Wasted Years Tutorial on My Iron Maiden Acoustic Version.

[@Nick.F.]

Hello Stuart, i was learning this song when i broke up from a past relationship. When i learnt it i appreciated the lyrics of the song much more and it helped me mentally while also making me realize how temporary everything is. At that time my family was going through grief, i like to think i helped my grandparents by playing the guitar to them. I am now translating your cover to our language so they understand the lyrics and i wanted to let you know you have helped me through some really difficult times. Thank you❤

[@stuartclifford8795]

Oh thank you Nick. It's very heartwarming to know my music can help in some tiny way. I hope 2025 will see an improvement for you and your family. All the Best and take care my friend 😊🎸

[@juanchokinu]

Hello Stuart!!!! Im from spain and a spanish guitar player. Not a professional one, but as the best hobby in my life. I love your videos and I want to see more from you!!!!! :) Nice voice, nice explanations, nice tone and relaxing time listening to you :) Please, don't stop making your videos

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks Juan. I like Spanish guitar too. Flamenco is very difficult 🙂. Thanks for listening and commenting it makes my day 😊 🎸

[@stuartclifford8795]

And I'm glad you liked my tutorial that's nice to hear 🙂🎸

[@RogerOwens-so3yr]

​@@stuartclifford8795Great job more please? from Dallas tx

[@tonypasma1707]

😂❤😢

[@lisahebebrand1184]

You've also proved a theory ive had since junior high school: Heavy Metal has plenty of great songwriting, impeccable chord changes, emotive vocals & lyrics, and technical mastery of their chosen instrument. Its a shame that this theory has taken flight only so recently. You should be proud!! Sean Black

[@danielphaley6607]

🌿🌻🌿✝️🌿🌻🌿✌️🕊👍

[@Tiwaz81]

At school, circa 1994-1997 I repeatedly submitted maiden, Pantera, sabbath and machinehead lyrics for English homework if we had to write poems. Always got high marks. Luckily I was the only rocker in the class.

[@kekmz250]

Stuart, You Weasted Years version is one of my best music for relaxing these days. Just today got the feeling, that I will learn it to play, in the last months I concentrated to electric guitar, this song will be perfect to push me back a bit to the acoustic "world". Thank You for Your songs, I'm waiting for the next covers :)

[@stuartclifford8795]

Have you seen my tutorial? There's a link to it in the description. Hope it helps 🙂 🎸

[@Maxibo234]

I can't believe you also did a tutorial!! You are the best ❤ Me and my friend are going to cover this with close harmonies. Thanks so much!

[@stuartclifford8795]

❤

[@jeremycatches9766]

Haha, I watched your arrangement of this song and decided I wanted to play it. Imagine my delight to see that you came up in my search for a tutorial. :)

[@robmorf8617]

As a life-long Maiden fan, but a beginner guitar player, I was always scared of trying to learn their songs. But your beautiful arrangement and calm teaching style makes this timeless classic look easy. A big thank you, and keep up the good work!

[@JalapenoSmoothie]

No no no, learn their songs!!! I started out learning Maiden songs along with a few others and its an invaluable way to learn how to play and hear. Do not fear, pick up your guitar and DO IT! ❤️🎸

[@philbrook6855]

Thank you so much for putting up a tutorial for your version, absolutely great video and very much appreciated sir!

[@mikaelhansson1677]

Wonderful tutorial sir! You are a true inspiration! Keep on rockin'!🔥🎸🎶

[@enicolasgomez]

Thank you so much Sr. Excellent piece of art. Long live the irons.

[@matthewharris2972]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Much appreciated!

[@mauser8515]

Thanks for the tutorial. I was able to pick it up in minutes, and make out a lyric with chord guide. Thank you again. Well done sir!

[@jayphillips2811]

A beautiful cover, with a new life and meaning of its own. Thanks for sharing Stuart - looking forward to learning this.

[@SpecialC2474]

Thank you sir..This song and, oddly your version, grabs my heart. It inspired me to do the things that i sometimes take for granted, like spending time with the family and friends who could be gone forever in the blink of an eye. I have loved this song for decades, but somehow hearing it from you gave it a new perspective.

[@pepietik]

Excellent tutorial, thank you very much! :)

[@DrolKradEht]

Thank you for this tutorial! I really enjoy this cover, you do really well

[@guipel]

This is pure gold Stuart ❤

[@RobHug01]

Stuart, dropping you a note to say how impressed/moved I was by your version of Wasted Years - it was brilliant. Both vocals and guitar are spot on. The fact that you've now uploaded a tutorial means I have no excuse in not trying to nail this one myself. Absolutely first class interpretation, mate - bloody well done! ❤

[@Gredg07]

Thanks again!!! Never thought it would love an acoustic version of that song!!! Amazing 👏

[@Gredg07]

Wow really??? Amazing thank you so much!!!

[@Gredg07]

What happened? No longer chosen for the guitar? Was excited...

[@bruf7033]

Awesome Stuart, you are a giant! Thanks for this tutorial

[@stuartclifford8795]

❤

[@jasonlehto]

Thank you for this gift. This song made me want to learn how to play and was the first song I learned on bass when I was in 7th grade (1986). I switched to electric guitar for decades and I am just a mediocre player. Now I am 51 and trying to learn how to play the acoustic guitar. Your version brought me back to the same love I had for the song back then. ❤

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thank you for replying, it means a lot 🙂. Glad to know I'm helping in a tiny way. Keep up the playing, it's good for the soul 🙂🎸

[@marcosgazzana9856]

What a great tutorial!! You should do that more! Let's keep the good music alive!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@freemindtube8008]

I just watched your video Iron Maiden Wasted years ..... I really loved your take on this wonderful song Thank you for sharing.

[@TheeArtist23]

Incredible thank you so much for this.

[@sleerok4359]

На Iron maiden классные каверы🤟🏻

[@Aurainmaker]

You have an incredible talent. When my skill is sufficient, I think I will be coming back to this for years to come.

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you like it and it gives me much pleasure to know I've helped just a little 😊 Thanks for listening and commenting it makes my day 😊 🎸

[@octobersun221]

Your singing voice is very calming.

[@sandippatel1969]

Dude Thank you for showing this Maiden classic in a different light

[@Dethclock99]

You're awesome mate

[@malcolmkhummel3]

Yes. I have been trying to play it your way since discovering your version....this will fill in the blanks for me! Thank you sir.

[@luisjosesalazarserrano264]

Stuart, your version is a piece of art. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece with all.

[@stuartclifford8795]

Many thanks!

[@simonscoville388]

Thanks for taking the time to do this tutorial. I've heard this song countless times, but your version "struck a chord" with me . Well done good sir! Sitting with my guitar now practicing.

[@Kevin-iv3lv]

I really dig your version of this man. My absolute favorite band

[@andrewholmes545]

wow.... loved this track as a boy, love it more as a guitarist in my late 40's....

[@jameshiggins1000]

Thanks for the lesson you are amazing good guitar and vocals God bless you sir

[@the_icerasta7]

Wonderful version , thank you for sharing!

[@lisahebebrand1184]

Oh my O my Mr. Clifford, I just blindly stumbled upon one of your videos (Waysted Years/Iron Maiden) and I still have the chills! Then "Needle and the Damage Done" by Neil Young. Now I gotta deal with the hairs on the back of my neck standing up!?! Thanks buddy. Now I'll never sleep tonight!! Cheers to you, my friend! Sean Black

[@steinheuser1]

Heeey Stuart, Awesome version and class. Thanks you sir!

[@waynehiggs6529]

Hello Stuart, that was a awesome lesson. Thats a brilliant acoustic version, thanks for doing that and sharing. Cheers from Australia

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks from old England 🙂

[@jeanfelipegarletwerlang4874]

Hi Stuart! I'm from Brazil, I'm a guitarist in a metal band. And I love your version of this song. So much feeling. I listen to her often.

[@stuartclifford8795]

❤

[@tantofaz12345]

Thank you! Yours is the best accoustic version of this song!

[@kevinmazar163]

Thank you for this great piece of music sir, greetings from Argentina

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks from England Kevin. And thanks for listening and commenting 🙂 🎸

[@Xaroneth]

This version is the best there is by far! Youre the best Stuart! Many thanks for the song and the tutorial!

[@jdalend]

Excellent tutorial!!! Thank you for your time and simple relaxed explanation.

[@c4arschfisch51]

Chapeau! Hats Off! One of my favorit Maiden Songs... Great to hear this Thx & greetings from germany

[@stuartclifford8795]

Dankeschon from England 🙂

[@tylerlawson9247]

I really like this tutorial. I feel really confident in the intro, but I’m still trying to figure out the hybrid picking for the rest of the song. I don’t suppose you would make a supplemental video showing the finger picking for the body of the song. It’s really beautiful btw.

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks Tyler I'll have a think although my right hand finger technique is very free, not always using the same fingers for the same string etc. Anyway I'll give it some thought. Thanks for listening and commenting 😊

[@Vorgenzi]

Brilliant. Love that song. Beautiful cover. Keep it up.

[@ChrisShepherd-wj6bj]

Thank you sir,I love your guitar playing.👍🙂

[@samhakimi4877]

You sir are a genius and a gentleman

[@stuartclifford8795]

❤

[@NyNjMafia]

Beautiful… bravo 👏

[@FastEddieNV]

Absolutely beautiful…..Thank you, Stuart! I am an advanced beginner, I understood everything! You opened my ears to strum’n around acoustically with great poetry rock songs! Great Job! Las Vegas, NV USA.

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks and welcome to old England 🙂🎸

[@daveh8686]

Thank you sir .. great stuff. Clear & concise. Such an epic song. Nice guitars in background to boot :)

[@grumberfwarcraft7282]

i like how that riff at the beginning really abolish in to the EMinor this song reminds me of Rory gallagher tattood lady backwards he plays EM C Dminor. I can understand where Iron maiden got their influences from and also Thin Lizzy Emerald Massacre. Rory gallagher plays the D open riffing kind of same but bit more lower down without hitting the high E string. Thanks for the lesson. Also the G part reminds me of Im a loner by kansas.

[@glennstephens1413]

Also thanks for the Tutorial I've not picked up a Guitar in years played all my life though got a reson to pick it up now thank you

[@theycallmeblakey]

You are absolutely brilliant

[@_hyunkeln]

Thank you so much Stuart for your art, your time and passion!

[@JmC_1971]

Thanks ! very well done and very useful ! all the best from France

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks from England 🙂

[@marcilombino9288]

Thank you so much!! I’m picking up my guitar again after over a year because of seeing your wasted years version. I’m in love with it! So happy you did this!

[@triggerhoppe]

I've been listening to Iron Maiden most of my life, and this might be my favorite song of theirs. Your cover is one of the best I've ever heard. Very helpful tutorial for those who would like to try it themselves. Amazing job!

[@xirknight]

You Sir are incredible! Many Thanks 👍

[@christianschneider4926]

Greetings from the world of wonders THX for sharing!

Thank you, sir. Had great fun learning how to play this song❤

[@Rounthecornermystery]

Awesome lesson Stuart and thanks for posting it, I love the arrangement

[@scotticidal]

Great tutorials, cant wait to give this a go tonight.

[@ozanardor2949]

THANK YOU STUART,I LOVE YOUR STYLE

[@gary424]

Hello sir I commented before what a beautiful version you did if I may say I’ve been listening to iron maiden for my whole life it seems. There is something about your version that just makes some of the people who have commented including myself I think your version is such a wonderful piece I only want to hear yours now. Now the tutorial I will be on that one can only hope to do such a wonderful job thanks so much for sharing with us very nice of you. Have a great day!!

[@ralfh.5031]

Stuart, thank you so much. When I saw your acoustic version i was blown away and wanted to learn the same version but couldnt find it. Now, half a year later I looked again and there it is. Made me really happy! One question though: In your "playthrough" you use a capo, but not here in the tutorial. Why is that? Best regards from Germany

[@stuartclifford8795]

Dankeschon from England. It's very simple, in the tutorial I didn't want to cause confusion with fret numbers, so I left the capo off. In the full version, I need the capo to match my own voice. It's a very personal individual choice as to where to place a capo, according to one's own vocal range. But the techniques are just the same, capo or not. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for listening and commenting it makes my day 🙂 🎸

[@ralfh.5031]

Yes, totally make sense. Thanks for answering, really appreciate it. Its very helpful for someone who learns guitar only from youtube videos. Looking forward to see more from you!@@stuartclifford8795

[@mvolkers76]

Hello Stuart, First may i say how i really enjoyed your version of this song. I can't stop listening to it. Thank you for making this tutorial🙏. I'm going to have so much fun trying to learn it. I'll be playing it on my baritone ukulele. Greetings from a Dutchman.

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks from England 🙂

[@dead_again9839]

lovely interpretation and tutorial stuart, thanks a lot!

[@theartisanrogue]

Thank you so very much for posting this! Very much appreciated!

[@kurtjohnson960]

I'm looking forward to learning this. Great job! Thank you

[@renatolima9981]

O senhor toca muito bem Parabéns do Brasil

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks from England 🙂

[@startingfingerstyle]

Hi Stuart. Excellent piece of work here. Thanks entirely to this tutorial I've been able to add this song to my repertoire. I've recently been looking for the sorts of songs that I hadn't normally played, and this one worked brilliantly. Love what you did with the opening riff and managed to get it down fairly quickly. Many thanks!

[@kevinbarragan21]

Wow. I was going to ask you for tabs and then i seen this. You have done me one better and made my for seeable future thank you again! Keeo them coming by the way you are great at what you do🎉

[@jdstalenne9707]

Thank You for making this tutorial Sir.

[@BobK5]

Very well done Clifford 😎

[@Lancer-X]

Thanks, Stuart - a very cool and reverent acoustic arrangement of a timeless rock anthem! Going to dig into this just as soon as my new parlor guitar gets back from the luthier!

[@Antonis108]

You are great! Love you from Greece!

[@stuartclifford8795]

Love you back from England 🙂

[@VonT68]

Great tutorial sir,although im a drummer i do noodle on the guitar now and again and will give this a go. Cheers 👍

[@78thandSynth]

Fantastic work. Wow!

[@sgmingenieriaymantencion331]

GRANDIOSA INTERPRETACION GRACIAS POR EL TUTORIAL , SALUDOS DESDE CHILE!!!!!!!!

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks from England 🙂

[@Gott6666]

Ya!!! Danke!!! I was hoping you would be doing that

[@jessetrewarn7936]

Thanks heaps for this stu. Gonna learn it right now!

[@caseygray2958]

I want to thank you for making me feel young again ,I immediately rushed and grabbed my one of my acoustics,silly me this one is tuned to open G ,I thought to myself I don't suck this bad and then I realized I had the wrong guitar lol😅 I've shared you on my facebook,cheers mate

[@juanmanuelblanco9847]

Thank you so much!! Greetings from Argentina

[@michamusia2194]

Hello! I just watched your impressive arrangement and tried to learn it. Thanks for lesson. Greetings form Poland!

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks from England 🙂

[@siobhanphoenix9789]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@darknightstudio2543]

you know....mate!... this is great! Thank you!

[@MutantWorm]

Already giddy to start learning this one :)

[@MrElMediator]

Thank you so much for this. All the best.

[@starkiller_88]

I love you’re cover!!! Music is life.

[@johneybrown8136]

Great tutorial! Liked and subbed! Look forward to more tutorials from you 😎🤘

[@johneybrown8136]

@stuartclifford8795 ???

[@michaelpatterson9119]

I like the original where you capo the 3rd fret.i look like you are using a pick with your index finger while using you 2 lower fingers at the same time.this is top tier technique.i might have missed something but its wonderful

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks Michael. I hope the tutorial helped you to play this brilliant song. And thanks for listening and commenting 🙂 🎸

[@michaelpatterson9119]

@ I can try my best.but you can sing as well.i can’t buy I will study your technique and I hope to play this song using my own style.yours is wonderful.big props.

[@LadyNicola]

Thank you. I'll definitely perform this version. 😊

[@pasilaakkonen]

Thank you for this, legend 🤩

[@user-iv1in2bd2w]

Thank you for this lesson and the cover!!

[@alpahetmk]

ur officially cooler than present time adrian smith

[@dennisborregaard6355]

good tutorial, thx =) great fun tryin timing that loose e string hehe

[@stuartclifford8795]

Thanks Dennis. A bit like patting your head and rubbing your tummy 😀. It's nice to help people along and spread the joy of learning music. Thanks for listening and commenting it makes my day 😊 🎸

[@seap9570]

Oh ya I'm on this tonight I love the rediction. Do 10000 fists next.

[@Rootstable]

Thank you so much! You rock! Literally!