John Mayer - Half of My Heart (Tokyo Acoustic Version)

[@fh1902zfm]

Is it just me or do most of JMs songs sound a lot better when he doesn't overproduce them in the studio? You can totally tell that this is the way he writes the songs, just him staring out the window playing guitar. He should totally release an acoustic album!

[@Kivencito]

still agree with you after 11 years lol

[@r.m7921]

Yes

[@fmbighair]

yes

[@fmbighair]

only thing i would say, and this is super knitnpicking because his absolutle worse is not even in the same ballpark as my mediocre lol BUT i feel he ever so slightly (just a pube) “affects” his voice to get that rough sound…sometimes he doesn’t do it as bad and it’s perfect when it’s natural voice without the affect.

[@TheMadisonHang]

ur right he still gotta do the acoustic album, kinda he has so much music out anyway though

[@streamapp]

You can tell sometimes when he plays he's actually thinking about other things simultaneously, he's that good.

[@zerosoma33]

meh, any musician does that. my mind wanders a lot thinking about things while I'm playing/singing/recording. I think of my childhood mostly.

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

@@zerosoma33 not as impressive as John who is literally the best guitar player of his generation

[@ferramirez4570]

@@youraveragepasser-by7367 touché

[@lillycollins4792]

Oh, so he did went to Japan eh? I thought it doesn't matter if he even goes

[@tsamid6]

lilly collins Seems like nobody appreciated your comment, but i did hahhaa

[@gogetadexter]

Hahahaha!

[@vrylos4396]

Who says?

[@srinjoymukherjee805]

Pretty sure he got stoned too

[@jirehjazzielcontrerasrodri8515]

lilly collins i love this comment hahahahahah hes fucking stoned too

[@Eh_O_Nico]

I have to confess that John Mayer has the life I ever wanted for me. Hope one day I can get there

[@Rodrigo-tn5rq]

Nicolas Cabral If you believe in yourself and have talent you can go taller then you think

[@zerosoma33]

me too. I think people are destined for it and other people aren't. that helps me with my sadness anyway.

[@HDst107]

Hope you are

[@524coconut]

@@zerosoma33 your destiny is what you actively make it. Don’t listen to that stuff

[@joshua20199]

He has so much hardships of his own. Don't think it's all fun and happiness up there.

[@nachocela8001]

Im on the bed and when he slapped his hands at the beginning, my phone fell on my face at the same time. Kinda stupid but I just wanted to share it.

[@lightsout176]

El oh el

[@96meelosh]

nacho Cela funny image in my mind 😂

[@maxwellpeter798]

what i coincidence i did the same,it was hurt as hell on my forehead

[@AmericaWest90]

Is it sad that I love the acoustic versions better than most of the originals? This is so damn good!

[@TheVirginianRambler]

AmericaWest90 I feel that way about only some songs. For example I love the acoustic version of “Something Like Olivia” more than the original

[@TheVirginianRambler]

2v_5r you got a great point

[@Marley999888]

The price of being a guitar virtuoso is that sometimes people forget about that voice.

[@lucarossetto5984]

​@@TheVirginianRambler0plpl000⁰p⁰⁰

[@ignarias96]

How could this simple homemade video be better than any other covers or version on youtube?? Simply, it's John Mayer!!

[@pranshukumar3145]

After learning how to play stop this train, neon and shadow days, this seems like a peice of cake. Damn you john, you're just too good! 😄

[@emanuelhmingropui3149]

Damn that's a big accomplishment

[@JustLyon76]

This is seriously so hard to play and sing like he does... so much soul and feeling, even with good guitar skills... Amazing version

[@postcardsfromj]

John Mayer and Japan - two of my favourite obsessions in one video! 💕

[@urakuhakase]

ありがとう

[@selanaann]

Just love him. I have seen him plugged in and unplugged shows. From Eddie's Attic to John Mayer Trio....He is just the best. Mixing up the versions of his songs he cuts in the studio and just blows them out of the water live.

[@Kostas1601]

The fact that most his songs are so challenging to play and sing along with shows his skill level, and yeah, his professionalism as well...For example songs like Neon, I believe he just wrote in order to push himself to his best. He just commits to being able to play songs like that on stage, and that's why he's one of my favorites...He commits to what he does consistently and spices it up wherever possible. John Mayer has to practice vigorously before each concert, unlike lots of other artists

[@FaithKesslerx]

best version of this song for sure

[@MrDrewbies]

This is so beautiful, he knows exactly how to communicate with his guitar and his music gets to me every time

[@dfgvjnkjdsnbkjsbdvjkhdsb]

John Mayer covers himself))

[@neilpoints]

Yes, back for the millionth time, this is so soothing. I could sit and play this forever.

[@JordanSleed]

I love this version so much.

[@stefan.vincent]

I love this version! He's so original and "funky fresh"

[@Pippi-rippi]

One of the best musicians out there. I love this man

[@Andrewkafp]

He is a great musician. His voice and guitar playing is always a joy listen to.

[@MrSNIPERALLEN]

Anyone who wants the chords -- - X1333X, 1X321X, X3555X, X5756X then repeat

[@nickb3250]

James Allen Get that pinky embellishments too of course

[@aadittya12345]

James Allen theres two more during transitions x5333x and x7555x

[@MrSNIPERALLEN]

just gave the basics so people can follow, you can add all that too.

[@rodrigogarcia4284]

+James Allen I love you man... hahahah

[@Xcorgi]

+James Allen It sounds nice but I thought it was pretty repetitive. This proves it.

[@zenadeleon7785]

Beautiful version of this song. I had stopped listening to JM for a few years, just only recently got back into his music with the release of his EP's. Forgotten how talented he is....

[@tysonandrews8359]

This is my all-time favourite version of this song by a country mile

[@jakedixonuk]

A true hero of mine. Great song writing!!!

[@jcmhow25]

His voice is so pure here! Love

[@renatothomi8992]

I really love this guy, so much love in his music!

[@mizzblasienna]

this song speaks to my whats heavy on my heart rt now. love john mayer he is effortless when it comes to his display of talents

[@ivertheone]

John Mayer and Jacko Hooper are all i can listen to at the moment. Beautiful, beautiful sounds! My two favourite J's.

[@LanNguyen-oe2km]

Lyrics: I was born in the arms of imaginary friends Free to roam, made a home out of everywhere I've been Then you come on crashing in Like the realest thing Tried my best to understand All that your love can bring Half of my heart's got a grip on the situation Half of my heart takes time Half of my heart's got the right mind to tell you That I can't keep loving you With half of my heart I was made to believe I'd never love somebody else Made a plan, stayed the man who can only love himself Lonely was the song I sang 'Til the day you came Showing me another way And all that my love can bring Half of my heart's got a grip on the situation Half of my heart takes time Half of my heart's got the right mind to tell you That I can't keep loving you With half of my heart With half of my heart Your faith is strong But I can only fall short for so long Down the road later on You will hate that I never gave more to you Than half of my heart But I can't stop loving you I can't stop loving you I can't stop loving you With half of my Half of my heart Half of my heart Half of my heart's got a real good imagination Half of my heart's got you Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you That half of my heart won't do Half of my heart is a shotgun wedding To a bride with a paper ring And half of my heart is the part of a man Who's never truly loved anything Half of my heart

[@aarniksmd139]

I was born in the arms of imaginary friends Free to roam, made a home out of everywhere I've been Then you come crashing in, like the realest thing Trying my best to understand all that your love can bring Oh half of my heart's got a grip on the situation Half of my heart takes time Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you That I can't keep loving you (can't keep loving you) Oh, with half of my heart I was made to believe I'd never love somebody else I made a plan, stay the man who can only love himself Lonely was the song I sang, 'till the day you came Showing me a another way and all that my love can bring Oh half of my heart's got a grip on the situation Half of my heart takes time Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you That I can't keep loving you (can't keep loving you) Oh, with half of my heart With half of my heart Your faith is strong But I can only fall short for so long Down the road, later on You will hate that I never gave more to you than half of my heart But I can't stop loving you (I can't stop loving you) I can't stop loving you (I can't stop loving you) I can't stop loving you with half of my Half of my heart Oh, half of my heart Half of my heart's got a real good imagination Half of my heart's got you Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you That half of my heart won't do Half of my heart is a shotgun wedding To a bride with a paper ring And half of my heart is the part of a man Who's never truly loved anything Half of my heart Oh, half of my heart Half of my heart Oh, half of my heart Half of my heart Oh, half of my heart

[@lonelycryptoalien7795]

2017 and I still love this.

[@joestrkr]

2019 and still going :)

[@tigerhunter8878]

Oh I’ve been listening to this version for years and it’s not gonna get old to me. I’m taking this one to the grave with me. Words can’t describe what I feel when I watch/listen to this.

[@lucasgarcia6767]

I am from Brazil, Me and my wife love your music John. Thank you por too much talented delivered.

[@GawdGood]

Ive been to his concert 2 weeks ago, and dear person I can ensure you that it was instrumentally awesome. I was a bit sceptic about his voice beforhand, but the vocals are solid again :)

[@officialmaggieszabo]

So good!

[@thehindsightTV]

Jonathan Baker got it right. It's a Sound Devices 722. The microphone is a Schoeps X/Y Stereo Microphone CMXY 4V.

[@ZidaneSteiner]

Love when people answer questions before I have to ask :)

[@bunkerprodu]

Thanks man!! I clicked just cuz of the equipment!

[@beneye1]

This is like impossible. You can play all you want but playing and singing at the same time is where the title professional comes in; i've come to realize.

[@MovieJustin]

last of a kind. this is PURE acoustic pop in it's finest form.

[@RosiePetals753]

Because he's authentic. A genuine musician. I like it. I like him. Can I come to Tokyo with you next time John? I, too, love this version the best.

[@geezloueeze]

OMG...this song has come a long way fro the acoustic Hotel Cafe days. Awesome vid and son. THANK YOU JM. : )

[@mikman46]

love it! Dig his EC/Fujiwara Martin 000 too! always thought any stripped down version of a song leaves no room for errors....genius that's for sure.

[@frediejerrie]

Mi versión favorita ❤️

[@timbov123]

Pause at 0:03 you can see the pick sticking out from between his fingers. He does what a lot of guitars players do. He chokes up on the pick so only the very edge sticks out. It keeps your hand close to the strings for easy muting not only with your palm but with the fingers your holding the pick in.

[@jandeoo]

john mayer is epic dude. all of his compositions are great. keep it up!

[@maaarzzz27]

Every time I listen to this I get inspired.

[@schleppi001]

once again unlimited creativity by john

[@Pepperman86]

And that's how a guitar should sound... Thanks Jonh!

[@AmySchafer-o9l]

Beautiful ❤

[@Alex280592]

we need more johns on the world!!!...hes an genius

[@marcusalx]

This is heaven.

[@joshmaddux]

I don't care if its challenging or simple.. This sounds great.. I play guitar and sing also myself and John is just so clean... Very talented guy

[@smudgebob11]

Bb and A# are enharmonic tones meaning they actually are the same note. However, @matsou is referring to the keys of Bb and A# which are completely different from each other.

[@dondraufi]

This version is still one of my favourites.

[@Katti27]

@default1337 oh my goodness. that camera is disgustingly awesome. wow. i'm thoroughly impressed.

[@stormywhether4199]

Awesome John🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@happydonkey16]

Fave guitar song: with Albert King, BB King, Stevie too, and all the bluesmen I have met in my personal time...Keep working hard John, love this one :)

[@samgreen3818]

This should have two like buttons

[@Dani10camilo]

Love how he takes a pop song to kind of a blues.... just wonderfull

[@mitchdanielsutube]

This is simply incredible!

[@ella.andeweg]

Oh God,Oh Man,Oh My John.. He's awesum and amazing!Best song ever!

[@inlovewithmusic1234]

This man is so amazing! Ahh!

[@24893Deano]

It's still crazy how far he stretches!

[@Garland139]

This is the best version of this song

[@LeeMaitland]

lyrically this is his best song imho, meaningful, revealing, honest

Esse é o som!!!! Melhor versão dessa música.

[@giancarloherreracastro8212]

Hace 9 años comenzaba a enamorarme de alguien compartiéndole esta canción, sospechaba que sería genial, mágico, y vaya que fueron 9 años hermosos, 9 años en los que esta rolita me recordaba siempre esa sensación inicial, ese nerviosismo por no saber si le gustaría. La vuelvo a escuchar hoy, ya solo, y decido escribir esto pensando en que si alguna vez, quizá, también recuerdes esta rola y la vuelves a oír, e inclusive puedas leer esto, quisiera que sepas, tal como siempre te dije, que te amaré siempre siempre, que no pienso olvidarte, y que te deseo toda la felicidad del mundo, la que no quepa en tu pecho, lo deseo y desearé de corazón porque te lo mereces todo, recuérdalo siempre. Cuídate mucho mitad de mi corazón.

[@TreyDee45]

that guitar sounds amazing.

[@joaosantos893]

love from Portugal... for me you are the best

[@mariya9171]

this reminds me of a song and it sound a bit like missing you.. ❤️

[@matsou10]

No! Whether it should be noted Bb or A# depends on which key the song is in. In F major it would be Bb, but in E# major ("same" note as F) would be denominated A#!

[@1JonasFan14]

mesmerized!

[@catrionamcintyre6409]

just adore him

[@Youthbwoy]

he is the best love this song

[@souradas12]

i mean as to my opinion he is the best improviser i have ever heard i mean today i heard jimi hendrix's wait until tomorrow and realised that how immense was the improvisation of john

[@muddypuddlerules]

It's called an Audio Interface. It acts as a sound card and a Pre-amp for recording. Just hook it up to your computer, plug in a mic, and hit recorrd in your software.

[@artminijrc2894]

lovely

[@chipholden]

sounded great!

[@なめたけ-p5f]

楽しそうで何より！

[@jonathanbaker2789]

It's made by Sound Devices. I think 722 is the model number. It's a high quality field recorder.

[@dougsusername]

@A7X514 no the chords are Bbsus2 F Csus2 and Dm7

[@hightj]

It's just an audio recorder. He claps at the beginning as a set point to match the audio to the video. Then he dubs the audio from the recorder over the video.

[@kyakpamyaa]

his voice is awesome and his jacket too

[@MrDannypyle]

So good

[@13Musicrazy]

awesome

[@FacuTorelli]

idoloooo!!! geniooo!

[@KhanProfessionalDevelopment]

@nicofrancovideos he is using sony vegas to tke videos amd editing it with the movie maker...so you can see differerent clips all togethar..

[@A7X514]

@kort2425 the chords are Bb F C then Dm7

[@Cbluesrocker]

@nicolitox thats the recording machine. It's recording what he's playing.

[@AccusedChip]

I like that version too!

[@Hayato0313]

Thank you for introducing my page！

[@jakeanderson2467]

To those wondering chords are Bb - F - C - Dm Also, can anyone tell me what kind of mic he's using here? I would definitely like to invest in something like this.

[@bookingfilm5279]

dunno the mic but the recorder is a sound devices

[@AP01436]

this is soo much better than the album version. Acoustic ftw

[@Youthbwoy]

he is nr 1 love this song

[@codybarnhartmusic]

I love how he clapped to get the video in sync

[@surfer1211]

@sqlife You can definitely find/get this video if you don't live in Japan. This&the Who Says version like this came with his Storytellers performance in the Battle Studies Deluxe Edition CD pack. You can get it at your local Target or Borders. The extra DVD has Storytellers and two videos which are under a section titled: A Trip to Japan Alone; it has W.S. and H.o.M.H.; both very beautiful renditions. Sorry, I don't mean to come off rude I'm just trying to pass along correct info haha Peace.

[@sika241124]

OMg thats amazing thanks for uploading honey :))) lovelove Mayer ♥ ♥

[@BrittnyShanielle]

love this

[@awolf007]

@JustinChauGuitar - I realize that JM often plays without a pick and that it allows him to execute a lot of classic fingerstyle blues licks, etc. I was just saying that by NOT using a pick in this particular rendition, the chords sound a little muffled and diminished when I think it could have sounded cooler if they were more defined (by playing with a pick).

[@MooseTremonti]

John Mayer traveled to Japan by himself and his Martin guitar to take some time off. He got his sleeve tattoo done and loads of other personal accomplishments.

[@randomstoragespace]

Great easter egg in the Deluxe version of Battle Studies album

[@beneye1]

He's amazing. Its a shame nowadays its not about the art but the person attached to it. There's a bunch of popular musicians who can't read or write music or play an instrument but they accept the title "artist" very comfortable. But hey, life is not fair.