I got my acoustic guitar a year ago today. (Thank you, Dear Katherine.) Since then, I have learned how to play (and sing) the following songs:
- "The House of the Rising Sun," by the Animals (1966)
- "Wild Thing," by the Troggs (1966)
- "Over the Hills and Far Away" (parts), by Led Zeppelin (1973)
- "Melissa," by the Allman Brothers Band (1972)
- "The Star-Spangled Banner"
- "Oh, Pretty Woman," by Roy Orbison (1964)
- "A Horse with No Name," by America (1972)
- "No Reply," by the Beatles (1964)
- "Don't Walk Away," by Zebra (1983)
- "Venus," by Shocking Blue (1969)
- "Nowhere's Too Far (For My Baby)," by Peter Frampton (1975)
- "Timothy," by the Buoys (1971)
- "Hello It's Me," by Todd Rundgren (1972)
- "Heart of Gold," by Neil Young (Featuring Stray Gators) (1972)
- "Old Man," by Neil Young (Featuring Stray Gators) (1972)
- "You're My Best Friend," by Queen (1975)
- "Radar Love," by Golden Earring (1973)
- "Beautiful Loser," by Bob Seger (1975)
- "Space Oddity," by David Bowie (1969)
- "Wish You Were Here," by Pink Floyd (1975)
- "Show Me the Way," by Peter Frampton (1976)
- "Home on the Range," by Michael Martin Murphey (1990)
- "For What It's Worth," by Buffalo Springfield (1967)
- "Who'll Stop the Rain," by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1970)
- "I'm Not in Love," by 10cc (1975)
Philosophy cultivates my mind. Cycling exercises my body. Music engages my spirit.
Addendum: If you want my transcription of any of these songs, send me an e-mail message.
