Willie Nelson "On the Road Again" Rhythm & Lead Guitar Lesson

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Hello friends,
welcome back to Swiftlessons for another by request song tutorial. In today's session I'm breaking down how to play Willie Nelson's 1980 classic "On the Road Again." This is an excellent song for beginner-intermediates hoping to master common bar chord shapes, and improve their rhythm and lead guitar skills. Let's get started!
Tab and chord sheet available at:
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[@swiftlessons]

Thanks so much to my patrons for making these lessons possible! Your tab and chord sheet is available at: www.patreon.com/posts/32732657

[@stevencowan1788]

Finally, the correct way to play this fantastic song

[@4pitos4556]

Probably the best tutorial I've ever watched on YT, and I've watched a piece.

[@ryanwebster7873]

It’s unreal

[@GuitarPlayingFoool]

Bro actually taught the song the right way, well done partner, we need more like you, or from you like this! Thanks

[@swiftlessons]

My pleasure Bliss, I’ll keep the country vids coming and be sure to check me out at Patreon.com/Swiftlessons if you need extra resources. Take care and enjoy your practice! -Rob

[@swiftlessons]

Time Stamps: 0:35 - Demonstration (Full song) 3:05 - Intro Section 4:15 - Verse 1 7:30 - Verse 2 10:20 - Chorus Section 11:55 - Guitar Solo 16:44 - Outro Lick

[@roseslasher]

Please always post timestamps.👍

[@in5d]

Hi Rob, I'm a hard rock guitarist whose been offered a gig playing Willie Nelson songs, so this tutorial was not only fantastic, but it brought me into a new realm of guitar playing outside my hard rock comfort zone. Thank you! Now I'm off to another one of your tutorials, "Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain".

[@ramsesdamian8067]

THANK YOU SO MUCH JESUS, your literally the best teacher on KZbin of guitar thanks to you I am starting to get really good on it and I am enjoying to much the process. KEEP GOING MAN

[@madgeniusmusic]

One of the best songs of all time, it really speaks to my soul this one. Great lesson, thanks Rob.

[@markdovers5150]

This is the the best traveling song in history. I start each day with Willy and the boys. I’ve been an over the road truck driver since the pandemic, and I’ve never started a trip without it! It’s my “American Express “. …. Never leave home without it!

[@tigersports8988]

You have such a thorough lesson I love these

[@liorcolina]

Holy shit this is a good lesson man. Like highest quality, timely, patient lesson without spending unnecessary time on things. Impressive

[@dougsmith8430]

Great lesson! Your timing and nuances are awesome Rob! This one is a little tricky to get timing down while singing and picking the notes… but that means it’s a perfect lesson to get better at combining the three… you have so many amazing lessons Rob!

[@paulcampbell2458]

Great lesson. You go from strength to strength with your teaching and resources. Thank you for responding to my request. Ive been struggling with this for a while!

[@harryodum5598]

Always wanted to play that song pick it up in a matter of 15 minutes thanks again man happy playing. LOL

[@li_monka2168]

wow, thats fantastic, can't wait to learn it! Thanks

[@adamepstein3134]

Dude- I love your method. Thank you

[@craighoffman4403]

Really appreciate this lesson. I’ve always struggled with a strum pattern for this song. And love the added licks.

[@marcelorabello2977]

Muito bom! Adorei! Ótimo professor, muito paciente. Parabéns!

[@pbgames3166]

I so love this song

[@CC-qb9sm]

Really great lesson Rob! So glad to see you post another lesson from the great Willie Nelson! Thank you for this one, and it won’t hurt my feelings one little bit if down the road you do Angel Flying too Close to the Ground or Railroad Lady. 😉Thanks again!

[@tommyhunter9641]

Great instruction! Hoping my great guitar player friends will pick up on this one!

[@billsstudio2990]

I really like your videos, your lessons are one of the better ones I've heard, I really like the way you explain things, thank you for sharing your lessons👍

[@felixroberts6346]

Great song

[@swiftlessons]

Indeed, this is one of those songs that is so good it's almost become part of the cultural fabric of America. I'd say this is some Beatles level composition.

[@felixroberts6346]

swiftlessons Willie Nelson is wildly under appreciated in my opinion

[@alanroberts5210]

Beautiful voice !

[@alejoigles9775]

Congratulations for this great lesson you give!👏👏👏

[@primozkovacic1841]

Thank you very much!

[@theshauneshow]

amazing, it sounds perfect and your lesson was really easy to follow. I Appreciate the lesson bro!

[@mallasik4985]

Amazing video. Thanks

[@etewis87]

Been practicing 15-20 mins daily for the majority of the past two weeks! I got the solo down! My kiddo loves that tune too, any time I start practicing it he starts singing it. I still don't know chords lol. Gotta work on that.

[@wadewilson9697]

Thank you man very good style of song !!!! Do more like this is you can :)

[@earleenfinan2783]

This was a wonderful lesson! Thank you !

[@user-kq8qu6rg4m]

Great - I love it one of my favourite songs ever , thanks🙏🏽

[@lylewilliams1371]

Thank you, Swift!

[@XinGeneral]

thaks ! i never thought that it'll be so easy.

[@markdovers5150]

Good job sir. Thank you for the lesson

[@mohammedasaleh5604]

nice tutorial, very informative ..thanks man

[@BobAllwein]

Thanks for the help Rob.

[@marcusmattau7334]

Well done and good voice too.

[@maddyhatchett]

wow, your vocal is great on a willie song! great lesson

[@HLS6935]

Good voice.

[@Laguna69]

Great vid!

[@mashamori]

You voice so sweet! thanks for your lesson!

[@Brett.Williams365]

Great lesson, thanks. I intend to become a patron on the first of June.

[@janiehall6095]

Happy new year

[@DC-hd5bo]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@alexse-barre5464]

from france receive many thanks...

[@garvolt]

Very good.

[@diegorodriguezmontiel6926]

You are a great Teacher Jason Mamoa

[@jamesgarmirian8869]

What a beautiful voice!

[@margaretegollner9391]

❤❤❤

[@stanhesketh]

Another exelent vid

[@marthafernandez7245]

Thanks!!😍😍😍

[@japseyepolemonkey9540]

Best and closest to Willies style I’ve heard it played apart from the man himself

[@1twangmaster]

Nice job brother!

[@johnpaulroman5001]

awesome

[@618litterpickin]

I keep coming back to this video! Great work

[@swiftlessons]

Hey @618litterpickin, thanks so much for the positive feedback and continuing to revisit this lesson. Many more are on the way, both here and at Patreon.com/swiftlessons. Be well and enjoy your progress! -Rob

[@guitarlessons769]

Vast Video! Very interesting and informative video.

[@ryanwebster7873]

Legend

[@Samuel-jn8hg]

I like this country jesus

[@danielschante5035]

I 120% agree that this is an outstanding lesson. My question is: while the song is considered as an "easy" one, is it normal that it takes me days, well weeks of practice to obtain a decent (yet far from perfect) result? Something wrong with me?

[@hahndogg5540]

Sometimes as annoying as it is you can't always play a song on a few go's and it can take lots of time

[@nicolen.9642]

Beautiful song! I'm concerned with the strumming pattern... I have issues with that... being steady isn't as easy for beginners (I had a late start in life...). I appreciate your talent and sharing it! Thank you for this! 🎵🎵🎵

[@HeinDuckdich1]

I'm concerned too and I gues the only way is practicing daily.

[@swiftlessons]

Yep, it's developing muscle memory. The only way to do that is through tons of careful repetition.

[@rubencarlos7715]

Nicole N. Yep not a beginners song my fingers keep getting in the way. I’m probably a little later getting started than you 66 but better late than ...

[@swiftlessons]

For sure, but keep in mind that these patterns are very customizable. For example, you don't have to keep an alternating bass note, instead you can just keep the root of the chord or replace the single bass notes all together with a strumming pattern consisting of the same note values. Other tips: 1) make sure that you have the chords 100% down before even attempting the strumming pattern. 2) Play the song using whole note strums (1 strum per 4 beats) so you can practice the chord structure and vocal line independently from the rhythm. 3) Practice applying the rhythm to each chord individually, then practice holding that rhythm between chord changes. Keep up the great work, I know you're dedicated and that you will have some tremendous progress in 2020!

[@eddiet2]

@@rubencarlos7715 No. As long as your fingers work, you can do this. I, too, started late. I learned both guitar AND piano at the same time. I'm 68 now and having a ball! Just keep at it. One step at a time is what it takes.

[@hectorc5990]

Please do Willie Nelson’s version of Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In).

[@glasstondajelmarak9198]

Good music 👌

[@swiftlessons]

Gotta love Willie! Thanks for watching. -Rob

[@glasstondajelmarak9198]

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[@albertnevarez6590]

Great lesson. What type of microphone are you using.

[@alexgomez9762]

can you explain falling & flying from crazy heart movie?...thanks man

[@grizzltooth9386]

Great lesson

[@mtahamohammadi5542]

Plaese make a video for whiskey River willie nelson

[@harryodum5598]

How about an hour and a half to get the solo still a killer job cat thanks for the lesson

[@wilhelmw9149]

God damn it RAY! If you know you know

[@Rowen170]

I understand we're in the key of E. Could you please, Pretty please, explain how the G# 7th dominant chord fits into that progression? I love theory, where did the G#7 come from. Please help

[@swiftlessons]

The answer you seek is in “secondary dominants.” Basically you can play whatever dom7 chord is a 5th above the destination chord. So, if your chord change is Emaj to C#m, you can wedge a G#7 between them because it’s the secondary dominant above C#. It’s one of the most useful songwriting tricks out, and I gave a lesson on that very subject in the works.

[@schmalarm]

👍🍀

[@percival743]

Guitar jesus

[@ryanwebster7873]

16:02

[@BobAllwein]

It took me a lot of time to figure out what fingers to use during the solo. Too bad You Tube doesn’t have a slow motion.

[@swiftlessons]

Hey bob, glad you’re making progress. KZbin does have slow motion, just click the gear at the bottom right corner of the player window when on your desktop computer.

[@joker-qx8vn]

THIS IS SO FUCKING HARD

[@MrZachalewel]

Vocal reverb? I see you

[@jaymontgomery9135]

How hard is this for a complete beginner? I'm thinking of starting guitar and this is one of my most favourite songs

[@swiftlessons]

Cool thing about the guitar is you can always simplify elements to meet your skill level. Start off just getting those chords down and learning to switch chords at the right time. I provide chord sheets and other resources at Patreon.com/Swiftlessons that will be helpful.

[@jaymontgomery9135]

@@swiftlessons thanks you! I'm getting my guitar tomorrow :)

[@swiftlessons]

@@jaymontgomery9135 awesome, congrats, feel free to reach out here anytime if you have questions. have fun!

[@gagandas9803]

Maja lagesa video2 sai

[@mr.gvideo]

12:05 thank me later 👍

[@rexchristian3067]

Sweet you are Awesome young man love it truly Bro how you put me on your friend list they call me Yankee Daytona Beach Florida

[@jimmysupafly1547]

Amazing work buddy. Just need a huge hole in your guitar like trigger and 30lbs of weed in your RV.

[@Idksub186]

This is my first time watching you and the first thing I thought was why does bro look like Jesus

[@tylerring3894]

He looks like Thor and aqua man combined

[@nortsch9535]

Am I the only one thinking he looks like Chris Evans?!😂😅

[@HeinDuckdich1]

Very nice tutorial ... but ... what happend to your hair? Are you in a court trial with your hair dresser or your barber? :) Have a beautiful Sunday ... ha..ha..ha.. Beautiful Suunnn__dayyyy .... this is my..my..my..my dayhey :)

[@swiftlessons]

Not my best hair day for sure, been under the weather... Just about back to good health now, and ready for a haircut haha

[@HeinDuckdich1]

@@swiftlessons oh ... what's wrong? Seriously ill? Get well soon. Best wishes from Germany.

[@swiftlessons]

@@HeinDuckdich1 Oh no, nothing serious, my wife and I just gave each other a nasty case of the flu, so I've been trying to work through it. Just about back to normal thankfully. Thanks for your concern.

[@HeinDuckdich1]

@@swiftlessons You're welcome and good to read you're health again.