How To: Play "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" on guitar

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 "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" by The Beatles, which has also been covered by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. If you want to learn how to play "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" by The Beatles on acoustic guitar, this is the video tutorial for you.

Timing: 6/8 (or two lots of 3/4)

Strumming: D DUDU D DUDU

Verse Chord Progression:

G Dsus4; F C; C; F C; (twice)
D;
G Dsus4; F C; C; F C; (twice)
D; D;

Chorus Chord Progression:

G; C; Dsus4 D; Dsus2 D (twice or four times for the Handsome Alvin version)

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.