Learn how to play “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon on guitar in this easy lesson & tutorial! Marty breaks down the chords, strumming, and the iconic African-inspired rhythm guitar part step by step.
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Chords + Strumming Covered in this Lesson
⦿ Capo 5th fret version for beginners (C, G, F)
⦿ Verse & chorus progressions
⦿ African-inspired rhythm guitar triads & double stops
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0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Easy Version (Capo 5th Fret)
2:25 - Chords: C → G → F
3:07 - Verse Chords
4:26 - Chorus Chords
5:06 - African-Inspired Rhythm Guitar Part
7:12 - Triads & Double Stops
9:23 - Lesson Wrap-Up + Community Invite