the band" lol Great lesson. I bought my beat buddy mini using your promo code 👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Fabulous. My best to you Heather! Shane

[@therealjsan702]

RIP Jimmy buffet

[@GuitarAtWork]

Agreed.

[@DickMays]

Fantastic tutorial! Thanks!

[@waynetozer3881]

Exceeleenntt work Simpson! Smithers wants to learn John Mayer’s ‘Perfectly Lonely’. Don’t make us release the hounds……😂❤👍

[@GuitarAtWork]

That’s fabulous Wayne. It’s on the list. Cheers! Shane

[@parneypots]

Good stuff. Thanks!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you - Glad to have you here with us, Shane

[@tableken9143]

Man a lesson lasting 30 min , having only 3 chords ?😂🤣 To be or not . Thank a lot Shane to make us each video more artist or less improving our guitar knowledge. 👏 🤛 From Switzerland

[@glennblankenship3471]

Hi Shane. Great job! Would it be possible to show us how to piece something together for the instrumental section please?

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Glenn. Great idea. Cheers, Shane

[@richardlynch5632]

Hey Shane...😎👍 Have you changed string brand, or is your guitfiddle starting to ease in...? Either wsy... sounds fuller. Very nice😉 Love this tune as it reminds me to recognize things to make lyrics about when slowing down enough to see.😉 Thanks 😎👍❤🖖

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Richard, same old strings on the 814CE...a bit more compression in mix down than normal I think - hope you dig it. My best to you and have a ton of fun! Shane

[@steveavant9727]

I play a 214ce (poor man’s Taylor😂) and it doesn’t sound as warm as your 814 but it’s not through an amp. That 814 is beautiful! Great lesson, thanks!!

[@stevestrang480]

Great video. I like your teaching style. Can you do “Coconut Tree” by Kenny Chesney and Willie Nelson?

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

🙏🏻 interesting you put this up as Jimmy has just canceled his touring until next year as of now. due to an undisclosed illness that put him into the hospital. Pretty much making the rounds on all the music news what happened to Jimmy

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kev - I had not heard that. Cheers, Shane

[@michaelgarrow3239]

From all of us wasted away Margaritavillians- thanks!

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

During the verse on the A chord I go to A7 after the first line of the verse….,

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

Ha ha! One of the songs I must play when I go to Cape Coral Fl. In February on my yearly “Winter Tour”!

[@oldbandguy]

Thanks for this lesson. One question...every now and then I notice you lifting your pinky finger up when playing the A chord. Is that another type of A chord or does it become an E power chord at that point? I like that embellishment.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thanks for that. I'm calling those little moves 'noodles' or 'embellishments'. It technically becomes Asus2 when you lift that finger. But....it's really more about creating some sort of 'motion' when you're on a static chord for so long. I do the same on the D by lifting my 2nd finger. I explain it all about midway through the video before the full speed playalong. Cheers, Shane

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Cindy Incidentally .... Could you consider doing this song .... The Faces with Rod Stewart .

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Cindy - great song request. Cheers, Shane

[@trevorgwelch7412]

@@GuitarAtWork No thats the name of the song 😁

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Have you seen Jimmy on Hawaii 5-0 ?

[@GuitarAtWork]

I have not - will look it up. I remember that show when I was a kid. Cheers, Shane

[@trevorgwelch7412]

@@GuitarAtWork 2018 Version

[@kylasimpson5558]

🙂🙃 goodanya mate 🤓😎🤣

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you Kyla - good Anya too! Shane

[@Youreout]

Hi Shane. I ordered a BB from your page a week ago, six days I guess but haven't received anything from them except a survey to fill out. Their web page has a shipping section that says two days after you order, we will send you confirmation and tracking number, etc. Maybe the BB is on back order and that's okay, I would just like to know this and when they expect the product to come in. Is this typical from them? Also, I couldn't find a phone#. Thanks and sorry to bug you with this.

[@GuitarAtWork]

Hi Bud - sorry to hear you’ve had some trouble - I’ve never heard of anything like that happening. You can email their customer support people from the Singular sound website. They may give you a ticket number and will very quickly get to the bottom of it. Cheers, Shane

[@Youreout]

Thanks a ton! I’ll give it a try.

[@hg02uyk1955]

Sounds a lot like "Me and Bobby McGee".

[@karstentopp]

Not a Parrothead, but me likey!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Ha! Thanks Karsten - glad to have you here with us. Cheers! Shane

[@karstentopp]

@@GuitarAtWork More often than you think. Unfortunately, my job keeps me from participating in your live streams, but I watch them later...

[@TheRastler]

Is there not a F#m in there somewhere

[@cjsullivan8780]

Always a fun song and super simple! (And check your email for a link from me!

[@GuitarAtWork]

Thank you CJ - will look! Shane

[@philgilmer18]

Awesome!! Your sleeves don't match?! Ghost stroking! My sheet is in front of me! I just don't get why Buffet is munching on sponge cake instead of crab cake?!? Please explain?

[@lionelaitken4997]

Buffett with two T's...just saying

[@GuitarAtWork]

Yikes - thank you Lionel...I completely missed that. Should be all fixed now. Cheers, Shane