Introduction

Ironic is the song by Canadian singer and songwriter Alanis Morissette. It was the third single from her 1995 studio album, Jagged Little Pill. 

In this video lesson Amy May teaches how to play the song Ironic as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Chords, Rhythm, and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: You will use open chords for this song. 

Chorus Variation: D G D E-minor are the chords you will use when playing chorus variation. 

Strumming Pattern 

This song has lots of repetition, making it easier for new guitar players to learn and play. The strumming pattern varies throughout the song, but for the most part, you will be playing:

Down-Down Up-Down Up-Down

Song Structure 

Chords, Rhythm, and Song Demo: This guitar lesson has only one section. Your instructor is Amy May, who will show you how to play specific chords for this song using a capo on the 4th fret. The tuning note for this song is Low-E. 

Why Learn This Song?

For six straight weeks, this song remained on top of the Canadian RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart, making it the second most successful song of the year in Canada. In addition to this, Ironic reached the top five spots in Australia, New Zealand, and Norway. This is a pretty catchy song, and once you start listening to it, you will be humming it day in and day out. 

Tips To Improve Guitar Playing: 

• When playing any chord, use one finger for one chord. 
• Always keep your thumb behind the middle finger and halfway down the neck. 
• You must understand that to become a better guitarist, you first need to be a better musician. 

The Dave Matthews Band has produced American Baby, which is considered to be one of the best songs to capture an idiosyncratic rhythmic style. This isn’t a technically demanding song, as it does not include complex chord shapes; the foundation of the song rests on the familiarity of open chords. 

Why Learn the American Baby Song By the Matthews Band On Guitar?

This guitar lesson does well to highlight Matthew's percussive strumming, which is also the heartbeat of the song. Likewise, you will be replicating the bounce created by the offbeat Matthews. 

In terms of technicality, this song lesson places a lot on open-string voicings and the use of partial chord shapes, which makes the song unique. Here you will be learning how to play textbook chords, instead of using chord shapes that make the open strings ring against fretted notes, thus resulting in a more lush and shimmering texture that defines the acoustic brilliance of this song. 

FAQs – American Baby Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Which tuning is good to play the song American Baby on guitar? 

Ans. You can easily play this song in a standard tuning, which is (E A D G B E). It’s an alternate tuning where the string notes are different from standard; this is used to create new voicings for chords along with resonances. Furthermore, by using the alternate tuning, the song becomes quite easy for you to play. 

Q2. Which type of guitar is best suited to play the song American Baby? 

Ans. The acoustic guitar does a perfect job, since Dave prefers acoustic over electric, and he also writes and performs this song using an acoustic guitar. In addition to this, the rhythm you need to learn for this song requires you to master percussive strumming and open chords. If you wish, you can play this song using an electric guitar as well, but you will be missing out on the fullness that is quintessential for this song. To be able to achieve the fullness of an acoustic guitar, you have to layer it with effects. 

Q3. What should be my strumming pattern when I am playing American Baby by Dave Matthews Band?

Ans. You need to use 4/4 syncopation. Also, when playing this song, you have to keep in mind the accenting of offbeats and use muted downstrokes for better dynamics. 

Q4. How do I capture the groove of the song American Baby while playing it on guitar?

Ans. After learning the chords, strumming patterns, and other crucial aspects of the song from this lesson, we believe you will catch the groove automatically. However, in case you are still missing out, don’t sweat it; use a metronome and practice playing the required chords slowly, focusing on accenting the upstrokes on the off-beat. 

Introduction:

Handy Man is a classic song written by Otis Blackwell in collaboration with Jimmy Jones. But the song became much more popular after James Taylor covered it in his own style of soft rock. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: This song requires you to use soft fingerpicking along with smooth chord transitions. The instructions below show how you can play the arpeggios for this song. Don’t forget to use the thumb-heavy fingerpicking technique.  

e|-----------0------------|  

B|------1------1---------|  

G|----0---0------0------|  

D|-------------2--------|  

A|--3------------------|  

E|----------------------|

Strumming Pattern 

You can use a simple flowing rhythm with a 4/4 time signature: D D U U D U. 

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum

The strumming pattern for the softer version should be played like this: D x D U x U D U.

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum
• X = Muted strum; here, you have to lightly touch the string as you strum. 

Song Structure 

Song Arrangement And Demo: For this song, your guitar instructor is going to be Steve Luciano; he shares the difference between this easy version of the song and how it can be played even by beginners. In addition to this, you will be using capo and simple strumming for this guitar lesson. The capo is going to be on the 2nd fret. 

Why Learn Handy Man Song?

This song uses easy to understand chords, thus, making it a great song to learn for beginners and for other guitarists no matter what their level is. In addition to this, it is a perfect song to play on acoustic guitar as well because it has that laid back feel to it. 

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who sang the original version of the song Handyman? 

Ans. James Jones, the American singer, was the singer and songwriter of the song. 

Q2. What is the meaning of the Handyman?

Ans. A handyman is someone who is skilled at repairing and making things inside or outside the house. 

Q3. Is there a hidden meaning to the song Handyman?

Ans. There is no such hidden meaning attached to the song, in this song a man is offering his services as someone who is able to fix broken hearts and make people happy again. 

Fun Fact: The Taylor version of this song made him win his second Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. 

This guitar song lesson of “Lovesong” by the Cure might feel like brushing your hair with a delay pedal, it is slow, hypnotic and in all manners mysterious. The song is less about learning guitar acrobatics and more about understanding the mood, the texture and its subtlety. 

The main riff you will be learning here is haunting, even though it is made using simple minor chords which cycle through the verses with the emotional restraint of a goth. The beauty of the song hides in plain sight of repetition, encouraging you to keep the E string ring out or even add a drone note on top of it to get the maximum amount of tone clarity.  

As you learn this song on guitar, you have to pay attention to how the lesson walks you through partial barre chords, letting the melody sing beneath the strums. The chorus section of the song gets more poppy, making you strum triads on inner strings. 

Guitar Strumming Pattern of Love Song By The Cure

The strumming pattern is both gentle and steady; the main emphasis is on keeping a relaxed groove to match the song's dreamy vibe. For this guitar lesson, we will be using a basic pattern which is easily doable; at the same time, it is suitable for both verses and choruses. Here’s the common strumming pattern you need to follow: D D U U D U. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

When you are strumming, make sure you allow each string to ring properly to replicate the song's mellow mood. Furthermore, when you are strumming the intro and verse of the song, you have to use partial strums or arpeggios. Pluck individual strings and lightly brush the others just to add texture. 

FAQs – Lovesong By The Cure Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Does the guitar song lesson “Lovesong” by The Cure include lead or melodic lines?

Ans. In some tutorials, you are going to find keyboard melody on top of chord shapes; it is used for crafting a fuller arrangement that matches up with the original recording, but we didn’t do anything here because we do not wish to overcomplicate our lesson. 

Q2. Are there any common mistakes that I need to watch out for when practising “Lovesong” By The Cure on guitar?

Ans. Do not rush the strumming or mute the ringing strings. You need to keep the rhythm relaxed and let chord changes breathe. 

Q3. Do I need to use a capo for the song “Lovesong” by The Cure in order to play in the original key?

Ans. No capo is required; you can play in the original key using open chords and minor variations. 

Introduction

Limp Bizkit recorded the song “Take a Look Around” in the year 2000. It was their first single and tenth track of the album called Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water. 

This particular song ranked as number six and number four by Louder Sound and Kerrang, respectively, as Limp Bizkit's greatest songs of all time. 

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Take a Look Around (MI Theme) as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Song Arrangement and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The song is in the key of A, and the tempo of the song is 100 bpm. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this introduction, Mike Walker, your guitar instructor, is going to show you the tuning settings for the song. You will also get to know how to play this song in one and a half steps down. 

Song Arrangement: Here you will learn about the four bar space that comes in the intro and the second verse, which is something you get to hear a lot in Mission Impossible movies in the background. 

Song Demo: This is the final section of the guitar lesson, here you will get to see how to play the guitar chords alongside the song. 

Welcome to the guitar lesson on I Believe, a collaborative track that came alive in Episode 4 of the first season of The Dewarists. This one’s a musical crossroad between some of India’s most iconic voices, the rock sound of Parikrama, Agnee, and the beautiful vocals of Shilpa Rao. Set and recorded in the vibrant city of Pune, this song was part of a project that was about telling a story of connection, hope, and belief in something bigger than ourselves.

The lyrics of I Believe are filled with quiet strength. Lines like “I believe in the sun, even though it slowly rises” and “I believe in love, even though people live hatred” hit with a impact. It’s a track that reminds us that belief doesn’t always come from evidence, but from the will to hold on to what matters. The song blends English and Hindi lyrics, reflecting the roots and reach of all three artists. It’s a perfect example of what The Dewarists stood for, art that breaks down walls and builds bridges between genres, ideas, and people.

I Believe – Guitar Lesson

This lesson is taught by Mike Walker, who guides you through the arrangement of I Believe in a calm, step-by-step format. The song is built around some familiar chords C, D9(11), Am, D, G, and Em, but what makes it interesting is the way they’re put together.

One of the standout chords here is D9(11). It might look a bit intimidating at first, but it’s just a regular D chord with a couple of notes added, a 9th and an 11th. That gives it a slightly suspended, floating sound. Mike breaks this chord down clearly, showing finger positions and alternate ways to play it if you’re not comfortable with the full voicing. 

The strumming pattern is laid-back and suits the reflective nature of the song. There’s room for both fingerpicking and strumming here, and Mike shows how you can switch between the two depending on the section. The rhythm follows a slow 4/4 feel, letting you focus on dynamics, which bring out the emotion in the song. By the end of the lesson, you’ll know how to play I Believe, and also how to make it sound like you really mean it.

FAQs

Q1. Is I Believe suitable for beginners?

Ans. Yes, this song is great for beginners who know basic chords. The shapes are mostly open chords with a few extended voicings, but nothing too advanced.

Q2. Do I need a capo to play I Believe?

Ans. No, the song is played in standard tuning without a capo.

Introduction:

Even from the name, you can see that the song is going to be uplifting, and it’s a perfect song to feel good about. It is the only single from the soundtrack album of the animated movie Despicable Me 2, which was released in 2013. 

Happy is the song written and performed by Pharell Williams, and the music video of the song was nominated for Best Male Video and Video of the Year by the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The song follows a simple four-chord progression throughout; the arpeggios picking pattern is going to be like this: 

e|-----------1------------|  

B|------1------1---------|  

G|----2---2------2------|  

D|----------------------|  

A|----------------------|  

E|--1------------------| 

Strumming Pattern 

The strumming has to be tight, quick and rhythmic for this song, it follows 4/4 time and there is a funk-style muted strumming feel: D x D U x U D U.

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum
• X = percussive muted strum 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In the introduction section, Mike shows you how to tune up your guitar to play this song. 

Song Arrangement: Here your guitar instructor Mike has divided the song arrangement in different sections and he starts showing you how to play different chords for different sections starting with the intro. 

Song Demo: Finally comes the time when Mike plays the guitar chords with the backing track playing alongside. 

Why Learn Happy By Pharrell Williams Song?

It uses simple major chords that are easy to learn for beginners and even for intermediate players as it will help them be more consistent in their rhythmic strumming. In addition to this, the guitar sound is much funk-inspired, making it a perfect choice for improving your timing and groove. 

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Was the song Happy made specifically for the movie Despicable Me? 

Ans. Yes, the song was written only for the animated movie Despicable Me 2, which was released in 2013. The song received an Academy Award nomination for best original song, and the singer also performed it live at the Oscars ceremony.  

Q2. Who originally sang the Happy? 

Ans. Pharrell Williams has revealed that it was Cee Lo Green who recorded the song for the first time. But the producer didn’t feel like that the song belonged to Green so he gave Pharrell Williams a try and rest is history. 

Q3. What was the reason Pharrell wrote Happy? 

Ans. According to Pharrell the lyrics of the song came out of sarcasm, he wrote the song when he was 40 years old.

Fun Fact: The song got nominated by Academy Awards but it failed to win Best Original Song because it lost to Let It Go from Frozen. 

Introduction

This is one of the upbeat acoustic songs that is pretty easy to learn, as it uses simple chords that anyone new to guitar playing can understand with ease. In addition to this, the chord changes are pretty smooth, thus, giving you a lot of relaxation when it comes to playing the guitar and singing your heart out. 

In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song If It's Love as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords and Progressions, Rhythm and Progression and Song Demo and Conclusion. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: This song has repeated chord progression and is pretty simple as well. The common arpeggio to use for this song is: 

e|-----------0------------|  

B|------1------1---------|  

G|----0---0------0------|  

D|-------------2--------|  

A|--3------------------|  

E|----------------------| 

Strumming Pattern 

This song follows the most basic 4/4 time; the main strumming pattern that you have to use in this song goes something like this: D D U U D U. 

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum

Song Structure 

Introduction: To play this song on guitar along with the backing track you have to tune down your guitar to half step and that’s what you will be learning in the introduction from Steve Luciano, your guitar instructor for this lesson. 

Chords and Progressions: Here you will be learning how to play the intro of the song by using just 2 to 3 different notes that Steve is going to show you. 

Rhythm and Progression: In this part, Steve discusses the importance of filling up the drum sections with a dead sound, meaning you have to keep your hand moving. It will help you with your rhythm. 

Song Demo and Conclusion: This is the final part of the lesson, where Steve will show you how to play the entire song with the backing track. 

Why Learn If It's Love By Train Song?

The strumming pattern and chords used in this song are pretty easy to learn, they are great for improving timing and groove of the music. If you are someone who wants to have an acoustic jam session or wants to enjoy solo performances then it is the song for you. 

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is the Train band still performing and recording new music? 

Ans. Yes, the band is still active and they are performing worldwide in more than 10 countries in 2025 where they have lined-up 25 upcoming shows. 

Q2. Is there any member from the band who split up?

Ans. Pat Monahan is one of the founding members of the band who broke up and went on his way. Apart from him, drummers, guitarists, and even a few other members were also replaced in 2021.

Q3. In which genre of music does the music of Train fall? 

Ans. The music of the train falls under the category of pop rock, rock roots and rock. 

Fun Fact: The song was written on the same day when the hit “Hey, Soul Sister” was written, the song was intended as a way to showcase gratitude to long-time fans. 

Introduction:

This song was originally written and composed during the time of Schultz and Fraites in New York. It was meant to be a kiss-off to disinterested concertgoers. It was the first single from a folk rock band to get certified in the US. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson:

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The song is present in the key of C major. 

Strumming Pattern:

The most common strumming pattern used for playing this song is D - D - U - D - D:

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum
• - = Pause (mute or let the chord ring)

The alternative strumming pattern is D - D - U - U - D - U, this adds more guitar movement in the song and makes the guitar play a bit more smooth. 

Song Structure:

Introduction: The introduction of the song is by J.J. Pattishall, in here he teaches you the tuning required to play this song on guitar. 

Song Arrangement: Here, your guitar instructor talks about the feel of the song and how it helps you play it. In addition, he shares with you all the chords you have to play and how they should be played.

Sing and Play: In this section, you will learn how to time your chords while you are singing. 

Song Demo: Finally this is the part where your guitar instructor will show you how to play the entirety of the song with the song running in the background. 

In this video lesson Ashish Noel John teaches how to play the song Stay as part of our Guitar series on English song lessons. The song lesson is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords and Rhythms, Improvisation, Song Arrangement, and Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Rafta Rafta as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords and Rhythm, Song Demo, Conclusion (Chords and Rhythm Section), Easy Version, Overdub Section and Solo Lesson. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

This guitar lesson of Dil Dhadakne Do is to help you learn the energetic and groovy tone of the song, which makes it iconic and memorable. It’s a song that follows a funk-pop rhythm in addition to rock undertones. 

In addition to the song, you will also learn tight strumming, upbeat timing, and performance-ready skills, which are essential for both solo and band-style setups. Both Farhan Akhtar and Priyanka Chopra have given their voices, which results in the refreshing indie-pop twist to the song. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this intro, you will be introduced to your guitar instructor, Mike Walker, who will show you how to tune up the guitar for this song. 

Song Arrangement: Right here is the structured breakdown of the song; you will learn how the different parts, such as verse, intro, chorus, and bridge of this song, should be played on your electric guitar.This is the most crucial part of the lesson because it allows you to understand the musical journey of this song.

Song Demo: Here, Mike will play the guitar parts with the backing track to help you see how you need to sync up the guitar chords with the vocals and the other instruments; with this song demo, you get to see, hear, and feel the song in action. 

Improvisation: For the improvisation, Mike has taken the route of introducing a bluesy tone in the song. To achieve this sound, he used a B-flat scale. He will first play the song in the given scale and then explain how it affects the overall sound of the song.  

FAQs – Dil Dhadakne Do Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. How does the key of the song Dil Dhadakne Do influence the chord selection?  

Ans. The song is in the key of D major; this particular key gives the entire song a bright and more uplifting tone. It also defines the feel-good progression, which makes the song lively and upbeat. 

Q2. How should I adapt my guitar strumming to learn Dil Dhadakne Do? 

Ans. The song follows a common time stamp of 4/4; to match it, you need to make sure that your strumming follows syncopation, with accented upstrokes and dynamic variations. If you wish, you can also add muted percussive strumming in order to capture the true groove of the original recording.  

Q3) What scales should I be using if I wish to improvise guitar play for this song? 

Ans. You should be sticking to D major to create a melodic improvisation; on the other hand, for simpler soloing, you can go with D major pentatonic, and if you wish to add more depth to the song, you can use D Lydian raise to the 4th during the instrumental breaks or outro of the song.