How to Play - The Midnight Special - John Fogarty (cover) - Easy 4 Chord Tune

[@elliotg1048]

This guy got me back into guitar after years of neglect. Thanks for the vid man!

[@MustafaBaabad]

This is the song that I must learn. No high pitch, I think I can sing it. Thanks Marty, Cheers from Indonesia.

[@richardglickman9206]

As always, clear and easy to follow instructions! Curious about one thing, though. You say it's an easy 4 Chord Tune, but you never play the C chord. Did I miss something?

[@AndersMcTee]

Love this tune. John Fogerty is probably my favourite songwriter (although he didn’t write this). Actually got to see him live in London in 2018 supported by Steve miller. Thanks for this video. All my electric guitars are in lockdown 25 miles away and all I have with me is my acoustic 👍

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

That’s all you need!!! I saw fogarty live a couple years back, he is as great as ever!! I’m glad you like My vids. Thanx for your support. Take care and stay safe

[@bac5902]

Willie wattson does great

[@shanegrisham179]

He didnt write this look up lead belly

[@betondarm]

I love it, that you know all the cords of most songs. Greething from a poor boy from a poor fammely, (Belgium)

[@kennethsmith8849]

Ace amigo I’ve struggled for years to drag myself out of same old stuff you’ve been my saviour, hat off to ya mate x

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thank you for all your kind words. I'm glad your back at it!! Good luck in your learning and thanx for tuning in. Hey, I'm trying to reach 100k subscribers so please spread the word about my channel, it would be greatly appreciated, thanx

[@williamdifebbo4591]

Excellent choice in music and party Marty plays and sings greatness

[@actorhenners]

I may be crazy, but where is the C used in the song? I can only see 3 chords used. D, G, D, A7, D. I'm missing where the C comes in.

[@randomjoepostingokay6751]

To help us singing with you Well, you wake up in the mornin', you hear the work bell ring, And they march you to the table to see the same old thing. Ain't no food upon the table, and no pork up in the pan. But you better not complain, boy, you get in trouble with the man. Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a ever lovin' light on me. Yonder come miss Rosie, how in the world did you know? By the way she wears her apron, and the clothes she wore. Umbrella on her shoulder, piece of paper in her hand; She come to see the gov'nor, she wants to free her man. Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a ever lovin' light on me. If you're ever in Houston, well, you better do the right; You better not gamble, there, you better not fight, at all Or the sheriff will grab ya and the boys will bring you down. The next thing you know, boy, Oh! You're prison bound. Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a ever lovin' light on me. Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a light on me, Let the Midnight Special shine a everlovin' light on me.

[@DarkTubeToo]

Awesome cover. What happened to the C-Chord? In the beginning of the video you said the C-Chord is in the song, but I didn't see you use it. Sorry if this has been answered before. Thanks again

[@AaronPlowman-qn1px]

Cadd9

[@gordonplatelle3522]

Best part is being able to play along the whole song :-)

[@leorajessedanielle]

Love your lessons, thanks for all the great tunes

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thank you, I’m glad you like them. Thanx for tuning in

[@jeffdoney1274]

You have helped me so much, thank u so much

[@StephenS-2024]

I like it! Was strumming along. Fun

[@dustincarl200]

CCR covered this song. All credit forever belongs to Led Belly.

[@adriancantu7176]

Lead belly covered it too

[@Guitarplayer724]

@@adriancantu7176 He sure did, seems there’s a bunch of variations to the song.

[@Shelleyshelleyxyz]

Thank you for beautiful music.

[@donmahoney6371]

Thank u I play a bartone uk. Cords r the same and it easyer on my hands at my age I am 81 thank again

[@cheyennebelville1348]

You are very easy to learn from I never could play and sing at the same time til you great job

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

That's great, I am happy to help!!!

[@1shinyhog]

Where is the C Chord in the song? I missed it, I think...

[@philsmith8387]

fabulous Marty Great tune love your channel

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thank you, I'm glad you like my channel, good luck

[@razor2ts]

Another great lesson! Thank you Marty :-)

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

you are very welcome razor, thanx for your continued support

[@dj2028]

Does anyone know the Down Up pattern in this song as done by Marty....I can't quite figure it out. Thanks!

[@Dvdjnknsn]

Who doesn't love Party Marty?!?!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

lol,,,I'm sure there are some out there somewhere!!!

[@Dvdjnknsn]

I don't wanna meet those people!

[@intothemisteyesonu7326]

Na martys the guy you like to be at the jam session! I'd say! Lol!, Plenty tools in the box!

[@AaronPlowman-qn1px]

Love song and the cover 😎

[@JBMindset]

What's up with Marty's on KZbin being awesome.

[@dongkumong]

So where's the C chord?

[@ForzaLucas14]

thats what i said ????

[@bazzad81]

its at 44 seconds...and then again at 55 seconds. watch it again carefully and youll see it

[@coenpickett8690]

@@bazzad81 Yea he didn’t use it in the song tho

[@kennethmartin1478]

I think it can sound good to switch between C/G or even D/C in this song instead of just doing hammer ons of D/G. I’m assuming he just forgot to do that but it can sound cool and add another dynamic to throw a C chord interchangeable with D/C instead of hammering on.

[@edwinhernandez4698]

Nice video dude loved it But isnt it a 3 cord song? i never saw you using the C cord

[@colauty2598]

NO fkng about, straight and simple, brilliant vid .....

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx my friend, I'm glad you thinks so. Thanx for tuning in

[@william121852]

As the song was recorded , tune down one whole step to D , G , C , F , A , D. 1st chord strummed slowly is E ...... A....... E........ B7..

[@billpalmisano]

william .lafreniere Party Marty does easy guitar tunes. Beginners can't tune down steps etc.......and some of us don't want to bother when you're jamming at a party etc.......

[@stingraytrey7697]

always look forward to "new song Thursdays". Personally, besides the more bluesy tunes, I would love a Leon Russell, Back to the Island tutorial.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx - I'm glad you like my channel, that's a great tune, I'm trying to answer a lot of requests right now but I'll keep it in mind for a possible future project, Thanx for tuning in and good luck!!

[@stingraytrey7697]

PartyMarty EasyGuitarTunes it's all good. I don't even know if there is a feasible acoustic strum for Back to the Island...just love the song. The CCR tunes have been a big hit at family functions. Thanks again for what you do.

[@AtomicThrillGaming]

Great video, Marty. Thumbs up. 👍

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

thank you, and thanx for the like

[@bac5902]

Thanks alot buddy 👍

[@mitchroscoe3549]

Just want to say wow dude great work just found your vids tonight and have listened to alot so far and i have to say its the best.. have you already done roller derby queen by jim croce that was the first song i ever learned how to play

[@robynstanley4673]

Awesome Marty thx

[@rickthompson437]

Honestly Marty, you are really like (I assume) Bert Wheedon & his ‘tune in a day’ technique. Now this was a method that one particular Liverpudlian learn how or play ... that Liverpudlian was the late great George Harrison 👍🏼

[@chandraguptdoesmusic]

Great lesson

[@thebeepisshow2193]

Wud luv 2 learn Danny's song ...

[@phillippolk7591]

I dig it brother.

[@Fknstud833]

great ,where did the C cord come in?

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

It doesn't my mistake, lol, sorry

[@jerrystevens1865]

I kept watching for it too wondering how i was missing it. I scrolled down just to see if anyone else missed it and mentioned it,, thanks And great tutorial.

[@rogerpoindexter7764]

I was looking for the c as well.

[@TheLinuxWarrior]

WOW Great Tune.. Will pick up my guitar again :-) Thumbs Up .. Greetings from Germany :-)

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thank you, good luck with your playing. I'm glad you are gonna get back at it

[@odinson4822]

Your one tank of a man

[@chris5321]

Excellent tutorials

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thank you, I'm glad you think so

[@anthonybright6080]

Love it.

[@chuckn6655]

learn from you in 5 min thx

[@arima-chan5137]

Thanks dude i'm mexican and i can understad thank you so much

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

That's great!! I'm glad to help. Hey, I am trying to reach 100k subscribers so tell your friends about me, it would be greatly appreciated, thanx for tuning in, good luck to you and take care

[@captainjohn51]

wow----great and thanks

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

thanx, you are very welcome

[@Justinvancemckinney]

Where do you apply the C ?

[@elexplorador9567]

Is a great song man ! You rock

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it. Thanx for tuning in

[@johnlong4335]

New to the guitar and really enjoying your videos. Thanks so much. Can you give us the strum pattern.

[@rogerpoindexter7764]

Its DDU(D)UDU also known as the most popular strum in the world. Thousands of songs use this pattern. In this song the 2nd and 4th D is a percussive strum. I was told by a guitar teacher and friend to practice that strum until you can carry on a conversation while playing it . The singing over it isn't a problem. Hope this helps.

[@rogerpoindexter7764]

I made a comment about the strumming, it was supposed to be a reply to your comment and ended up at the end, sorry

[@conversandocomtdah2673]

Amazing

[@eduardoaguilarsjc]

Great video!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx, I'm glad you think so. Hey, I am trying to get 100k subscribers, I would appreciate it very much if you would subscribe to my channel and tell your friends. Thanx for tuning in and good luck to you ands yours

[@christophef8437]

tres bien jouer good guitarist

[@horipuffz1873]

Yes awesome!

[@KAMinNL]

Always a pleasure watch'in...Good work Marty.."Centerfield" by CCR next...Like ta' see ya do that one 'dere buddy! With the pick'in part in 'dere too...Lol.

[@scottrainwater6657]

Hey love your videos and lessons. You make everything easy to understand, thanks for what you do.

[@jimfitzgerald6510]

Very nice job. Demystifies the process. I dont want to play like zach wylde. Thanks.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Exactly, make it easy I say, thanx for noticing and for tuning in

[@BFClayto]

nice job!

[@mikedaubs5408]

Love it!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

I'm glad!!

[@hombabo2948]

Great job

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

thank you

[@drewby618]

Awesome song and great tutorial! I'd love to see you do some Robert Earl Keen, something like "The Road Goes on Forever" or "Corpus Christi Bay" would be awesome, but he's got such a huge catalogue in sure you could find something!

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx - I'm glad you like my vid, those are great tunes, I'm trying to answer a lot of requests right now but I'll keep yours in mind for a possible future projects, Thanx for tuning in and good luck!!

[@Teerakjoopjoop]

What’s the strum pattern

[@larslofstrom9413]

Where is the c cord?

[@suesorrell1017]

I have been looking around and "YOUR VERSION" is usually the best ...MICK-E-B

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx, I'm glad you think so. Thanx again for your continued support

[@MustafaBaabad]

Agree!

[@christophef8437]

please tuto promised land de elvis presley ou la terre promisse de johnny hallyday thank you l'ami

[@davstrickertv3802]

Nice

[@thegreattomatoadventure9027]

Marty, what is an easy way to play Romeo and Juliet from Dire Straits? One of my favorite songs, great band and definately mark is one of the best guitarists ever. But is there is simple way to do it and make it sound clean? kind of a campfire version? I havent seen one yet. thanks

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx. That is a great tune, I have a lot of requests, but will put yours on the list for a possible future project. Thanx for tuning in and take care

[@Nick_DG]

Very cool.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

thanx

[@bugsbunny7205]

good tune

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it. Hey, I am trying to get 100k subscribers, I would appreciate it very much if you would subscribe to my channel and tell your friends. Thanx for tuning in and good luck to you ands yours

[@rodbrewer1331]

Do any of your vids show the lyrics and chords so we can work through the song with you?

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

I'm afraid, the idea is to practice the chords to where you can play along with me like we are in a kitchen playing together which is how I learned. Good luck with it and thanx for tuning in

[@Madalex071]

Can anyone, please, explain me that strumming pattern? Down - DownSlap - Up-Down-Up - DownSlap?

[@willzi9265]

Great Video Marty! I have a request, Can you make a video for Cocaine Blues by Johnny Cash Please :)

[@rkcsp7]

+PartyMarty EasyGuitarTunes +George Great idea! Cocaine Blues will be a great addition to your collection Marty. Looking forward to it. Thank you.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx - I'm glad you like my video, that's a great tune, I'm trying to answer a lot of requests right now but I'll keep it in mind for a possible future project, Thanx for tuning in and good luck!!

[@stefanococco5748]

Great lesson! Thank you very much.... but..... where the f** is the C chord?!?! 🤯 I can't see it

[@biggersound]

What happened to the C chord?

[@coreyamsterdam]

I didnt get the c. You didnt play it that i could see

[@mandoline666]

Super

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thanx again!!

[@anabolti682]

How do you get a nice sounding voice? When I sing it sounds like a rat dying.

[@zorankalman703]

C chord?

[@suesorrell1017]

request "HEY TONIGHT" by CCR

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Great song. I have a lot of requests right now but will put it on the list for a possible future project. Thanx for tuning in and take care

[@alexolivarez732]

The way you play your A is weird to me. I know it's an A7 but like you said it is the same position as an A.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

I am lucky that my fingers are big enough that I only need 2 fingers to press down on 3 strings. I can also manage to lift up my finger a bit to play the A7 when required. Just a little trick I came up with years ago. Thanx for watching and Happy Holidays to You and Yours!!

[@spruceguitar]

Beautiful But don’t be afraid to let that voice out even for the intro!

[@thomasbarr5940]

Better without slap thingy imho ( grates after a bit) but good lesson otherwise👍

[@dannymacdonald2750]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🎉🍻 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@antoniosantorini9355]

He tunes the guitar down to a D , plays this in the E form

[@robnertculp8430]

fogerty did not write this song, its just his version of an old song that dates back to the 1800;s

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Yes you are correct and if you read the info I have provided for this video you will see that I clearly mentioned that

[@ceeph36]

great lesson only criticism is you got the lyric wrong. it is no food upon the table no PORK up in the pan. he is saying there is nothing on the table and nothing cooking in the pan. why would it matter if there was a FORK in the pan or not? Also it was not written by fogerty just covered by CCR

[@monicaturner7340]

so its G,D,A7,D no C

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

yup sorry for the confusion

[@Howjudodat]

no pork up in the pan

[@joaquinolvera1204]

Gah dammit

[@johnwilder1746]

Yeah where's the c cord

[@jessyannduo9209]

the C is the first C from CCR lolll

[@TheDiscReview]

Forgot it was acoustic which is odd because he plays a les Paul

[@barryhodge4290]

Love this song and love your videos,but Leadbelly wrote this song

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

me too, Thank you and thanx for the footnote

[@garyeckstein4917]

lead belly

[@raiderjohnthemadbomber8666]

Or listen to Proud Mary a bunch of times.

[@deanmorgan9597]

that's a 3chord song...no C...just saying...

[@krishuber6360]

Easy lesson, there was never a C chord.

[@AaronPlowman-qn1px]

Cadd9

[@AaronPlowman-qn1px]

It's just dropping 1st and 2nd fingers down one from G

[@mpaz48mo]

Great lessons but you must play through the song first so we have something to latch on to.

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

?? I play the whole song!! Is that not good enough?? lol

[@mitchroscoe3549]

Just want to say wow dude great work just found your vids tonight and have listened to alot so far and i have to say its the best.. have you already done roller derby queen by jim croce that was the first song i ever learned how to play

[@partymartyeasyguitartunes1711]

Thank you for your kind words, I am glad you like my channel. That is a great tune, I have a tonne of requests that I am trying to get through right now but I will keep yours in mind for a possible future project. Thanx for tuning in and good luck to you!!

[@kendravanwyk4765]

what’s the strumming pattern?????