How to Play "The Boxer" - Simon and Garfunkel Complete Guitar Lesson

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Hello friends,
and welcome to another By Request Song Tutorial. In today's lesson, I'll explain common folk style guitar techniques with a complete tutorial on Simon and Garfunkels 1969 classic "The Boxer." We'll begin this lesson with a full demonstration, before I break down the intro section, and the chord progressions and finger picking patterns for the verse and chorus sections. My official Chords and tabs for The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel are available at Patreon.com/swiftlessons. Let's get started!
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[@swiftlessons]

Hello friends, As a reminder, you can access tabs, chord sheets and other resources for ALL my popular KZbin lessons by pledging $1 at Patreon.com/swiftlessons. Access Tabs for this lesson at: goo.gl/vQiY2G

[@leehamel26]

swiftlessons It came out in March of 1969. In the summer of 1974 Simon and Garfunkel, John Denver and Jim Croce taught me how to finger pick (through Greatest Hits Albums, of course). Still my favorite style. Great job, man.

[@jodyburke2137]

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[@jodyburke2137]

my own what a joke. lol

[@LetArtsLive]

That was amazing. The simple songs are the best. I always make it too complicated

[@sctooley]

Hi swift. Excellent lesson. Can you do an addendum to show how to play the bluesy riff at the end of the 5th verse / right before the start of the 6th.?

[@BBQ1953]

I’m finally getting around to trying learn this legendary folk song. I’m old enough to remember when this song and the other great tunes for Bridge Over Troubled Water we’re making their way up the chart. I feel privileged to have witnessed so much modern music history being made. But Rob, I feel blessed to have tutors like you and the several others I’ve turned to who have made available your collective music commitment, knowledge, and talent for the rest of us.

[@NickgAnagnost]

@swiftlessons I've been playing electric guitar for almost 15 years. Just got my first acoustic and am enjoying the challenge of learning not only that, but fingerstyle as well. There was no one like you when I started, that's for sure! I truly appreciate how much time and effort you put into instruction. Subbed immediately. Thanks again!

[@JP-bd4zl]

Yep! You landed in the right place folks! Everything you need and Accurate! This guy is the most relaxing, easy, non annoying tutor I've come across Coupled with the full example performance, its just an outstanding tutorial! Couldn't ask for any better Thankyou indeed for your work sir Im subbed off this tutorial alone

[@russellberry9156]

S&G top song for me since I 1st heard it when released. Today I’ll begin relearning this song this way.

[@vinaybhatnagar2268]

Just like the way u do it. Quite impressive and inspiring.

[@toddebert704]

Great walk through / lesson of the song. Really helped me learn it. Appreciate it!

[@lowellhayenga8330]

I'm a professional musician of 45 years who rarely seeks out tutorials. I was looking for a guitar tutorial to send my friend in preparation for doing this song together. I have to say this is one of the best ones I've ever seen and heard. Not only do you approach it gently but offer alternatives as well along the way. Preforming the whole tune offers an excellent lesson on the entire primary melody line of the vocals which he'll be learning also. He, like I have , will get so much out of this I'm sure. Fantastic job! Thanks 👍👍👍

[@LeslieJayBoschPhoto]

36 followers on twitter, 10 on youtube and 1 on instagram. You must be starving.

[@christopherwilliams6148]

@@LeslieJayBoschPhoto starving 🤣🤣🤣

[@carloscasamayor7861]

He are loosing a lot of arpeggios in the guitar motion. Te guitar have to be more dinamic with more rhythm and life.

[@assass7012]

It's been 4 years, how did it go with you and your friend?

[@jimmorrison2067]

Rob u remind me of Will hunting of good will hunting (Matt Damon) u have a natural gift with your playing and singing and teaching sheer beauty and a talent that is priceless Excellent tutorial brought me to tears 😭!

[@tatianadamoslog3567]

I like the way you do it. Simple and I enjoy following your lessons. I love it! Thanks a lot.

[@mojetrouba]

Just became a patron, thank you for sharing your talents.

[@정태일-m5b]

Thank you very much from Korea

[@fritzygiampifritzygiampi2352]

Hello, I learned more listening to you ONCE than to others for years. Thx. But which are the short chords linking so beautifully the chorus with the 3rd and 5th verses. Great teacher! Jean-Pierre from Milano.

[@eddiet2]

Nice! You have the best tutorial for The Boxer!

[@sonnypenales7]

Great performance. Thank you

[@feycaldidani6929]

thank you so much you are my best teacher 👍

[@paobangyai4753]

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[@bkibbeeg]

Thanks, very well done. Love the Guild.

[@elazarzadiki3059]

this lesson rocks, thanks alot man

[@andrewevatt3616]

Nice job...Good production.

[@thomaspick4123]

Great job, I enjoyed it.

[@beneatworld7581]

Thanks Rob for this!! You're a really good teacher. It's really clearly demonstrated. Just one question? How can I make the picking louder? I feel when I'm playing it's only really my voce that comes out. How can I make the guitar louder. Do you think I can get louder strings that will help to being it out more? Thanks man.

[@edwardhumphries5566]

A small correction. This song was released in 1969. Simon & Garfunkel broke up in 1970.

[@ni777ful]

A good lesson, but it's important to note that the recording guitar is tuned to Eb

[@jack-dy7cx]

This dude is a gangster on the guitar

[@mariocamarillo5285]

awesome thanks

[@Escape99100]

wonderfull job

[@Jeff-kb8iv]

Awesome! New subscriber

[@tzah17]

great . thanks :)

[@DesmoDreams]

The echo on that mike should be illegal!

[@grandpaguitar8616]

Oh, dudes, & girls... if your working on bar chords ( get a chord books, guys, there's lots of ways to play a chord) try lifting up your hand a bit, if your strings squeak when changing chords. I used to do this, too. My wife said hey, your too squeaky. Yep! So, just raise your hand, and move to the next bar chord, unless squeaky is what your looking for... They make sprays life Finger Ease that helps your hands slide over the strings a bit better, or U can try Pam...or not. My strings used to wear out like every month or two, till I started using Elixer strings. Hey, dudes, nobody is paying me to mention their stuff. I'm just lazy, & don't like changing strings that much. So, I'm passing it on. Really, my wife tells me I'm lazy all the time, but I love her, anyway. I'll tell ya, guys, find something that brings you some peace, rather it's guitar, knitting, racquetball, Kung fu, or cooking. When U come home stressed from working all day, or a shift, you need to bleed the stress off. Booze is not a cure, because eventually it will kill you. I worked rescue & fire rescue for almost 30 years. I know about stress. Find a way to get rid of it. If you have to whack your old man on his shins a few times, well if he'll stick around for that, he must love you... or have wooden shins. Guitar worked for me, I'd come home and play a few songs and I could feel the stress bleed off Stress is very bad. So cook, race cars, kick the cat if you can catch it, but, find a way. Drugs don't work, cuz then you get stressed out when your out. Nope. Go to church, play bingo, jog, get a trampoline, or get a guitar. PS: God Loves You, yep, You. Cya, joe

[@sjrudebusch]

Sometimes, my favorite part of your videos, is just watching you perform the song. serious dude. don't stop doing that.

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks so much! I figured out a long time ago that I didn't care for videos that did not feature a demonstration of the techniques being taught. For some students, that's all you need to get the song down... but for beginners, it shows what they're shooting for. Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@sjrudebusch]

of course!

[@sjrudebusch]

there are 2 songs that inspired me to pick up a guitar a long time ago. I can't tell you why and hotel california just from watching somebody play, and sing them, lol

[@psmilsky]

sjrudebusch mj

[@jebpleb1803]

@@swiftlessons this reason...subscribed

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

Dude. That was like Cat Stevens played Paul Simon. What a superb voice.

[@swiftlessons]

Wow, thank you so much, very encouraging feedback!

[@BBQ1953]

I have to agree with sjrudebusch - your performance of The Boxer was pure entertainment. Thank you for the perfect tutorial afterward.

[@swiftlessons]

Hey I really appreciate you saying so Brett, so glad you enjoyed my cover and the tutorial. I'm hoping to break down "American Tune Next."

[@bradleybrown8399]

I really like how you did not try to emulate Mr. Simon's vocal performance. You did your thing. 👍

[@MiltonJenkins]

1974? It was 1970...time passes quickly. There was a dog at the beginning of the video and when you started the song, the DOG was gone. What gives? (no real reason, I just like dogs)

[@dbrew2u]

I found myself so captivated by your performance of this Classic Song that i actually forgot that it was a lesson . That never happens . Anyway , i came back to earth . And loved the lesson as much as the song . Thank You so Much .

[@ShadowPeople1]

me too!

[@anthonydear4708]

I picked up the guitar for the 1st time nearly 1 year ago after coming across this tutorial and was just determined to emulate this identical guitar arrangement. 10 months later and I am almost there! Only your perfect tutorial gave me the determination and patience to see it through. A MASSIVE thank you!

[@thac0twenty377]

Did you check out Travis picking and cotton picking tutorials? It'll make all the fingerstyle easier. Also- good job man!

[@abejacgot]

DARN! So many verses, variations, and patterns. That was great! Thanks for your patience in taking the lesson through them all! Paul Simon tunes are definitely in your wheelhouse. Great stuff! (Sorry for all the !!!, but this will really will help with my ability to alternate bass notes)

[@swiftlessons]

Hey no problem, this lesson was a labor of love. Many more Simon and Garfunkel tunes are on the way!

[@laurahamilton1914]

Beatiful rendition. Great for solo performing. And a really, really, helpful and patient tutorial. I got through it without any frustration. First video I've used of yours, and I can't wait to see more. Thank you!

[@swiftlessons]

Hey Laura, thanks so much for your thoughtful and positive feedback. Welcome to the channel and enjoy your progress! -Rob

[@ArepoEn]

Playing The Boxer in some basic version might seem not very difficult for anybody with basic command of Travis picking. More tricky is perhaps deciphering how to play the Intro with a standard tuning, and the solo instrumental part. However, a true beauty and challenge of this song are those fine additional colorings, dynamics and fingerpicking pattern changes, so typical for this Paul Simon's masterpiece in its studio original version. Note that most of this guitar fingerpicking beauty of the original was added by Fred Carter Jr., a Nashville studio guitarist - who played the second guitar with a higher alternate tuning. Even Paul Simon, when playing this song live, plays only a simplified, less challenging and not-so-impressive guitar. So, I want to emphasize that really good guitar playing of The Boxer, though seemingly rather simple, is actually a true challenge for our musicality and advanced fingerpicking guitar technique. Best Wishes to all fingerpicking guitar players!!

[@rossnavy]

It’s hard to sing that song alone well. You absolutely nailed it!

[@stephendownes8895]

absolutely fantastic! great voice ans great lesson. THX from Germany Your voice and playing are crystalline ... thanks for posting such an accurate lesson. Just became a patron, thank you for sharing your talents.

[@budandbean1]

You really rocked this Rob! Plus I loved your voice in this tune, it was perfect! Keep up the fine work Brother... B.

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks Buddy, glad you enjoyed my performance. This one required a lot of patience and practice. I hope you have fun with it!

[@grandpaguitar8616]

SWeet, very good lesson. I play this song a bit differently. I grew up in the 60s. Maybe I'll give y'all the lyrics as I know them... Guys, if your a beginner, don't get frustrated if your chords aren't fretting very clearly yet. It's takes a few weeks to build up your calluses on your playing fingers. It will hurt a bit, screw a little pain, and keep playing, You'll get blisters, then break them. In 3 weeks, for sure, you'll be thru that. Try lowering your strings some, unless your trying to learn slide guitar. U can ask a music ishop to lower your strings, until they are just above the strings, but don't vibrate when you pick em. I taught myself to play in 1970, with a borrowed (stolen) Beatles music book from my sister. It had chord windows in it, & everybody knows a few Beatles songs. Ok, here the lyrics from that Paul Simon song that I learned. Oh, hey... play with people who are better than you, you pick up lots of tricks that way. Keep pickin. Peace, joe I am just a poor boy tho my stories seldom told, I have squandered my resistance for a pocket full of mumbles, such are promises. All lies & jest, still a man hears what he wants to, and disregards the rest, lie, lie lie--------. Well, I left my home & my family, I was no more than a boy, in the company of strangers, in the quiet of the railway station running scared. Laying low, seeking out the ragged places where the ragged people rest, When I go, looking for the the places only they would know know... (Chorus) Lie-la lie, lie-la, lie, la-lie, la-lie, lie-la lie, lie-la lie, la la la la la la la la lie-----* Asking only workman's wages, I go looking for a job, but I get no offers, just a come-on from the whores on Seventh Avenue. I do declare there were times when I was so lonesome, I took some comfort there-- la-la-la----- WELL, the years are rolling by me, they are rocking easily... I am older than I once was, but younger than I'll be, but that's not unusual. Lord, tho it's strange after changes, upon changes we are more or less the same, after changes, we are more or less the same. (Chorus) Then I'm laying out my winter clothes, and wishing I was gone, going home---- where the New York City winters aren't bleeding me---leading me--, going home(Ohhhh La La Lah---) In the clearing stands a boxer, and a fighter by his trade, and he carries the reminder of every glove that laid him down or cut him, 'till he cried out, in his anger and his shame, "I am leaving, I am leaving." But the fighter still remains, lie-la lie---, lie-la la la lag---- Chorus, and fade. Paul Simon, The Boxer. Circa, about 1970 My dear brothers and sisters, I recommended that you listen to Paul Simon sing this song, or pick up a live CD. I believe my version of these lyrics are a combination of the studio version, and a live version. But, I like this one the best. I believe Paul put out a live cut of a concert called Live Rhyming Simon. He had some amazing African singers come over and sing with him, and their version of Bridge Over Troubled Water is so sweet. They changed up the timing a bit, especially on the last verse, but it is all good. Listen to this song a few times on U2ube (I know), and then the song will be forever in your hearts and your souls. Then you won't have trouble with the written chorus. For beginners who like Paul Simons songs, check out an easy chord book, with chord windows, publishes in 1973. It's got this song, plus about 50 others, Lots of hits, like Bridge over T B, Kodakrome, America, American Tune, I Am A Rock, Mrs. Robertson, Kathys Song, A Hazy Shade of Winter, Something So Right, Fakin It, Scarborough Fair, and many more. U guys are lucky, when I BEGAN, (Opps, left caps on) there were no computers. Even the pot was mostly seeds & stems, but then we had jimi Hendriks, & bands like Traffic, & Crosby, Stills, etc, etc, & Joni Mitchell. If you've never heard a Joni Mitchell song, Please, do yourself a major favor, and go buy a copy of Blue, or Clouds, or Miles of Isles. This beautiful lady has vocal abilities, is a master guitarist, pianists, lyricist, & painter. Her songs are so sweet, & perfect. Now this lady can play a guitar, she uses 52 different tuning arrangements. U2ube has many of her old songs, & concerts, & even a duet she did with James Taylor. Guys, I wish I could buy you all a few of her Discs. (Disc's?) Check out Blue, or ACase Of You, or River, or Little Green, or the whole Miles of Isles CD, or Clouds. Her early music put me to sleep every nite. Check out Songs to Ageing Children, this was covered on Arlington Guthrie's film Alice's Restaurant. Alice, if your out there, I send you my Peace... & Joni, I love you, thank you, you amazing LADY. We are not worthy. Guys, be cool. Help someone, if you can, I love ya, too. Don't let little things bug you, ask yourselves, in the course of your lives, how important is something worth getting angry, or upset over. Anger is a choice, every time. My peace, I send you all, we are all brothers & sisters. Be cool, & keep Pickens... joe

[@tombagby9308]

I have bought, subscribed to and watched a LOT of guitar instruction online! Rob has opened my eyes to a whole new world. No nonsense note by note real instruction. Become a patron....you won't regret it. Thanks Rob! Now, how about a lesson on If We Were Vampires by Jason Isbell?

[@MrNonaste]

Great performance. Very pretty pickin' and singin'! It's impressive to see somebody that can sing and do complex picking patterns well. But is that a Guild? Being a responsible citizen is admirable and all but a sticker on a Guild? Daaaamn! Do you do instrumentals as well?

[@matthewweiss2878]

I was all set to tut-tut (in my mind) for the sticker on the Guild, but then I heard him sing and play and thought, "if he can play that way, he can paint the whole thing pink as far as I'm concerned."

[@Rob-hv9kt]

you know your good when your dog stays in the room with you !

[@67martinD-18]

FYI... The Boxer released in 1969- Si & Gar broke up in 1970 after Bridge Over Trouble Water tour, (I think)!

[@67martinD-18]

Some of you may want to sing this extra verse, after verse #3 (“the whores on seventh ave”)?! Paul sings “ ... And the years are rolling by me, they are rocking evenly. I am older than I once was, and younger than I’ll be, that’s not unusual. No it isn’t strange, after changes upon changes, we are more or less the same, after changes, we are more or less the same”! (Lie la lie...). Although Paul’s added verse is clever, poignant and personal, I think it interrupts the perfect flow of the song.

[@robdavidson993]

Correct. He said 1974. Wrong..

[@TheSimmi45]

the first what i have to say: you sing it so well, wow,wow and WOW! Your lessons are allways great! Regards from Germany, Andreas!

[@melroybent4213]

Hey dude your have a very nice way explaining the steps an finger picking very talented man well done bro.

[@nicolepremier]

There are a few good teacher on youtube but your channel is the only one that I watch also for your interpretations. Man, you are good !

[@kamchuenso7836]

Only the shit up and play the guitar channel can rival him 😂

[@kamchuenso7836]

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[@jasonadkins8475]

You always play and sing great. Great performance. Just became a patron, thank you for sharing your talents. thank you for all your GREAT lessons!

[@jprice3648]

Great voice man! Reminds me of Cat Stevens. Great job!!

[@mwj5368]

Wow! Beautiful clear voice and finger picking! I notice you stay true to the original. To you or anyone... I need to know the name of the chord I'm playing with my version of the intro in case you might know. It is the very same full C formation but up three frets. It has a "sus" or maybe "7th" chord beautiful sound. I think Paul Simon uses something like that same chord as an intro to "April Come She Will" (not sure of exact title). I like the chord a lot and use it in a song I recently wrote. I play by ear and don't know the names of a lot of chords, I just play them. I'm writing my lyrics now and want to name the chord correctly. You are very talented and thanks for sharing it!

[@matthewweiss2878]

I think that's a Dadd2add4. Beautiful chord, especially hammering on the open D string, which Neil Young does in some of the bridge parts of "Sugar Mountain." He also uses that chord in "Human Highway," but in this case pulls off on the D string, raising the bass note from the A to the D string at the fifth fret then pulling off to the fourth. It's beautifully dissonant. I agree with you--I love this chord.

[@ZalMoxis]

Awesome playing mate.... I really enjoy your tutorials..... I hope you're inspiring the younger kids out there with these gems from another era and what seems now a time far gone.....

[@swiftlessons]

Hey Zal, thanks for your thoughtful message! From my analytics, I can see that there is in fact a ton of 16 year old kids jamming on these videos, and I bet there diving into a world of great music! Thanks for putting into perspective the power of this platform this morning, I'll think about that as I prepare a little Beatles for you all today!

[@2ndstorm]

hey man I love your videos. you rock. can you do a fingerstyle version of Me and Bobby Mcgee, I looked everywhere and I couldn't find any fingerstyle version. if you could that would be amazing. plus your an amazing teacher and it would help a lot

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks for your kind message. Are you looking for an instrumental version, or something that includes vocals and fingerstyle guitar?

[@michaelbrydon8490]

Just adding to the other comments which say this is just awesome. I was also captivated by your initial performance, but equally the lesson is so great. Have just discovered your channel, but will be sure to view more videos. Good work fella!

[@tomlatenite8348]

Thanks so much. I’ve never found instructions on “If I Laugh” Cat Stevens

[@hwkwanit1574]

Not only best tutorial but best voice. Your voice make me fresh.

[@jonagnes5451]

Smile at 05:22 🥺💯 We can feel your happiness ✨✨✨ Thank you you Master !

[@funguy4utube]

Wow ... so absolutely magically perfect ! Great lesson .. great playing .. great presentation .. fab voice !

[@jamz2022]

It's always good when the person who is teaching the song plays the song first then teaches it this is a good tutorial thanks ❤️

[@nicolen.9642]

Songs of my younger days... your interpretation is enchanting. I'm going to learn what I should've done long ago! Thanks Rob for sharing 🎵🎵🎵

[@didienafandi8735]

The way you sang The Boxer led me to subscribe this channel.

[@MichaelSpratling]

Come on dude you dubbed that - only kidding that was fantastic

[@swiftlessons]

Thank you Michael, I really appreciate the positive feedback. Please share if you have a moment. -Rob

[@kenomelokreo5839]

Your intro is perfect, your voice great, your sound is superb, but what every guitarist is looking for is the "pattern" Paul Simon plays, and you aproach as I do but it is not at all. Thanks for you contribution.

[@ArepoEn]

Yes friend, you just got the point: many mid-level guirar players just emulate a "stiff" simplified version without all those fine and intriguing fingerpicking patterns. These beautiful guitar colorings of the original was played by Fred Carter Jr., a Nashville guitar professional, whilst Paul Simon plays just that basic Travis picking pattern all over the song (as in his live performances).

[@cafevhs9203]

Do everything he said, but tune everything down one tone (so E string is actually Eb). Sounds much better and is keeping to the original recording

[@obbyrdman9350]

Thanks for doing the demonstration before the lesson. Surprises me how so many tutorials just go straight to tutorial before you even know what the song sounds like. When that happens I don't even watch anymore and look somewhere else. Thanks for the good video!!

[@sunnflowerr]

I've wanted to learn this song since I picked up the guitar ten years ago. Thanks to your clear tutorial, I am finally doing so, and believing I can, instead of running away in overwhelming frustration. You're awesome!

[@mikeiannella5112]

Rob, this is my all time favourite guitar lesson. I didn't think I'd get it, but I surprised myself by nailing thanks to you. Awesome work and I've sponsored you on Patreon, too.

[@efeld1]

Great job. I've liked it so much and I'm trying to play it based upon this video. It seems it's missing something however. In Simon's plays, after the lie la lie, there are two measures of C, followed by two measures of C7; and when the classic harmony would lead to an F, he comes back to the C and begins the third verse. It's very representative and it's like this in the records and shows.

[@pepayperez2560]

Great voice and great guitarist👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😘

[@alamo11]

got my new guitar today so this will be a good tutorial to learn thanks

[@hustak123]

Not sure if this is the best beginner song but best of luck! ;)

[@jerseyjess6151]

Fantastic rendition of a classic song, wholly absorbing, thank you.

[@clammusselhead]

You are an excellent guitarist and you have a terrific voice. I believe The Boxer was released in either 1969 or 1970 (not 1974, since Simon & Garfunkel had long broken-up by then). When you become an older person like me, you start remembering stuff like that). 😁

[@brahim119]

*MY GOD,* on top of your guitar skill, your voice is beautifully amazing, *AMAZING !!!*

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks so much, of course I'm a guitarist first and singer second, but I'm working hard to keep my voice strong. Thanks for the motivation. Be well. -Rob

[@antonio01lima]

Thank you so much, Rob, for this video lesson on "The Boxer". This is the most extraordinary tutorial of this song that I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing your talent and spreading culture. From Brasilia - Brazil, I wish you stay safe in this terrible pandemic time.

[@svono1]

Thanks man! I can actually play it now. Feels like the most advanced song I know.

[@MrBHBjr]

Great job as usual! Glad to see you voted : )

[@acid123ist]

One of those songs which makes me shed a tear, your performance in the beginning of the video did that. God bless you. Keep up the good work man. Love your lessons.

[@Echoes-music]

I'm a very very beginner and this song has been a dear track to me for decades...and I can't say enough about the approach you have taken! I've seen other videos where u can't really tell as a beginner where the finger should sit and your video makes it effortless to follow... SUPERB!!! I hope to utilize the hell out of this clip to learn to play this someday and the credit will GO fully to u if I ever get there! Someone stole my line...Cat Stevens covering SG... he hit the nail on the head! Beautifully sung as well. Thank you!!

[@laddieclark2420]

Friend, I owe you, I have been following you and learning from you for quite awhile. You have greatly enhanced my playing and therefore my life. Serious thanks. You obviuosly have a passion not only for music but for teaching. Thanks again. A side note I would enjoy seeing you play in one of the playing for change videos.

[@mojetrouba]

Wow. What a class act. Thank you for the gift of music.

[@dswcartoons]

The Boxer came out in 1969. not 1974. Simon and Garfunkel had already split by 1974.

[@Gspot706]

Not smart, just accurate. Right is right, righ, righ, righ, righ, righ, righ, righ, right...

[@whatisiswhatable]

@@user-er4yw4uh7m No one likes someone who can't tell the difference

[@SexyAlien2]

@@user-er4yw4uh7m Grow up.

[@eldadgal]

Hi , this is a great cover and lesson! I do have one remark - after the 2 opening bars you are keeping the travis picking too short, I mean you are missing 2 notes (bass is on spot). is that on purpose? I think that in the original song the pattern doesnt change through out the song.

[@moisessaldivar4156]

Thank you so much I really like this presentation as it is one of my favorite songs and Paul Simon one of my favorite singer songwriters. great Job.

[@steveschellenberg7485]

I was looking for a guitar nerd to see if I was playing this right. Instead I get a beautiful performance. Thank you.

[@haekalode4886]

can you make a tutorial on American Tune by Paul Simon, Please?

[@swiftlessons]

Ive been working on it, it’s quite complex, but you can expect me to post a breakdown soon. My tab and GP7 is already available at Patreon.com/Swiftlessons. Thanks!

[@emikacharoenwong4421]

Thank you very much indeed for your teaching, really appreciate it ❤️🎸🎼🎶

[@spunndamm15]

dude, been a fan of your vids for sometime now, since i saw your la vie and rose tutorial. just saying that your tutorials inspires me to play guitar more, and they are quite easy to follow. srsly why not release cover of these songs? keep up the good work man, i depend on your tutorials. x)

[@danilofabia5992]

the iconic intro what intro... love it.. you made it so easy.. thank you.

[@larrygeetar9309]

Really enjoy this video lesson. And that's a great sounding Guild you have there. They are excellent guitars, American made, too. I'm a guitar teacher and wanted to get a nice video overview of the song for a student. I'm not the best fingerstyle player but have been getting better over the years, feeling more natural with it. Tutorials like yours help a lot.

[@pattydegooijer7739]

Love it!! And I sang the 2nd voice with it! But nobody heared....still: love it!! xxx

[@EggnogonthebogProductions]

You always play and sing great. Great performance.

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks so much for the encouragement. I did a few takes of this, and it took me some time to realize that you kinda gotta whisper it. I had some pretty rough takes belting it out haha.

[@bobgreenhouse4801]

Have no fear our lord and savior of the guitar 🎸 Rob just perfectly nailed one of the greatest songs of all time Great 👍 job as usual Rob!!

[@a2zme]

That odd musical thing called a 'melody' .. man, I miss that :)

[@easyjdier]

Beautiful job! Thank you!

[@drewcunningham2]

Very nice cover of this classic tune - you have a great voice and your fingerstyle playing is bang on.....Kudos!

[@handsolo1546]

Awesome lesson, I love Simon and Garfunkel! I've been going through this verse by verse playing along for the past week or so, almost got it down. I would love to hear you do more of their stuff like Cecila, or Mrs. Robinson or of course Sound of Silence. Thanks a million Swift!