how to play "Time In A Bottle" on guitar by Jim Croce | PART 1 | acoustic guitar lesson tutorial

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An acoustic guitar lesson on how to play “Time In A Bottle” by Jim Croce from his 1972 album, “You Don't Mess Around With Jim.”
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[@luapsel77]

Once again, man, you blow me away... I've loved, and been haunted by this song, since the first time I heard it... I don't know if I can EVER play it THAT well, but by God's grace, he's given us a talent like YOU to have a chance to watch someone else do it, and teach us.... THANK YOU, from all of us, that feel the same way about the guitar, as you...

[@sandman0829]

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[@josephmorse4318]

I don't know who could ever dislike this. The song and the lesson are unassailable.

[@cerclesvicieux]

Mesmerizing. I think you've outdone yourself this time--who hasn't wanted to learn this song? Absolutely beautirul.

[@CountryBoyShane]

Best tutorial I have ever seen on this song. Pro level playing too. I've been playing for YEARS, and just had a kid, so my acoustic is seeing more playing than ever. Really appreciate this video as this is a song I've always wanted to be able to play, and now I can!

[@randynelson9620]

Great Job! He was such an underrated guitarist. And to sing and play that stuff at the same time? Crazy..

[@junebug7667]

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[@occamsrayzor]

Thank you for this! I've been playing this for years, purely by ear, and have never got the embellishments right. This is a keeper!

[@jane3ta]

I’m not much of a player these days but I really enjoy watching/listening to you play. I love the history and tutorial. Great choice of a song. Thank you!

[@backlineguy]

Right you are Andy, about it being 'the 70's, and it wasn't about perfection...' the 'vibe' on a special performance or take was MUCH more important to a great number of recording artists than having to (or WANTING to) go back and change, or 'punch in' any overdubs...back in the day when the band or artist would all be in the same room at the same time playing together on the recording...what a concept!...THAT'S the magic of the studio recording...at least, it used to be...it means something completely different in today's recording sessions, where anybody with a laptop and ProTools can record 'perfection' and professional-sounding results... Dude, another WONDERFUL instructional video...your playing, performance, and delivery are such a pleasure to follow...thank you.....

[@JustinTaylor1098]

I am determined to learn this wonderful song, the pinky on the 4th fret is a right awkward devil!! How Andy hasn’t got a million subscribers is beyond me, his song choice is second to none. Trouble is he makes everything look so easy.....

[@annamariepapa1950]

Just got my first guitar ( lifelong dream..I'm 70! ) I've just been trying to figure out exactly what my first song to aim for and HERE IT IS!!! Thank you for doing it!! If I dont ever play anything else- this is the one- loved it when it first came out! And never stopped.

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🎵 For more information on this lesson, for part 2 and the TAB: www.shutupandplay.ca/time-in-a-bottle--acoustic.html

[@ikazuchioni]

I love that you separated the parts in stereo, it's a friggin' eargasm!

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[@markthompsoncpa]

I've been playing for about 50 yrs but this one would be too hard for me. Andy makes it sound beautiful !

[@sixstringvelo1196]

From all the thousands of songs I´ve heard during my life, 70´s songs are the most expressive and artistic. Something happened along the way after those years that transformed music into dollar bills... forgetting ... art. Thanks S&P for this lovely lesson.

[@TerryMasri]

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[@docstone123]

You just learned to play it and when you played one note you heard that "there's something wrong with that"? It sounded great to me when you played it wrong. If I had a nickle for every time I played and I said "that sounded wrong" I could retire you. Great job from a song I remember as a kid. You're the best. Glad for all of us I can't retire you! But donations to that end are on their way. Thanks as always for sharing your expertise.

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[@stratocasterbob]

Great playing as usual ! Jim was a top notch guitarist, but adding to it he sang while playing this!!!! Beyond amazing he could do that!!!

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I love how you point out that it was the 70's and perfection was not stressed.. it was about the vibe👍 I love that. So stoked I found your channel. Thank you for putting together such exquisite videos! Aloha 🤙🤙

[@colemanjennings7518]

Please make “I’ll have to tell you I love you in a song”! Both parts!

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That is pure heaven. may he see this comment and bless us all with a ill have to say i love you in a song tutorial. Amen.

[@jessISaRicePrincess]

I love this song and i love that the guitar parts can stand on their own even if without jims beautiful and sincere singing

[@Filopo69]

Hey! I love that y covered both guitars! One can find some tutorials on guitar nb.1 but I did not manage to come upon second guitar tutorial thus far. Big thumbs up!

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The ad I watched was a guitar ad and the guitarist was playing this song! Lol

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[@pawild5594]

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YOU'RE THE BEST!! I thought it would never happen or it take forever when I left a comment asking if you could do this song, but it wasn't long at all. Thanks so much for this.

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Always so on point. Musicianship on display

[@JoseARosas-wl1fx]

I’ve been waiting for a good tutorial on this song, and this is perfect! I’ve been waiting for this for a long time! Thank you so much.

[@BobWadeGuitar]

Good work splitting out the two parts. I always tried to play pieces of both as a solo act, but never really knew either part correctly lol.

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hands down best tutorials on KZbin.

[@stallrocket6897]

This is a real challenge for the untrained who have been playing for years and a perfect example of a tune that requires learning a variety of techniques. The wrist placement is key to the opening, but most of us never play in that position. The finger picking, while not overly complicated on its own, requires a lot of concentration as the licks move. Then we have a strange fingerings of common chords to accommodate descending bass lines that can't be done otherwise I'm going to have to play this 500 times just to get it to sound crappy. What a great job you did on this. In fact, all of your stuff is top notch. Wow.

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[@myguitardetective5961]

I love your videos! A brief note on the History of this song...There was a Made-For-TV film entitled "She Lives" and it aired on ABC : Sept. 12, 1973. That's when the Nation had it's very first wide exposure to the song "Time In A Bottle". I was in High School at the time and that's where I first heard the song (as did my friends) and we were bowled over by it....an instant classic. I went right out and bought the LP "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" because it had yet to be released as a tie-in single (...it was released as a 45 in November of that year); and then, literally a week after "She Lives" aired, Jim and Maury perished in a plane crash...that was, and remains still, a huge tragedy....So, just before Jim and Maury died, this song was being played on the radio all over the Country....Here's an outtake from a documentary where Tommy West makes reference to this History of the song "Time In A Bottle"(and the ABC TV movie, though he doesn't name it as I've done here...): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXvGp6l7nbaWpsk Hope this was of some interest to you! I know, Boomer History, right?

[@waynzwhirled6181]

Wonderful job. Thanks so much for the heads up and the link to the article on Mix.

[@TropicDunes]

An outstanding music lesson video!!! I enjoyed learning Part 1 of the song!!! Interesting variations in the song. Some beautiful chord patterns. Thanks!

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Best tutorial ever!!!

[@ilklamoor]

Brilliant I love this song I started to learn it 25 years ago and didn’t get far but I’m gonna have another go thanks

[@MrUnderdog-vn3zf]

I hate that I'm missing my pinky on my chording hand. Especially, when I see a video like this. I always have to figure out a compromise. I've always loved Croce. What an absolute tragedy. 😥

[@lukedhoffman12]

Man that sucks, but stick to playing man

[@nerrdinho]

Where there’s a will there’s a way brother, keep up the effort.

[@LengthyProcess]

I cant relate directly. However, my pinky is too short for the stretch 😂 keep it up you'll do great.

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Kyle s i found a way to play the main lead guitar without a pinky without missing a note. if u want i can record a demo for u guys

[@Ntmoffi]

Doesn't Django play without using his pinky as well? 🤔

[@failedgamingmofo]

So I'm way behind where I should be at playing guitar. I figured since it's my 48 birthday I'll just start over with this song because it was recorded the year I was born. I'm going to practice for 3 to four hours a day. I'm going to mix in some Troy Stetina books so I can go over some basics again and work on my rhythm. Fall down seven times with guitar stand up eight times with guitar. Support Andy and buy a coffee mug, I did and my coffee tastes so much better now.

[@jamisf914]

8:10 He says that Jim Croce miffed a chord on the first verse in the recording; not necessarily so, just keep in mind what Chet Atkins used to say, “All mistakes are intentional”

[@turbotut_21gaming]

Is there any way that you could explain the picking at 15:18 in a little bit more depth?

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You’re just plain amazing!!!!

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Not really, but thank you. Cheers, Andy.

[@kenji-san1899]

Once again...brilliant choice of song and also finding interesting background on the song and it's composers....bravo! I really enjoyed this one a lot...thank you for your dedication to giving attention to the details on technique and the multi-guitar sections and blending that makes these songs so beautiful and lasting in our memories. I remember when the song came out I did buy the single and practically wore out the record...playing over and over to get the fingerpicking and dual guitar parts just right...brings back really good memories too...and also the sadness I felt when this talented artist's career and life got tragically cut so short. The article you found was especially interesting from a guitarist POV... thank you for that too!

[@jamescrinnion8240]

Man what a brilliant piece of music. Love it! Love it! Love it!

[@harigeorgeson5885]

Thanks for doing this great song and for the link to the article which was terrific as well. I was a freshman at Villanova when this single broke so the article dredged up all sorts of memories. Who knows what Jim Croce would have gone on to do.

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Ok, so, really well done mate! 'Been playing quite a while and was looking for a teacher for players with experience. So many sites try to be something for everybody; cant be done. Folks starting out need to get the basics before jumping into stronger tides. I got the right hand for this and needed a good view of the left. Taking Maury Mulheisen's on is just the best. Haven't subscribed but a few times so yours is at the top...

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Super vid as always & got the tab to help the channel. Many thanks.

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It would be amazing to have a tab to guide me in addition with your hands, but still the best tutorial I found of this song

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The intro riff is so beautiful

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Awesome lesson, thanks! You’re great ❤

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Thank you. Cheers, Andy.

[@chrisjamessfsd]

Another great breakdown of a fairly technical arrangement. Thank you once again! :)

[@outsidethelines8502]

I remember reading somewhere that shortly before the tragic crash that took Jim and Maurey from us, Jim had been meeting with a then unknown Jimmy Buffet and they were planning on touring together or collaborating on something, I wish I could remember what it was. It would have been interesting.

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One of my all-time favorite songs thank you so much!

[@pikenova48]

You are an exceptional instructor. Can you PLEASE give a guitar lesson tutorial on Operator by Jim Croce. Thank you!

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What a wonderful lesson. Very VERY good

[@chrisdelahunty1983]

Have always loved this song and I can now say I can play it thanks so much off to learn Maurys part

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Beautiful song, and well played. I may have to revisit this one after my skills improve.

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BEAUTIFUL!! Wonderful lesson AS ALWAYS!!

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I love this song so much 😊 Thank you for such a wonderful performance and the tutorial!❤

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Finally get to learn this familar classic properly thanks

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I love this song.

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[@susangraham813]

I must have watched this a bazillion times, but I finally got it all down and memorialized it on a chord chart and tabs for the licks. It is fantastic. Love your attention to detail and the time you take to create these beautiful videos. I also really enjoy the tidbits about the history of the song and artist/s. Thx for all you do!!! Oh, and thx so much for the tip re wrist adjustment. Makes all the difference in playing chords like Dm/C#...for this song and many others. (I feel like I should pay you for a private lesson :)

[@lemayelaine]

you freaking rock! I have wanted to learn this song since it first came out.... and you have now made it accessible! thank you, thank you! :D

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Thank you lemayelaine. If you're getting something from my videos, please consider supporting what I do. www.shutupandplay.ca/donate.html Cheers, Andy

[@IdealeSocke]

Could you do “I got a name” by Jim Croce I am struggling with other lessons and yours a just perfect

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[@gpdaelemans]

Beautifully played Demo!

[@voyotaab132]

Thanks! Always loved this song.

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If I can only play the first 10 seconds of this I'll be happy.

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[@Spiderspider]

A brilliant lesson as usual, especially as both guitar parts are covered. I would say however it makes no sense to use your thumb on the G string on the verse I would just keep using your index (pointer/first) finger on the G string as it is for the rest of the song. This also helps with the 'extra note'

[@MrCmonReally]

So much great content! I’m a beginner all over again at 58. I’d like to pick a song to begin learning in addition to re-learning chords, picking, etc. Is there a particular song on your channel that you feel would be good to start with? I like the idea of learning classic songs instead of nursery rhythms! Thanks!