John Denver "Take Me Home, Country Roads" Banjo Lesson (With Tab)

Link to tab: happybanjodude.com/pages/tabs...
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0:00 Me Blabbering
0:54 Intro / Verse (Slow)
1:49 Chorus (Slow)
2:37 Demo W/ Song

[@eekaachu2571]

2:40 There ya go if you just wanna listen

[@hnjmoose3251]

Thanks

[@onehitwarrior1708]

*2:35

[@eekaachu2571]

@@onehitwarrior1708 if you want 4 seconds of silence

[@onehitwarrior1708]

@@eekaachu2571 it's when the screen changes and the song starts. Instead of searching for 2:40 and missing the first beat. if you start the song at 2:40 you miss a good bit of the start of the song. If you wanna be technically the first beat is at 2:38

[@mawhulk]

now in german!

[@JibbAlbin]

You have to stop!

[@sophisticatednebula4236]

A man of culture!!

[@big_mac45_]

Best thing I've seen in a while. This gave me great memories

[@bigamish8849]

The office?

[@archer1258]

das Leben dort ist alt, älter als die Bäume, jünger als die Berge, die wie eine Brise weht

[@sophisticatednebula4236]

This reminds me of the good old Nard Dog and Dwight duo

[@NickDrzr]

Sophisticated Nebula now in German

[@onetrickpony442]

This reminds me of my home far away

[@ragenandez1875]

Legendary duo

[@baileyhynes3459]

lol that is actually why i came here

[@hunterstoner119]

Why I’m here too lol

[@nvdawahyaify]

I was diagnosed with ms and used my six string banjo to regain more use of my left hand. I am glad that someone else is doing something similar.

[@aston6758]

Thanks for your lesson ! I'm french, I'm 14 years old and the banjo is my favorite instrument. But, in my country, nobody knows this song. Here, the people dont like the Banjo. This instrument is rare in my Country. The people like the french singer :D It's normal. I want a banjo, I love banjo, I love Country and Bluegrass ! I love your country. He's fabulous

[@alaurenfuentes]

There's someone in France I'm sure who likes country maybe you just have to do a little bit of searching. You should order a banjo and learn how to play :)

[@MKflo84]

Tu n'es pas seul en France à aimer ce genre de musique ;) Je suis moi-même en train d'apprendre le banjo après des années de guitare. Reste motivé, ça paiera un jour !

[@TheCerebro316]

Hi. Nowadays you dont have to listen to country or bluegrass to hear a banjo being played. You can hear banjo licks in Indie folk , Indie rock and folk rock bands. Heard of American Authors, Strumbellas, Mumford and Sons etc? You can check my fb page facebook.com/indiefolknation for samples of these artists.

[@nobuosugiyama]

AsTon 67 る

[@yonomellamojavier3002]

You are not alone, i'm from Spain and I play Banjo too, Big UP dude! Keep on picking!

[@seanortigoza3931]

This brings a smile to my face and it reminds me of my innocent childhood listening to John Denver back when things were just about looking at clear blue skies and just being a kid.

[@shelbybain5662]

I'm a student at WVU learning the banjo in my spare time after my studies. West Virginia is my home away from home and this song always makes me think of those wild and wonderful hills that I've grown to love. Thank you for helping me learn this.

[@alexclark9429]

my mom might cry when I play this one for her next time I see her. John Denver is her favourite.

[@captain5104]

Ill admit....had to hold back my emotions once you got into playing with the song faded in the back...it was just so **** beautiful.

[@eperanzaqueen4400]

Brings back memories of my childhood.

[@Trailryder42]

This video popped up in my random YT feed yesterday. I picked up the guitar back in 1978 when JD was big and I loved that music. I've spend that time since, learning all my favorites. At one point I became stagnant because all the best stuff was finger picking and didn't think I could do it, but slowly over the years I played with it more and more. Several years later, I bought a banjo with the intention of learning picking but found I was having a hard time because I couldn't remedy the differences in my mind between guitar and banjo, so I sold it. About 15 years ago I decided I was going to commit myself to learn those favorite finger picking songs and bought a high end Taylor guitar, with the thought that, if I'm going to spend that kind on money on a guitar, I better make it worth it. And I have. Can't believe how far I've come. Seeing this video has made me think I could give the banjo another try. All I've watched over the last few days are banjo videos. I'm thinking, I'm so far ahead of the curve from where I was almost 30 years ago with that first banjo, this stuff looks easy now. LOL Wish we'd had YT 30 years ago. So I'm shopping for a banjo. Thanks for all you do and for re-igniting an old flame.

[@supersol268]

Glad I can play the banjo so I can learn this song and feed off the Fallout 76 hype

[@aandyherr817]

Always wanted to learn the piano, I can play the banjo and guitar OK. Plus I'm from the south, It's kind of a sin NOT to be able to play something!

[@NeverSaySandwich1]

Yeah because fallout 76 was sooooo good

[@kenesufernandez1281]

♥️

[@robtheold617]

John's death was an American tragedy. Imagine all the songs he might have written. It's good to see he's still appreciated. My favorite will always be "Rocky Mountain High".

[@anthonyflores1606]

Now that almost brought tears to my eyes. I'll definitely try to pick this one. Thanks, from a native West Virginian :)

[@PapaPlaid]

As a HBD+ member I would totally recommend HBD+ to anyone and everyone! This song has been on there for a couple weeks already.

[@hypedpanther6464]

As a mountaineer, this warms my heart beyond comprehension.

[@dmdecc]

I wish this was a separate remake John Denver sounds so damn good singing long in the background🤩🤩 When he says almost heaven it gives me chills

[@tedfritsch3340]

Thank you, just starting out myself, and starting as claw hammer. I will master this song. John was born in Roswell NM. I always thought his voice and talent was not of this world.

[@phoebearmstrong9804]

So beautiful brings tears.

[@cjroggge]

Toby taps the window: You have to stop!

[@philpust6373]

i just watched the scene and this brought me here lol

[@MrBacon-sy8nu]

I never hated Toby, but at that moment I wished he were still in Costa Rica.

[@user-me9vk8df6p]

I read it like how he said it

[@EtherealProject3D]

This is one of 3 videos that inspired me to get a banjo a yeah and a half ago, and after countless hours of practice, I can play along with you at half speed, thank you for making this video.

[@happybanjodude]

Thanks for this comment... keep up the great work bud!!

[@CyprusLenny55]

Love this, greetings from England and Cyprus too.

[@georgek14]

Many thanks for the free tab - much appreciated! This sounds incredible!!

[@williambrown6721]

That was awesome take me home country road by John Denver I'm learning to play the banjo I've been playing acoustic guitar since I was 6 years old I'm 62 years old now I never knew how awesome it was to play the banjo but I've always loved the music that came out of it little harder than the guitar LOL but I'm getting there thanks to guys like you I'm learning

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Great job I lived in Maryland for over 25 years ironically right off of route 117 or Clopper Road which was the road that inspired John Denver to write the song as in the early 70s he was doing a radio show in the DC area and crashing on a freinds couch in West Virginia that road was the one he used to commute on it still is a pretty rural road but a lot of development has taken place over the years it was a big farm area years ago

[@chrishartman1059]

Best song ever made

[@StupidDanimations]

EAST BOUND AND DOWN :D Thanks for all the lessons, you the MAN Dude!

[@Tuner9069]

Nicely done! I'm in WV and you played Country Roads beautifully.

[@pelicanbrotherguitarcovers8260]

Thank for posting. I am new to banjo. This this first song I've now learnt using your great lesson 🙂

[@broko7842]

very cool story about Josh! Thanks for the lesson brotha - just started playing today

[@klutchkrazy5717]

I've always been fascinated with the banjo.. I wish I learned it young. I'm 20, and don't know how to play, but I can imagine being older sitting on the porch with tobacco in my lip playing this song. I grew up in the country and I wouldn't want to retire any other way!

[@chrissmith7669]

Excellent demonstration

[@happybanjodude]

Cheers! :)

[@kevinwoody100]

very smooth, sounds great!!!

[@gabewhitby8755]

Great Lesson! I was able to play backup the entire song w/ my band

[@happybanjodude]

Nice!

[@VellaCharles]

I've watched you play this song many times and never get tired listening, fantastic . I'm in my 80s and always loved the Banjo. Lately I've been thinking of getting one, and maybe get a few lessons. Years back I took classical guitar lessons, but life got in the way. I recently tried to pick it up again, but because I was experiencing pain in my left hand thumb I had to stop. The classical guitar has a wider neck and the left thumb has to be placed in a certain position . The Banjo neck is much narrower than a classical guitar neck and probably is easier on the left thumb. Thank you for your excellent video.

[@PROCOTRDOCTOR123]

Gregory Alan Isakov "Stable song"

[@happybanjodude]

+Brandon Proctor It's up on HBD+ right now.

[@PROCOTRDOCTOR123]

+happybanjodude you're the best

[@wolffepack1]

+happybanjodude could you do a video on "sister" by Mumford and sons?

[@COWBOYMACLEOD]

This is my favorite song ever of all-time. John Denver's signature song is a must for any rodeo tie-down roper and also, a rodeo single steer roper, as well, too, as this song makes me think of calf roping and single steer roping, as that's why I love John Denver so much. I bet John Denver would've loved to be in the rodeo competing in tie-down calf roping and single steer roping, as well, too.

[@akdzdave]

happybanjodude I can't find it, is it still up?

[@twoowls5570]

That’s inspiring, really nice. Thanks for posting! Regards, Jimp

[@peterassing670]

Outstanding Music

[@timtravasos2742]

Superb technique and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@johnryan4244]

Just learning and thanks for making it simple.

[@richardlfreeze1717]

You did a Great job on Country Roads, I have Casey Henry's version From the Murphy Method witch is a great version also. Keep up the Great Work.Rich Freeze

[@NatureJunkieTV]

Absolutely awesome!

[@toonybrain]

Love that you don't wear but a thumb pick! Built for speed - my type of banjo playing!

[@renatopereiravideos]

Hi! Greetings from Brazil! I bought my first banjo like last week and i'm trying to learn it by myself (and you've been helping me so much! thanks man!). Anyway, why don't you teach us how to play JOHNNY I HARDLEY KNEW!? woooohhh that will be awesome! thanks dude!

[@jackroberts1714]

Thanks so much HBD!!

[@46jfletcher]

Beautiful song

[@dannilaser16]

Awesome video. My favorite instrument.

[@FM-tx5es]

Well done ! So glad I found the channel! Thinking of taking up the banjo. Always been a thing for me. I keep listening and watching... but may be time to get a banjo and start playing.

[@happybanjodude]

Go for it!

[@jljr9916]

Kudos Josh thank you for your service

[@gabrielpalozi8121]

Segura essa visão PMM!!!

[@dannilaser16]

That was so sweet and informative. Thank you!!!!!!!

[@latelyitsemily]

I don’t have a banjo. But I want one, and I’m watching some tutorials to see what’s up! Loved this.

[@oneman49instruments]

Very nice and educational job! Take me home!

[@baboxe]

Thanks for this superb lesson !

[@happybanjodude]

Glad you liked it!

[@aarondement8623]

My pawpaw past away last night in his sleep. This was his favorite song.

[@joeyteter9383]

“And guess who it was! Mr. Sunshine on my shoulders, John Denver!” Hahahaha

[@Alkiyan]

Thanks for this video. Very interesting, because it us quite different than usual Bluegrass licks. It will be a valuable inspiration source for me, since I'm often playing on songs in different styles. And as far as I know, slow banjo picking, sometimes more difficult than fast, by the way, is also often more melodious. Many thanks again.

[@happybanjodude]

Thanks for the thoughtful comment Alain!

[@ajayzuuj]

Wonderful

[@kainhill1940]

wow its crazy for some reason when the videos said lesson i thought he would show us how to play silly me this was a great lesson

[@airsoftgrinch2226]

Dang! You're an awesome player

[@junomaranan1101]

Splendid!

[@ffagaming302]

Awesome job, thank you

[@masteronjackoat9093]

For a second I thought you were like a scammy person because the video was only 6 minutes long and I thought you would just show the beginning then make us buy the rest, but the tab is on your website for free. I need to say something to you in the best way I can. THANK YOU AHHHHHHHH I LOVE THIS SONNGGGG

[@hiagovlw]

I dont have a banjo. I am watching a banjo lesson. I will watch til the end! :)

[@ownee1866]

I better see him in fallout 76

[@inkognitopracholochos]

Why ? Is there a banjo ingame?

[@skeltonslay8er781]

@@inkognitopracholochos yes, there are several different instruments, and somehow your character knows them all

[@riordan381]

Finally A Fallout76 comment.

[@jerrylehti7230]

good playing thanks

[@brookewalsh8839]

So happy to see this on here! I love this song. Do you think you could do The Enemy by Mumford and Sons?

[@divinogabriel8365]

thanks for your lesson.....

[@dmdecc]

2:44 I just got chills🤩

[@erniemartinez3355]

Take it Andy!

[@paulhargreaves9103]

Stunning......thank you....

[@weslleypereira.5503]

Meu Deus do céu quer som maravilhosos .

[@oitodigitosofc]

*SEGURA ESSA VISÃO PMM*

[@jeffsnidermusic]

You should do "East Bound and Down." That's one of my favorites, but I can't seem to pick it out.

[@briangleason5597]

That is an awesome Idea, I would also love to play that on my banjo.

[@bartherrijgers]

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[@johnsena5065]

Midland?

[@kenesufernandez1281]

♥️

[@sophisticatednebula4236]

Take it Andy!!!!!

[@natalievanessa4784]

Missing your videos!

[@aryanatre9971]

Take me home, Country roads....Take it Andy!

[@PaulHere1953]

Get well Josh!

[@christopherjohnson4305]

this is a really ez and fun song to play on banjo

[@nicolineschwartz6155]

hello! i am supposed to play ain't no mountain high on my 5 string banjo, do you know how it is tuned on a banjo? xx

[@burraldo]

Amazing!

[@happybanjodude]

Thanks!

[@dertoning]

Thank you

[@thehappybanjoteacher]

Awesome!

[@camymac8270]

Nice hair HBD! :D

[@manoelluiz2697]

Teacher, Gostei mesmo, aula esclarecedora - maneco - Brasil.

[@anarchistC6]

The Pogues- The Irish Rover. I'd die for this lesson

[@grantwendt8207]

Really nice, but also nice lesson.

[@Colartic]

Just picked up the banjo and eager to be as wicked with it as you are, would love a tips, tricks type of video!

[@wyliegriffith80]

Cody Colarusso jim panky has some really good beginner guides on youtube

[@fallenangel1246]

"You Can Stay" by Woody Pitney! :)

[@KabutoRyu]

Ohhhh so satisfying

[@_loft.astro_4015]

thank you very mutch

[@jacluyn1386]

love this song. you're so good . How about " Livin' On Love" by Alan Jackson

[@fabricobblegarage2828]

please do "humble and kind" it's my favorite song

[@josephyeno4669]

that was great

[@kylebooth3036]

Could you please do needtobreathe songs? Like The Outsiders or Devils Been Talkin? Thanks for the great videos!

[@surahman1126]

musik country banjo asyik dan mantap, saya sangat menyukainya.

[@kgaughan19]

Please make a tutorial for "the weight" by the band

[@extramedium1363]

YEAH BABY

[@lilydobbins6988]

I really enjoy these lessons! Could you possibly do Ophelia by The Lumineers?

[@papcoequipment]

thanks for this. I think I can handle this one! I could not find the tab on your site.. BTW - great site!

[@kaitlynschultz9904]

700,000 of these views was me trying to wrap my head around this hahaha