My Son discovered the Beatles last year at 16 years old. He’s playing a bunch of their tunes on guitar and piano. I turned him on to your channel and he’s thankful. Thank you for all you do.
@tino0217
3 жыл бұрын
There's a story about when he brought his songs for his first solo album "Double Fantasy" and played them acoustically, who ever it was that he presented his songs to had said he could've released it as just an acoustic because it was and he was that good. When I remember that story it gives me goosebumps and I'm not one that gets goosebumps. RIP JOHN
@G0K3001
3 жыл бұрын
.....actually was thinking about that story about four days ago..... I believe it was Jack Douglas the producer. John Lennon wants to put out new music for the first time in five years. All know he's been in the Dakota all that time being the house husband. He's turned down and the other three, up to 80 million for one show. Paul,George and Ringo have put out albums fairly consistently. Imagine that, Valentino getting that tape....placed in your hands. Yes, glad you felt the same vibe on that. Stay Safe-
@aunch3
3 жыл бұрын
I believe it best song
@adamschulhofer5550
3 жыл бұрын
Just THANK YOU for posting all of these lessons and covers..I have become a much better guitar player because of you!!
@JC-xh9mp
Ай бұрын
Completely agree. I believe this was his best song. I can remember being so excited about what the Beatles could become again with McCartneys’ “Coming up” and Lennons’ “Watching the Wheels “
@LeeRussellNaples
2 ай бұрын
That was fantastic! Thank you for doing it. You captured it’s richness, coolness, and beauty. 👍
@willsugg8672
3 жыл бұрын
Tab roughly based on this lesson. Thanks JJ! Watching the Wheels - John Lennon Intro: C(with low G) Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 People say I'm crazy Doing what I'm doing Well they give me all kinds of warnings C To save me from ruin F Dm When I say that I'm OK G GsusB G Well they look at me kind of strange F Dm Surely you're not happy now G GsusB G You no longer play the game C Fmaj7 People say I'm lazy Dreaming my life away Well they give me all kinds of advice Designed to enlighten me F Dm When I tell them that I'm doing fine G GsusB G Watching shadows on the wall F Dm Don't you miss the big time, boy G GsusB G You're no longer on the ball F G C Am I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round F Am Dm Dm7 I really love to watch them roll G G7 Am Am/G F#m7-5 No longer riding on the merry-go-round F Fm C Fmaj7 I just had to let it go C Fmaj7 People asking questions Lost in confusion Well I tell them there's no problem Only solutions F Dm Well they shake their heads and they look at me G GsusB G As if I've lost my mind F Dm I tell them there's no hurry G GsusB G I'm just sitting here doing time F G C Am I'm just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round F Am Dm Dm7 I really love to watch them roll G G7 Am Am/G F#m7-5 No longer riding on the merry-go-round F7 Ab7 C F#/D7 I just had to let it go F7 Ab7 C F#/D7 I just had to let it go F7 Ab7 C7 I just had to let it go C: 332010 Fmaj7: x33210 Dm: xx0231 G7: 320001 G: 3x0003 GsusB: 3x0013 Am: x02210 Am/E: 002210 Dm7: xx0211 Dm7/C: x3x231 G/F: 1x0003 Am/G: 3x2210 F#m7-5: 2x2210 Ab7: 464544 F#/D7: 2x0212 C7: 8(10)89(11)8
@gratefuldand
3 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite song to cover. You make it sound so crisp. You the man
@chrishyde1216
3 жыл бұрын
Our response to songs is such a personal thing, so it's hard to reach agreement on whether one is better than another. I've read that Lennon himself worried that his songs from the Double Fantasy sessions weren't keeping up with more contemporary music such as Bowie's Ashes to Ashes, but I think a retrospective view reveals them to be timeless. This is one of my favourites and, I think, showed he was still a great songwriter. I'm Losing You was another great stand out track from those sessions, in my view.
@chrishyde1216
3 жыл бұрын
JJ, I intended to add that I love your interpretation of this song, and looking forward to giving this a try myself. Thanks.
@paulsimmons5726
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to the Beatles and my daughter has been loving them for a few years now also. Thanks for sharing these lessons! Great choice of guitars to play for this particular tune. Really missed Lennon over the years... 😢
@michaelsingley5641
3 жыл бұрын
Love Andy Newmark's drumming on this.
@bradclem5752
3 жыл бұрын
James thank you for your videos im 64 years young and have been playing since I was 12 years old I retired in 2016 and can now devote more time to playing ,I have learned many things through your videos thank you keep on picking
@MyButtsBeenWiped
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, James, For All That You Do !
@imannonymous7707
3 жыл бұрын
Ya agree love the acoustic version too
@19count
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James ... I love this song. One of my favourite Lennon tunes. You’re awesome!!
@lanskiabines4390
Жыл бұрын
Lennon is so genius in making chords progression to fit the lyrics of the song. 🤘
@c4sb2008
3 жыл бұрын
my favorite tune from John
@fatihgldr
3 жыл бұрын
Rip John Lennon 🙏✌️
@markclements4970
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you James,happy birthday walrus
@CCB6939
3 жыл бұрын
well done as always James.. Got to say this is one of my favorites as well. hard to believe that John would be 80 today.. time goes by way to quick, got to enjoy it when we are here!
@diffbreak2366
24 күн бұрын
James, strangely, even I thought this song was the best by Lennon in his superlative calatog! Nice to know that I am not alone. Usually, I am a Paul guy but in this song, he surpassed everyone. It's been my motto ever since I heard it.
@stokemeister7929
3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites too...thanks!
@davidcatton2806
Жыл бұрын
Really brilliant!!
@AchillesWrath1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson. Took me awhile but i finally got it down.
@terrywitzu7874
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. My Dad hates it, but totally gets why I love it so much. Never performed it, so thanks for the reminder and a head start on learning it.
@sagegoodwin1
3 жыл бұрын
I love the bass line on this song too, soooooo good
@Elcocko
Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal lesson man. During the chorus I always used an Am and then hit the low G with pinky kind of a walk down thingy. Your way is much much better which is exactly like it’s supposed to be. This one as well as “Mind Games” are my all time favorite Lennon solo pieces.
@michaeldematteis9944
6 ай бұрын
This might be my favorite john song too.
@GardensGuitars
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this jam! Definitely not the best thing he ever wrote, but wonderful tune and you did a fantastic job performing it. Happy 80th Birthday to John!
@lestergiesbrecht9837
Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! I love the walk down chords on the chorus - really nice!!
@jamesjames9275
Жыл бұрын
John loved a descending chord progression.
@jonncotton
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Again. Thank you so much!
@Deadbuck73
3 жыл бұрын
Looove this tune!
@sabrosso1
3 жыл бұрын
Forever in our hearts John
@crisprtalk6963
3 жыл бұрын
My favorite Lennon tune! The G#7 at the end there really sounds nice.
@carletoncandis635
3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday John, you would've turn 80 (10-9-40)
@GaryBook
3 жыл бұрын
The piano lesson to see the notes: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2Xid2XqZnmaLlYo. Sheet music and lesson: kzitem.info/news/bejne/s6JjxYiIo2mEpHY
@stephencunningham7074
3 жыл бұрын
my favorite John Lennon song
@jacobkeller29
3 жыл бұрын
One of my favs as well
@LB482
3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday John!!!
@Shaverboy516
2 жыл бұрын
There is an acoustic version John did at the Dakota. It’s on KZitem.
@souperdave2009
Жыл бұрын
I really love to watch them roll..
@leegosling
3 жыл бұрын
You know, it might just be... love it
@michael52250
2 жыл бұрын
Agree on that JJ... along with a few others on Double Fantasy
@andrewptob
3 жыл бұрын
Happy 80th John!
@jaimepadilla5701
2 жыл бұрын
¡Excelente, maestro! muy buen tutorial. Gracias.
@albertcaruso
2 ай бұрын
It's Definitely top 3 !!!!
@ST-xg3gy
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Fabulous!
@jbyesterday3959
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@cbernar699
3 жыл бұрын
This one gives me that emotional rush kinda like ' Cruel to be kind'.
@hoodhokage1
3 жыл бұрын
happy 80th birthday John
@nicolasrea2185
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@purplecowideal
3 жыл бұрын
I was in North Carolina in the airforce. Lived off base and had a black Ludwig drum set. I remember John came back on the scene with his album and this song. I thought the drums were phenomenal and I sat down and played it over and over. Then later....well we all know what happened.
@adamsasso1
3 жыл бұрын
I agree that this is Lennon’s best tune!
@jimhobbs3792
4 ай бұрын
I just had to let it go. Is F to Fm, Fm on the word "had" thanks for the D7 with F#bass, I've been looking for that chord.
@simonperry8569
3 жыл бұрын
As a beginner, the chorus is quite tricky to remember. The sequence is not a typical one and seems to chase its own tail. Like many of the songs by Lennon or McCartney, it has a unique chord progression. Part of what made The Beatles great.
@alanmcclelland5245
3 жыл бұрын
F7 to A flat 7 , love that bit.
@smckay21
3 жыл бұрын
I fucking love this KZitem video
@jorgemendoza325
3 жыл бұрын
It's my fav too
@ericmcelroy9366
3 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, been playing along with u for along time. I appreciate your teaching ability. Your for sure an inspiration. Sometimes it would be cool if you would sing some of the songs too,. I think you would do a really good job.... just let it it rip man.!!!!!!!🙂
@jacobkeller29
3 жыл бұрын
Great cruising song
@PreacherAtArrakeen
3 жыл бұрын
Isn't there a dulcimer in it, too? I miss John. And George.
@GaryBook
3 жыл бұрын
Hammered Dulcimer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watching_the_Wheels?wprov=sfti1 Personnel John Lennon - vocals, piano, keyboards Earl Slick, Hugh McCracken - lead guitar Tony Levin - bass guitar George Small - keyboards, piano, Fender Rhodes Eric Troyer - Prophet-5 Andy Newmark - drums Matthew Cunningham - hammer dulcimer Arthur Jenkins - percussion Michelle Simpson, Cassandra Wooten, Cheryl Mason Jacks, Eric Troyer - backing vocals
@s.salazar6364
Жыл бұрын
Impressive the Am - Am/G - to D7/F# rundown end of chorus - into the F to F7 switch. Then the very end F7 - Ab7 - C - D7/F#. Don't usually like John's songwriting as much but the above is first class.
@pattamlyn2322
3 жыл бұрын
thx J good tune
@pattamlyn2322
3 жыл бұрын
great ending too
@bohma7519
3 жыл бұрын
I think the D7 with the open E and F# bass is called D9.
@JamesFrostHomes
Жыл бұрын
Where do you get your shirts? I want that Buddy Holly shirt
@jamesjames9275
Жыл бұрын
I got that at a performance of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.
@albertoparedes4653
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video dude
@gabesouza6418
3 жыл бұрын
Hey James, I’m a new subscriber. Find your stuff extremely beneficial. You’re an amazing player thank you. I have started to attempt to learn by ear and I’m wondering when you started learning by ear yourself how did you know what you were playing was right, and how did you eventually get on to learning a full scale off a song you learned? Obviously I have the internet but I just wanted to know how you did it back then. Thank you hope all is well
@jamesjames9275
3 жыл бұрын
I started learning by ear in 1982. And to this day, I don't know if what I'm playing is right. But I don't care, I just like to play.
@roberteberhart1139
3 жыл бұрын
Best J.L. song except for the others
@gthrockstar
3 жыл бұрын
Holy crap it's "Band on the Run"!
@liveforeverluckymanej-200
3 жыл бұрын
Same chords as Imagine.
@TheRealSandleford
3 жыл бұрын
Hey too funny I just worked this one out too and was stuck on that had to let it go part so I cheated and looked it up and it was the F to Fmin that I wasnt getting cool song
@chrischarles1468
3 жыл бұрын
James James love you. You know it, but ... I believe you’re missing the classic Beatles move F-Fm-C during the chorus. A rare criticism of an otherwise stellar educational site.
@jamesjames9275
3 жыл бұрын
Hmm. I don't hear that. But I won't say you're wrong.
@t.brianbair3154
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesjames9275 I have never had reason to question anything you've ever posted--because it's ridiculously spot on--but I'm with Chris on this one. It's also a classic walkdown (White Christmas, Somewhere over the Rainbow, All of me, etc.) BUT I won't say YOU'RE wrong--you're the man! As a pro I totally look to you first when I have to learn a new song with a band or for one of my shows. Love your videos, man
@Treeman196
3 жыл бұрын
🤗
@87camro
3 жыл бұрын
This song is similar to “imagine “
@brian50g
Жыл бұрын
Yer no longer on the ball riding the merry go round...here come ol flatop...
@guillermocuellar2258
3 жыл бұрын
I think in this song you has singing a lot hahaha and youre ok. Not be shy.. just try to feel that is fine seek the tune.
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