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How to Play "With a Little Help from My Friends" on guitar

A man playing guitar while reading chord instructions.

James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson.

This beginner guitar lesson is for how Handsome Alvin plays "With a Little Help from My Friends" by The Beatles. If you want to learn how to play "With a Little Help from My Friends" by The Beatles on acoustic guitar, this is the video tutorial for you.

Capo 3rd Fret (original 2nd Fret)

Verse Chord Progression:

D A; E; G A7; D; (twice)

Strumming:

D DU D DU (2 chord bars)

D DUDUDU (1 chord bars)

Chorus Chord Progression:

C G; D; (3 times)

A; A; (chorus 1 only)

Bridge Chord Progression:

Bm; E; D C; G (twice)

Outro Chord Progression:

C G; D; (3 times)

C; G; Bb; F; D III;

Song Order:

Verse 1

Chorus

Verse 2

Chorus

Bridge

Verse 3

Chorus

Bridge

Out Chorus

PLEASE NOTE: This acoustic guitar lesson is for Handsome Alvin's interpretation of the song. It could be very close to the original song, or it could be very different. Their covers are designed to be played by an acoustic duo in live performances, therefore they cannot play the songs as a full band can. Please appreciate the songs for their arrangements and enjoy.

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