STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN | Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar WITH SOLO

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The "Forbidden Riff" (the intro guitar riff of "Stairway to Heaven") was the the first thing I ever learned when got my first guitar, so writing a solo guitar arrangement of this really brought me full circle. It was such a journey diggin' into this song's riffs, vocal melodies, bass lines, chord progression variations, voicings, and of course... the most epic guitar solo ever recorded! Every time I arrange a new Led Zeppelin tune for guitar, I gain a new world of appreciation for them. If you want the tabs, here's the link: www.musicnotes...
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[@justinjohnsonlive]

🎸🎸DOWNLOADABLE TABS FOR THIS SONG: www.musicnotes.com/l/xkNM8

[@silviarak7176]

Justin Johnson Ich liebe es dir zuzuhören wenn du, deine Hände und die Gitarre so einen wunderschönen klang Zaubern. Danke dir sehr,dass ich das erleben darf. Bleib gesund und munter. Gglg aus Deutschland ❤️💪👍😘

[@RealMelodyBlue]

Thank you!

[@oliverirving5431]

are these tabs for the version played here or are they tabs for the original by LZ?

[@MrCodemaster11]

the Guitar Pro file come too ?

[@alexfraga1791]

AMAZING JOB! Thanks for sharing it.

[@Findingwonder365]

Music store employee: "Sir, we dont allow that to be played in.....oh, i take that back, you go right ahead sir!"

[@wichitarick]

lol Perfect reply because goes with what I first thought and tribute to him as much music as I have saved on the web and at home other than the vinyl with this on it I have not even heard this full tune in yrs :) but didn't hesitate to hear him doing it acoustic:) Thanks for the :) Peace Rick

[@davidbrown8517]

Well said. I love Justin. If you want a treat listen to Thea Gilmore singing Sweet Child of Mine. Enjoy. Greetings from the UK

[@benaplokcampandgo]

I always read this kind of phrase that says "stairway to heaven not allowed to be played in music store". What's with the song? Sorry i don't have any idea.

[@michaeljarvis5489]

@@benaplokcampandgo I think that its more to do with the huge number of times someone would want to check out a guitar, and then try to play the first bit. Over and over all day this would go on at a store. The clincher is that it was usually a really bad effort, probably since a beginner would be most likely to have been shown how it was supposed to work, but couldn't quite get it. Imagine being a guitar store employee and having to hear that all shift. Even when it was played well it would have been so repetitive to a worker. Example of a great song that the radio stations ruined for some by playing it all the time as well.

[@benaplokcampandgo]

@@michaeljarvis5489 i see. I thought theres a law that prohibit it to play and you'll be put to jail. Thanks for the reply mate.

[@KevinORourke25]

The only dude left in America who can play the "forbidden riff" in any music store or any other place his swampy heart desires. This is just superlative. Thanks Justin kevin O'Rourke

[@jed1166]

PERFECT! I was going to write the exact same thing!

[@theyeti6465]

Best comment i've ever read

[@busterbloodvessel4147]

He kind of had to share this one with us at some point. And it was sweet. Thank you Justin

[@BlondieG63]

Agreed!

[@skatetodeath666]

@@jed1166 me to

[@DavidTaylorGo.Go.Go.]

You should go into a guitar store and play them that!

[@logofthelex2668]

Cool idea.

[@christmasham4312]

🙌🏻

[@vincentgarzoli3197]

And if the clerks still try to shut you down, then tell them that you are playing "Taurus" by Spirit!

[@marcobigm9169]

Wayne's World !

[@DaniellePhillipsNeill]

No stairway...

[@GeorgKalinski]

I'm 65 years old and still a Led Zeppelin fan. This is an amazing performance ! He is really a very good musician !!!

[@orangeiceice12]

Damn. No words to explain the real master-level execution of this. Inspiring.

[@locutusdeborg4288]

BORING guitar slappin' WHAHWHAHHWHAAa

[@walterwallman3566]

That's really what this is huh? Blues taken to its limit

[@ericlweatherhog]

It’s amazing indeed!!

[@spacecobraG]

The words are God of Guitar

[@briansimpson8116]

Regular guitar player; Plays Stairway to Heaven. Justin Johnson; Plays Stairway to Heaven while sitting next to a lit up stairway to heaven. Genius.

[@tulk3747]

That is a killer lamp

[@luluwinke6581]

I Just Love that lamp, and now after hearing a he is my buddy

[@dakotablueskies]

I love the attention to detail in your videos as well as the music; always right setting, attitude and clothing. Love it

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

Yes there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run there’s still time to change the road you’re on. Skillful job on this cover man

[@Lymbe06]

I read your comment just as I was singing that exact verse.

[@spmoran4703]

The stairway to heaven or the road to heaven . I choose the road .

[@lebe220]

@@spmoran4703 You go vaccinated or not?

[@isambyrd4435]

“At least I hope so”

[@spmoran4703]

@@lebe220 I did , but I didnt use the masks . I could not breath in them . And I didnt do the lock down, I need to be out. What did you do? I dont judge.

[@racerdaveracerdave]

Love how you so seamlessly combined the backing music with the vocal aspects. PS - who are these people who downvote these videos? They must live a miserable existence

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

Guitar center employees of the 90s

[@racerdaveracerdave]

@@hailtothe_rooster1572 😂👍

[@ewengillies9826]

No accounting for Taste in music. Bushyboy Oz.

[@dcqmichael]

At 1.5k up and 5 down, most of those downvotes are probably unintentional fat-thumb mistakes.

[@Jo-Ellen.]

I'm sure it was an accident, they really meant to push the "like" button!

[@nevermind-he8ni]

I've played this song for over forty years. Hat's off to the master.

[@janrandles8683]

Next week is my 70th birthday and I have loved this song since the first time I heard it so many years ago. But never played so beautifully acoustically. It will be my birthday tune to start my seventh decade 😉 . Thanks for all the talent and beautiful music you share with all. You are a very special, talented individual.

[@justinjohnsonlive]

Happy 70th birthday, Jan! I love that this will be part of the soundtrack!

[@janrandles8683]

@@justinjohnsonlive 💜

[@cmac7562]

Jesus you can hear the words. Amazing.

[@veraregina4525]

YESSSSS,so do I. I can really imagine and see on my mind the golden lion "Robert Plant" shaking his Tamborine and the mystic Jimmy Page playing his double-neck electric Guitar on the stage of the Central Park Stadium in New York😙😙😙💕💕💕✌✌✌🎤🎸🎧🎶🎻🎼🎹

[@briansignorelli7090]

Don't know why you have to use the Lourdes name

[@private2371]

​@@briansignorelli7090 Just a tip. You can say Lord like normal when referencing Christ. In the Old Testament that's why the word Lord was used. As a way to avoid violating the commandments of using his name in vain. That's why you can say Good Lord instead of the classic "O my God". No need to spell it like a city in France 😂

[@andyparker2119]

At 3:45 I was like......here we go, how's he gonna do this? Was not dissapointed at all. How you kept the solo in time, walked the bass down with your thumb as you played the fast section.....mind blown!!!!!

[@coryCuc]

I was looking for this comment. So true.

[@coyotekiller93]

@@coryCuc I was too 😂👌 The amount of muscles moving separately at one time in his hand is insane 😤

[@sylvainalain6637]

I noticed that too , he is at the level of Tommy Emmanuel for sure. God skill level .

[@cyberknight18069]

Yes, also noticed that the low E string was tuned to F to make this more seamless

[@tylerbrace5473]

I always just stop what I'm doing to listen to these. They always have such a nice sound

[@mikaldene7146]

I've been a fan of Led Zep since I first heard one of their songs as a kid in the 70's. That was even better. I never thought I would say that...

[@richarddudley9920]

Justin has taken perfection to a whole other level. No other arrangement of this song even comes close.

[@nvrumi]

This is the best acoustic arrangement of the song I've heard. I love it.

[@tbonemalone4454]

Absolutely. And there are SO many.

[@vitormanoel1138]

Lucas imbiriba still is the best

[@nvrumi]

@@vitormanoel1138 Thanks for the pointer!

[@daslous89]

Agree

[@Jos3d3J3sus67]

@@vitormanoel1138 o imbiriba que apareça e toque aí maneiro...

[@craiglizt8074]

You have a gift of making the vocal melodies sound very natural and not rushed. Often times I hear folks attempt to do this while playing their own rhythm and the melody comes out as stuttered, hurried, and/or mechanical. You sound like two people…it’s really amazing to witness.

[@GODOFEARTHREALM]

Indeed

[@jayr526]

It's even more amazing to hear it.

[@markwallow6776]

He's the Best😊

[@trikael]

What a time we live in. I can just hop onto youtube and and savor a post modern delta blues player's excellent arrangement of Stairway to Heaven. Thanks! and Bravo!!!

[@ostlandr]

This was the song that let me really grok what "taking chords apart and putting them back together" really means. Love the way Justin can get the melody, lead guitar, bass, and sometimes percussion out of one instrument.

[@rickynicholson1493]

Finally someone who knows what it means to really what grok means

[@GregoryWonderwheel]

You said what I was feeling but didn't have the words for.

[@kilo3989]

This speaks to a particular part of my soul, that doesn't get a lot of use nowadays. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@jeffunderwood6235]

I dedicate this song to my sister who passed away last year..it was her favorite song. You know who she is. Thanks brother

[@r3dh4wk71]

Sry ‘bout that man ❤️

[@jeffunderwood6235]

@@r3dh4wk71 thanks friend. I hope you have a great weekend

[@Wylding756]

You’ll see her again…

[@MaryEBCify]

Very heartfelt sorrow for your loss...I lost my son in 2020...he is the reason I found Justin Johnson, who just showed up on my phone one summer mourning...morning...he caught my eye because he looks so much like Donny Jr...and I'm still not over it...Justin filled a request of mine and my husband, by playing his rendition of Tears in heaven...Justin helped me through my loss...he can do the same for you, God's Love, Mary

[@kudgeond755]

I could feel your heart in this as we mourn Charlie Watts. Thanks.

[@conniegodar8146]

A sad day indeed.

[@spmoran4703]

Yes , indeed Charlie's there in Blues heaven now.

[@spmoran4703]

@Magnetical999 No that was John Bonham also sadly missed .

[@marjorieandrzejewski7996]

Every dance I went to in High School played this song 🎵 as the last one of the night. One of my all time favs.

[@schrodingerscat1863]

Six and a half minutes of pure genius, arrangement and execution absolutely top notch. Easily the best cover I have heard of this.

[@MichaelDulaney-ts1xs]

Amazing my Brother. I'm 53 and a Combat Veteran who doesn't hear well anymore, but what is completely unexpected is I used to listen to Hard Rock and Classic Rock as a teenager all the time, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Boston, Bob Segar, Sammy Hagar, RUSH, AC⚡DC, and the Eagles and the list goes on and on but as I have gotten older I hear the real Beauty of the Instruments and not so much of the Vocals anymore. You are VERY VERY Talented and you've Killed It to get this Great. Hell of a Job Brother. God Bless You.....

[@outlawrebelgirl333]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice Michael. Our veterans never get enough respect. I'm also 53, had 2 uncles and 2 uncle in laws serve in US 🇺🇸 Army, so I just grew up with respect for military. I grew up with same music as you, lost some of my hearing in my right ear due to black mold destroying my eardrum but still belt out tunes because I love to sing and even though I cannot play instruments anymore due to lupus, RA, diabetes/neuropathy, and fibromyalgia I still love the sounds they make when others who are gifted play.

[@alexgramm5170]

How..do..56 yrs here...this was great and I play..Justin plays slow music..it's excellent. I was deployed as a Jet Engine Mechanic..Desert Shield/ Storm..sat in with bands over there..

[@riximus]

I got chills when the solo kicked in

[@donaldyoung9838]

That’s what you call magic of the Fingers

[@jed1166]

The lead is virtually note for note, but sounds so much more soulful and authentic!

[@daslous89]

Agree

[@TRIFUNABLE]

Your music is so relaxing! I had my grandma listen to this while she was getting shots because she's like seriously afraid of needles. It helped her calm down, and she forgot that she was getting shots.

[@MR.HandyANDY]

The dark wizard of guitar. Noone knows how any of this sorcery is summoned into this world except the wizard himself.

[@EarthAngelFire777]

nothing dark about this art

[@andrewjameshenderson1389]

Tears in my eyes.

[@archie26]

The only one to have the LICENSE TO PLAY STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN. No words man, full respect.

[@RSD_Music2]

Knew it would be good. But that was unreal. Gave me the chills.

[@danielmeyer1208]

At one with your instrument. I’m so happy for you to have reached that level of capability. Thank you for sharing your beautiful music with the world.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

Don't understand why this is forbidden to be played in guitar stores. Justin, this is the finest and the most superior rendition of this song. I am so happy to have stumbled upon you. Everyday you supply me with a new "treat" from this channel. Thank you.

[@pennakm]

sad day in the music world - that was just what we needed

[@vegasspaceprogram6623]

Why is it a sad day?

[@jandewit6574]

Why?

[@jeffhesse8415]

Yes it was, Charlie Watts RIP.

[@luluwinke6581]

@@jeffhesse8415 wow, you zz da kine, Dusty are neighbors. 80 ...my ladyfriend stooped driving at 102 God Bless.

[@veraregina4525]

Yes, that's true . The passing of the great and humble drummer Charlie Watts frm the biggest Rock band Stones ! 😣😣😣😢😢😢😭😭

[@donaldyoung9838]

That’s what you call magic of the fingers

[@GeorgeStraughn]

This is the best cover of this classic song that I have ever heard and seen Justin! Thank you for sharing.

[@artazgang1807]

Lucas Imbiriba bruh 👍

[@user-to8bj1hr3s]

I've been listening to this song for 50 years, and love it every time. I thought I knew every note and nuance by heart. Listening to your sweet, quiet, sensitive rendition was like hearing it for the very first time, only better. Your style and interpretation allows the true beauty of this song to shine through, more than anyone else's version. Thank you, Justin.

[@MisterRSG]

I played this for my beloved dog Oscar as he departed for Heaven yesterday. Thank you Justin for this beautiful version. Randall.

[@aliaksandrsianko8816]

Пальцы как паук,который плетёт, плетёт старательно, без устали, паутину. Браво!

[@qinjikofoxx5580]

I was not expecting such a poetic comment when I hit the "translate" button. That was beautiful.

[@gailwingrave763]

Beautiful, artistic comment ❤

[@LotBD]

The comfort and ease you play with shows just how much work you must have done over the years to get there and combined with what presents as a natural talent for expression culminates into simply beautiful music when you play. I hope to one day be as comfortable with any of the instruments I have picked up over the years!

[@phelps1953]

Gifted is an understatement. Absolutely fabulous arrangement.

[@danilopianca2887]

Bass line melody line rhythm line all together. People we are here at the state of the art of the fingerpiking!!!

[@stuartrichens724]

I don’t think any guitar store worker would complain if you played your version. Fantastic

[@tc3895]

Head phones,eyes close pure solace.Thanks Justin

[@SkunkPunch73]

Beautifully said 👍🏼

[@vertstang123]

Justin is a guitar God! I can't say enough about him, he is truly up there with Hendrix, SRV, and Clapton.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Fantastic session. Makes me long for the days when men played music with feel, technique, and passion. Thanks for playing one of the greatest guitar songs ever written. Pure joy and love for all who love music.

[@private2371]

You mean WAP isn't scratching the itch for you?

[@happyhippie8339]

He is leaps and bounds above any guitar player I’ve seen in the past few years. I’ve been around many years and I’m thankful I’ve made it long enough to see this prodigy. His style is slicker than owl shit. I hope he gets wealthy without going through the big commercial jungle.

[@steakfilly5199]

Him and ichika nito are tied as there best I’ve seen. This guy is probably more about the passion than the technique but he still seems to have mastered it

[@gtw4546]

Justin Johnson is excellent, but so is Lucas Imbiriba. Both are very impressive in their own unique ways.

[@gregmiller7123]

He’s even slicker than cat s**t on a linoleum floor! 🤪

[@saoirseblue5353]

I love this song. A big fan of Led Zeppelin. Beautifully executed.❤

[@d.shermandesantos3570]

Perfect for today. Easy on the ears and the mind. Thank you

[@josephpuderer1368]

Mr Justin Johnson...Daaaammmm... I have never heard it played so well in my life. Thank you.🐺

[@nemesisproject1084]

You are my idol mate. Not just being an awesome guitar player but also presenting humble, unpretentious, friendly approach. Btw awesome shirt and hat collection;)

[@badiksumbing5297]

I thing that shirt is very rare..

[@billybobsmusic]

Still A timeless song. still one of my favorites.

[@jodlen49]

I have to say man - I have been playing guitar forever / grew up with a family of musicians and yet I am not only impressed with your ' guitar mastery ' but taken to another place, every time I listen to you play - Thank you for sharing your incredible talent...

[@aaronpalmer95]

There are people who have tried to do this with machines to do it for them and like its skill. But none of these "midi packs" cannot replicate anything like this. This is what music is, this is what musical skills look like. This is a beautiful performance that out beats any machine there is out there and always will. Thank you for performing this beautiful piece

[@ladyjasminek7816]

AMEN To That ….. And I’m climbing that stairway to heaven! 🎼 🎸🎸🎸❤️

[@mattmccain8492]

Because it's done by a living human being with a God given gift.

[@josephr4761]

@@mattmccain8492 I would call it dedication more than a gift. He's probably spent tens of thousands of hours playing guitar. If you put enough time and effort into pretty much anything, you will get really good at it.

[@12e3pi]

@@josephr4761 Do not agree, I tried. Only the blessed crack through the ceiling.

[@Ophiuchus151]

Could be my favorite to date. The unexpected ghost of Hendrix was brilliant. Thank you! ❤️

[@louisbilledeaux3188]

I could listen to this over and over......wait a minute......I do!!! It draws you in. So clean and such depth but every note amazing! Mr. Johnson, your music is top shelf. So good that I am not accomplished enough at anything to entitle me to use your first name. Please keep up the awesome work! And Thank You for all of the amazing work you have already done!

[@shawnlee9665]

A guitarist.....on another level!

[@davidrogers3016]

Yes it is Magic fingers. Love his rendition of everything he plays. My kind of music. 🌴😎

[@user-tg7ub3ck6d]

ВПЕЧАТЛЯЮЩЕЕ Исполнение !!! СПАСИБО Большое 💕!!!

[@michaelmira-lopez1660]

That was so beautiful, I had to listen to it again. I'm not crying, there's smt in my eye 😭😂🤘

[@Nivasi]

Mighty long walk backwards in time, this was just stunning.

[@argotejosegregorio]

Long love classic rock. I can't get enough of it.

[@enduroed]

Wow, I think Jimmy, Robert and the boys would really dig that rendition. Just more into your music the more I listen. Tks

[@juanblancas1136]

No matter how you play a song Justin you make it your own and amazing

[@miss_slunk]

So different and beautiful

[@tonycolangelo1742]

You have warmed my heart! What a WONDERFUL arrangement ... THANK YOU!!!!

[@Rhal63]

Anyone who has a problem with Stairway to Heaven, has a problem! Thanks Justin

[@billdowney1487]

Really cool how he tuned his low E string up 1/2 step to F ---- which allows him to play the bass part during his lead. (Am - G - F) * open E string becomes F. Brilliant.

[@elizabethcramer3741]

I got a chance to see Led Zeppelin in concert years ago. This was the very last song the played for their encore, it’s always been my favorite 😍. This is such a beautiful rendition of it. I love the way you play! Thank you ♥️♥️

[@Bjornlundstrom]

I too learned that intro very early in my guitar journey, however I've never learned the whole song. Your arrangement here is the best cover/version I've ever heard. Amazing how you could even nail that solo while keep the beat going! You are the champ brother!! BOOOOM!! 🔥💯🎶🔥💯🎶

[@nnnnnnnnnick5557]

Did you ever play it at guitar center tho?

[@kieykieymama95]

I’m in love with this. I’m a huge Justin Johnson fan. No BS just real vibrations being caressed

[@spmoran4703]

No gimmicks , just talent.

[@melindahohstadt6758]

Hi Mr Justin Johnson you play beautiful guitar music I love watching you and listening to you play I love listening to you I watch you everyday on KZbin your music makes me very happy

[@robinmclean519]

And that boys and girls is what an elite guitar player can do.

[@auph]

Only one times, I've seen this played better than Jimmy Page, and man, it's you!

[@mikkaschubert2130]

It's the guitar that makes the world go round. And men like Justin!! Awesome.

[@audiophileman7047]

I loved this rendition of Stairway To Heaven all the way through. 😻You are such an excellent guitarist, Justin. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulperetic1503]

That was probably the most pleasurable experience I have ever had watching someone play the guitar. Absolutely love your creativity. 👏

[@sleeprecovery]

Justin this is just sublime. The feel and emotion projected in the arrangement reflects just how indelible this piece is for those who were fortunate enough to have the opening lines of Stairway tattooed upon our hearts and minds when we first tried guitar. Most grateful brother J. David A. Mayen

[@ordinaryimages]

Can't believe I watched this three times…dude got into it !!!

[@rutero8711]

Gracias por despertar mis sentimientos, esta fue la canción que me hizo descubrir en mi adolescencia el mundo de Led Zeppelin, caen mis lágrimas de la emoción...to be a rock and not to roll....

[@wzeiser]

WOW Love that song. Heard many play it. The way you hear and release it on the strings tops everything. Thanks for your dedication and creating such an interesting good time

[@josenascim8390]

*Sem falar uma única palavra ele conquista fãs.* *Aplausos do Brasil.*

[@robinemery]

Hands down all-time favorite, you just made it better ❤️❤️JJ❤️❤️

[@luluwinke6581]

AS in perfect

[@user-fv7mx6fj7t]

Хорошо дядька играешь. У меня пальцев таких нет. Увы. Чувствую тебя как родную душу. Спасибо.

[@robertwarren4734]

Pick.Up.Jaw.From.Floor. Was imagining Ann Wilson singing along to this.

[@robertmarshall7938]

A fantastic song played by a a natural genius the finger work is so smooth love your playing love your videos they are always a pleasure to listen to

[@Justin-pq3rq]

There’s a strong chance this man is the greatest acoustic guitar player that has ever lived.

[@spmoran4703]

Jimmy Page would be proud of you Justin. It's a good tribute also to Charlie Watts . RIP Charlie , he found the Stairway to heaven yesterday .

[@habsom1406]

Wow!!!..... You just put me in a state of nirvana! ....Just sublime!

[@BillSmithem]

Awesome arrangement and execution! By far the best acoustic version I've ever heard.

[@adequatebus8280]

the effortless microtones he brushes into the flow of every song are superb. -C

[@dr.hemlock3136]

I've never seen anyone play a electric guitar solo in finger style manner with so much beauty and efficiency. Fuking awesome!

[@TomSilver_42]

Many thanks, Sir, for this very welcome cure to my ears daily fed with various BS .. that's like a holly water. Thanks for being on air.

[@aiden4884]

Your rendition of the solo was absolutely incredible!!!

[@sapelesteve]

What a terrific rendition of an amazing tune JJ! Thanks for making this very sad day in the music world a little bit more tolerable! RIP Charlie Watts

[@Grummash]

We know you can play all the “fiddly bits”... that’s a given.... the thing that stands out here is the subtlety and nuance of how you “voice” the different parts of the music! Outstanding! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@mohe81]

This guy is a wizard.