The Temptations "My Girl" Guitar Lesson - Must Know Guitar Songs

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Hello friends,
And welcome to another By Request Song Tutorial. In today's guitar lesson, I'm breaking down the Temptations 1965 classic "My Girl" written by the great Smokey Robinson. This tune has it all; a catchy riff, balanced composition, an infectious melody and a well-constructed key change to wow your audience. I'll break down the intro, verse and choruses in two keys, while explaining the music theory at work throughout this iconic tune. Chords, tabs and lyrics are available for this Temptations "My Girl" guitar lesson. Let's get started!
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[@richwiz2]

Once I got used to Rob’s way of talking, a bit fast, I realized that he is one of the best musicians giving guitar lessons on KZbin. Thanks for all you do, Rob.

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks so much Rich. I’m not a natural on camera and I’m always having to remind myself to slow down and enjoy the teaching process. So glad you have found my lessons to be helpful and that you have enjoyed my teaching style. Be well and enjoy your practice! -Rob

[@kristine7304]

I love how you sing the entire song in the beginning. I came here to learn to play the song and yet I find myself just sitting back and enjoying the music. You're amazing.

[@shauryasingh8924]

people's inspiration must be the Beatles Bob Marley etc etc but my inspiration is you sir ! thankyou for providing us such great lessons I appreciate! No one teaches as best as you do Thanks again and God bless you :)

[@antonywilliams4859]

Another classic Rob. I remember trying to play this when you first posted it. It was too difficult, but now I've got it.

[@Yanto-Bardic]

Dude! You have a really good voice!

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks again!

[@johndough7224]

I really enjoy your lessons. Great tune and execution of a real classic. You build a lesson into learning a song, at every step.

[@zachfree6126]

Thank you, Rob. You have a great voice, love hearing you sing. Great lesson.

[@bill_de7206]

So impressed with you Rob, love your arrangements how you mix in bass lines and 2nd guitar parts just enough, along with the basic chords to make a mediocre player like me actually enjoy hearing himself play classic songs like this one and 'Stand by me'. Thank you sir, great voice as well as great teacher.

[@laxboy30productions]

You have the most straightforward, and best lessons on KZbin! Keep it up.

[@Kianquenseda]

Wow ! Soooo many renditions to this song

[@joaniegriffin3407]

I love to play chords and am learning riffs from teachers such as you on KZbin. I usually give up when the riffs go up the neck. But you stayed down and I stayed to listen and try and I can do this whole song and after lots of practice it will sound pretty good. I think you are a great teacher and will follow you. Thanks for offering your expertise!!

[@Bruh-wp5vk]

Amazing job man this was an amazing teaching lesson keep it up I'm definitely subscribing your a legend!!

[@fatimatejada122]

you are incredible!!!!!!! Love all your videos, and all are of good music!! no the comercial songs. Big hug

[@victoriafomenko9554]

Thank you! Brilliant lessons

[@peterkelly4929]

This man is genius .I've learned so much improvisation from him .love 💘💘you bro .blessings from Ireland Beannachti I eireann

[@MrShawntompkins]

Still working on that solo for Stand By Me. Once I nail that, this one is next on the list. Thanks again! These are the best.

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks Shawn, glad you're enjoying the lessons. I'll keep these tunes coming. Be well. -Rob

[@magicdaveable]

Great Performance! Great Voice! You are a very good teacher. I play this tune differently but really like your arrangement.

[@kayugamusic]

Rob - great timing. Going to sing this to my newborn daughter (Born in the month of May no less!) Thanks for all of your great videos!

[@victordelanietze4998]

I like your enthusiasm and energy. Very pedagogical, great videos man

[@dannymarsden7260]

Awesome rob another great video thanks. This is also the first song I can sing along and play with so I'm happy (just need to make my voice sound better now 😀)

[@bza069]

totally blown away way awesome interpretation of this great tune

[@gerganaivanova3610]

Just beautiful 😊

[@waynesalter65]

Awesome .... Totally addictive just watching you Rob ! Can't wait to get going with this song. Thank you

[@swiftlessons]

Hey Wayne, thanks for the encouraging words! Enjoy your practice. -Rob

[@melodyomorogbe]

You really have a nice voice there, awesome Thank you for the tutorial

[@johnsimmons6136]

I know this video is a few years old but I just heard it and everyone is right. Nice voice man!

[@richardmarclorena6832]

Wow! You really are amazing Rob!

[@codymills8410]

1st Verse 4:05 Chorus 7:30 Instrumental 10:53 3rd Verse (key change to D) 13:20 Chorus (key of D) 15:09

[@johnnybumpous9108]

thanks for sharing, you teach songs the right way in my opinion... a lot of others skip chords ,etc...

[@johndeerishere]

Thanks for the guitar lesson! This is also an excellent interpretation of this song for acoustic guitar. Thanks again!

[@swiftlessons]

Still one of my favorite tunes to play Timothy, thanks for checking in! -Rob

[@sakutasu]

Amazing ! Great lesson.....Thanks !

[@hermestrismegistus2163]

Incredible video. Very well put together and presented ❤

[@Lance2094]

Awesome stuff, Rob!

[@Chienbleumusic]

I love this song! Great cover and great lesson, as usual!

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed my take on this classic tune. I'm getting into a groove over here, so expect many more lessons in the coming days. Be well. -Rob

[@crapxjenn]

Thanks so much for making great videos!!!

[@wiscgaloot]

Nice! I'll have to relearn this, haven't done it for nearly 30 years.

[@rockmccollum6768]

Dude you rock that!

[@DennManGo]

Great video! And analysis of my favorite video game characters “You can never truly kill the monster inside”

[@gilmaradrianolealleal4206]

Fera, exelente....

[@notnelc8quil863]

Very well executed. Thanks

[@massimorossi847]

Great voice and picking!

[@DavidMains-pf6zo]

Awesome dude like it.

[@ivongurusinghe9505]

Thanks for the lesson real great👏👏🙏

[@tyllyscab]

Sooo good and a awesome voice!

[@stevendavls2109]

I like your tutorials Rob. They're really helping me advance my guitar.playing skills. Can you do one for two classic oldies Dance with me and This Magic moment? Thanks!

[@feycaldidani1165]

I love you man thank you so much 👍 you are the best ever ❤

[@reiniraraujo3688]

Great, man.

[@javieryebra2299]

your voice and guitar playing is simply just amazing!

[@swiftlessons]

Thank you so much Javier! I'm making progress each day, and working hard to improve my singing. Expect many more videos in the coming days!

[@javieryebra2299]

+swiftlessons It's great that you replied! I'm a big fan of yours and I've learned how to play so many Beatles songs and Purple Rain and now this one. I hope to be good as you some day!

[@ayangayang6127]

I love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@domvisco1794]

bonjour a toi de la ville de Lyon tes vidéos c'est que du pur bonheur tu es extraordinaire

[@mikehussey5682]

This is brilliant, thanks for sharing.

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed the lesson. Many more are in the works!

[@lewisanderson1521]

Your awesome.

[@jessie__mayy4431]

your voice is amazing :)💘

[@feureusacousticguitartrip1314]

Ty bro sensei

[@marc-gilarblouch]

Great stuff

[@christopherodonnell2375]

Very explanatory man

[@ianmarch6535]

Another amazing lesson Rob! but I think I better continue to try to finish landslide before I start another song. great job.

[@santinojessieavilapreslie9851]

"Great job ,keep it up😉

[@sursedur]

I can’t see if you are using pick. It looks like you are not. But, the sound comes so crisp. You are too good and teaching is very good also. I think one small portion in the beginning with basic slowed down strumming could help. Your percussion technic sounds too good but guy like me who is just starting out becomes complicated. But, having said all that, you are one of the best teachers on KZbin for guitar.

[@shineon808]

Omg your are brilliant 👏

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

man you are a fucking great vocalist

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks, I have my moments... I think the most important thing is finding tunes that fit your range.

[@spoocyguy]

agreed..but definitely seeing improvements over the last year or so though bro!

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks! Producing these vids has definitely inspired me to exercise my vocal chords more, and singing so regularly has strengthen my voice a lot. Most importantly, however, I'm just a lot more comfortable on camera and have gotten to know my voice more. Thanks for the encouragement, glad to hear from you. Be well.

[@doublea9747]

+swiftlessons when does your album drop😩😩😩😩

[@organico]

This is really nice mate :>

[@whitebelle]

love it

[@FordyHunt]

wow lovely singing

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the cover!

[@Nick-iq3fk]

I like the way you did the key changes, could you do some of the creedence songs with key changes like Lodi and looking out my back door, you rock dude, I think your site still needs a little more work, but your still one of the best teachers online by far, I will be a customer of yours if you keep improving, thank you for your lessons, I love your choices of songs,

[@treeofsoulband]

Nice singing

[@aruacool]

Amazing

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks, glad you enjoyed the lesson!

[@ayangayang6127]

I really love your voice Sir, I reviewed all your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@swiftlessons]

Aw thanks so much Ayang, I’m so glad you’re enjoying my singing and so appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. Keep up the great practice! -Rob

[@pedaphelps]

like it been looking for a way to play this one. thanks

[@swiftlessons]

Hey my pleasure. Thanks for watching. Be sure to put in a song request of your own at: swiftlessons.com/Request_a_Song

[@derekmerrilees6284]

You're voice is class my man ✌🏼️

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks, I feel that I've improved a lot since my early videos. One thing that has helped immensely is a more developed sense of timing and rhythm. I use to struggle while singing and playing certain rhythms simultaneously, so that has been the main thing that I've worked on.

[@derekmerrilees6284]

+swiftlessons yer videos are helping me learn play quicker, just struggling with ma chord changing just now,can't do it smooth enough yet

[@peterjol]

very nicely sung again..as well :)

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks Peter, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Many more lessons are on the way!

[@FooFighter193]

Very good video.

[@swiftlessons]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mariagonzolez506]

By the way your amazingly talented !

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks Maria!

[@fedg7510]

simplemente lo mejor

[@swiftlessons]

Thank you!

[@erwmlw]

I hope you are somewhere making really good money you deserve it thanks

[@kennyg8053]

Wow super tuto ! La soul est vraiment une musique intense et expressif, et toujours riche en harmonie, j'aimerai comprendre le tour de magie que l'on appelle modulation sur la dernière partie avec les accords Dm G Em A qui change la tonalité d'un 1 ton tout en finesse

[@kevindelk]

you are so freaking good!!!

[@swiftlessons]

Thank you Kevin, I'm working really hard to get my chops up! I appreciate the much needed encouragement!

[@richardmurakami393]

I try and learn, it's really hard but. But I won't give up. Thank you so much😀

[@paulolindh3176]

I recently started playing (3weeks ago) and I love your tutorials. I'm learning one of the songs by the Beatles you posted a while back. I was wondering if you could do a an acoustic tutorial of Vagabond by Wolfmother. I love the song but the strumming pattern I found it difficult to figure out in my own.

[@shauryasingh8924]

you should learn let it be by sir Rob swift .. it's pretty easy for beginners

[@Jwinn9]

Your lessons are awesome. Thanks. You dont need that echo or chamber effect for your mic. It weirds me out.

[@andresgarciajr2349]

I'm a Biginner I like the way you show it step by step. How about Lean on Me

[@millerrubentuanamaescudero1596]

hey brother, thanks for everything you do. Could you play some airSupply hits?

[@cobusvanwyk987]

damn u can sing man!

[@soos6409]

Jack Johnson-talk of the town please!!

[@swiftlessons]

Awesome, please take a sec to submit your request: swiftlessons.com/Request_a_Song

[@Ganzie2000]

Bad to the bone. Thanks for sharing.

[@hammertoe00]

Um I noticed that you were using a capo in the beginning on the first fret during the demonstration but not using it during tutorial. Will the chord shapes be different whether using a capo or not? I'm still learning.

[@swiftlessons]

Yes, sorry about that, I forgot to mention I was ditching it for those who don’t have a capo. The chord shapes will all be the same

[@madcapjourneys9014]

Any chance of lover doll by elvis Presley

[@345kobi]

3:10 intro.

[@christinachristina8271]

Hi. 🌟Looks hard but i really want to do a motown Which is easier Georgia on my mind or this ? 🌟

[@mariagonzolez506]

Can you do crazy little thing called love by queen ?!! Please?! Thankyou !

[@swiftlessons]

Oh, that's a great request. Be sure to submit it to my to-do list at: http:swiftlessons.com/Request_a_Song. Thanks!

[@aliaatef1420]

please make a video for Pearl Jam's 'dead man' :)

[@swiftlessons]

That's the coolest request I've received in a while. Be sure to put in the formal request via: swiftlessons.com/Request_a_Song

[@oldblindsonny8476]

Hey can you do freebies by Lenard Skinard

[@swiftlessons]

Hey Christopher, thanks for the recommendation! You can submit that tune at Swiftguitar.com/request, that way it's on my to-do list. Be well and enjoy your practice! -Rob

[@nicholasreedy5106]

What kind of guitar is this? I have an Ovation acoustic, but I want a plug in. Any suggestions?

[@swiftlessons]

I use a Guild GAD-30r with a Fishman Rare Earth Pickup that I installed myself. I highly recommend both. Here is the link for the most similar guitar available: amzn.to/20CmZyE and here is the link for the pickup: amzn.to/1OXlOZy. Let me know if you need other options if these do not suit your budget or taste.

[@arthurrollins9234]

Would you show me all bar chords to My Girl? I don’t care for the strap around the neck of the guitar

[@paulcrooks7612]

I can't get the timing for the beginning

[@paulcrooks7612]

I didn't see cap on 1st fret

[@lamper2]

i always thought the line was "I don't need no money ah just my fame" now i'm disappointed

[@paulcrooks7612]

Need to write the words

[@angelgalvan6810]

I'm bad doing this song 😢😭😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@jonteich1950]

you started with a capo then no capo , the tab says capo ????

[@swiftlessons]

Hey Jon, if you want to use a capo, you can, it depends on what key you're most comfortable singing in. I took it off during the instructional segment so that those who don't own one can follow along. For future reference, don't worry about performing tunes in the original key, it's more important that you perform in a key that works for your vocal range.