August Updates and Newsletter

Aug 20th: The August site update has been completed, the August Guitar Chords and Lyrics Newsletter was issued to over 6,000 guitarist subscribers on 20th August, with 10 more songs added, more tips and articles, and recommended resources for the learning and proficient guitar player.

The August Guitar chords newsletter can be viewed online at http://www.guitarsongs.info/news200805.htm

Ten songs added to the site in August from Damien Rice, Jack Johnson, Gwen Stefani, Pete Yorn, Stereophonics, Kaiser Chiefs, Daniel Powter, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Randy Travis and Weezer.

Also great tips and articles from Chris Elmore ( GuitarTips ), Tony Alfrano ( GuitarLeads ) and Jermain Griggs ( Hear&Play Piano Lessons )

Enjoy your music,
PJ

P.J. Murphy, Webmaster, PJ's Guitar Chords and Lyrics
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Amy Winehouse - He can only hold her

Apologies for the delay in posting another Amy song. I have been delighted to see her turn in fabulous performances during the music festival season, at Glastonbury, Oxegen, and the recent 'V' Festival. There seems to be an almost even split between her supporters and detractors. I'm firmly in the pro-Amy camp, and I sincerely hope she can defeat the demons which have threatened her career in the past few years.

"He can only hold her", from the brilliant "Back to Black" album is the 10th song of hers I've posted to my guitar chords site, on the Amy Winehouse songs page ( obviously! ). I certainly intend to work out more of the songs, but it is more difficult to work out basic chords suitable for early learners for Jazz style music. So bear with me please!!

You can check out my interpretation of "He can only hold her", plus the 9 other Amy songs I've chorded, at the Amy Winehouse guitar songs link below:


http://www.guitarsongs.info/amy-winehouse.htm

You can find out more about Amy Winehouse and her music on her official website : http://www.amywinehouse.co.uk/ or on Wikipedia : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Winehouse


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Coldplay - Violet Hill and Viva La Vida chords

It's been quite a while since I posted a Coldplay song. To be honest, I wasn't a big fan of the X&Y album, and didn't really expect to be enthusiastic enough about any of their new stuff to work out and post any new songs of theirs.

But, the new album, "Viva La Vida or Death and All his Friends" is showing distinct promise, growing on me the more I hear it.

I've worked out playable versions of both of the singles realeased so far from the album - "Violet Hill" and "Viva La Vida", you can check out my interpretations at the link below:


PJs Guitar Chords and Lyrics - Coldplay songs

You can use this YouTube search to locate and play the videos for the songs.

You can buy Coldplay music at CDUniverse - Coldplay Music page

Coldplay's official site can be found at http://www.coldplay.com/ and their MySpace page is at http://www.myspace.com/coldplay


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Jack Johnson - Bubble Toes

August 16 - added Jack Johnson's 'Bubble Toes' ( Bubbly Toes ? ) to my Jack Johnson Song chords page - www.guitarsongs.info/jack-johnson.htm, Just started listening to JJ, and this song is pretty cool, so I'll probably be adding more of his stuff.


Check out the chords and lyrics to 1400+ other great songs at PJ's Guitar Chords and Lyrics

Also - check out the articles and lessons on my GuitarTips blog http://www.guitar-tips.blogspot.com/ All articles supplied by Chris Elmore, GuitarTips webmaster especially for my site visitors.

For those if you aspiring to play keyboards, I highly recommend Jermaine Griggs' HearAndPlay program. The 'play by ear' techniques he employs had me playing some of my favourite songs literally within days, and I'm building up a real keyboard repertoire now. Whatever your musical preferences - Rock, Soul, Country, Blues - this program will have you playing your favourite songs on piano/keyboards ( and understanding how to recognize regularly used sequences for re-use in other songs ) in just a few days


Enjoy your music,
P.J. Murphy
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Kaiser Chiefs - I predict a Riot

Added 'I predict a Riot' to the Miscellaneous Rock Song chords and lyrics chords page - www.guitarsongs.info/rock.htm, ( click on the letter 'I' to jump to songs beggining with 'I' ) on August 14.

NOTE: All Kaiser Chiefs song chords have been moved to my Kaiser Chiefs guitar chords page.
Click this link for the chords to Kaiser Chiefs "I predict a riot". 


Check out the chords and lyrics to 1900+ other great songs at PJ's Guitar Chords and Lyrics
Also - check out the articles on my GuitarTips blog http://www.guitar-tips.blogspot.com
All articles supplied by Chris Elmore, GuitarTips webmaster for my site visitors.

Enjoy your music,
P.J. Murphy
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Scouting for Girls - Heartbeat chords and lyrics

Scouting for Girls are one of the latest in the new breed of 'Britpop' bands, although possibly 'BritRock' might be more appropriate.

Their first album, 'Scouting for Girls' released at the end of 2007, went platinum, and reached #1 in the UK album charts in January 2008.

I had already worked out my chords and lyrics interpretation for an earlier single from the album - "Elvis Ain't Dead", which is on my miscellaneous Rock guitar songs page.

I have now worked out a playable version of the latest single "Heartbeat", and his has also been added to the Rock songs chords and lyrics page. I hope you have fun with it!

You can check it out by clicking on the link below:

Miscellaneous rock guitar songs: Scouting For Girls - 'Heartbeat'


The Official Scouting for Girls website can be found at http://www.scoutingforgirls.co.uk/ , you can check out their music online at the link below:

Scouting for Girls CDs at CD Universe


Check out "Heartbeat" on YouTube HERE

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Little Drop of Poison - Tom Waits

I have been remiss in not posting any songs by my favourite arist of late.

This is another song from the amazing triple CD "Orphans - Bawlers, Brawlers and Bastards" by the indescribably brilliant Tom Waits.

This time round I've worked out my interpretation of the wonderfully quirky "Little Drop of Poison", from the "Bawlers" CD, this song also featured in the soundtrack of "Shrek 2"

You can find my version of the chords and lyrics to "Little Drop of Poison" at the link below:


PJ's Guitar Chords and Lyrics - Tom Waits

The Tom Waits album "Orphans - Bawlers, Brawlers and Bastards" can be purchased online at
this Tom Waits CD Universe music link

You can check out Tom's official website at : http://www.tomwaits.com/


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P.J. Murphy
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Belle & Sebastian - If you're feeling sinister chords

Belle and Sebastian are yet another great band who almost passed me by. A friend who is a big fan was berating me for not including any of their songs, so I've started listening to them, and really like the individual sound and creative lyrics.

I listened to their earlier stuff first, so I've worked out my interpretation of the title song from their 1996 album "If you're feeling Sinister" as the first B&S song on my site, PJs Guitar Chords and Lyrics, at the link below:


Belle and Sebastian - If you're feeling sinister chords and lyrics


You can buy their albums, including "If you're feeling Sinister", ( there's also live version of this recorded at the Barbican in 2005 ) at CD Universe - Belle and Sebastian music page

The official Belle and Sebastian website is at http://www.belleandsebastian.com/ and you can check out their MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/thebandbelleandsebastian



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Tom Waits - Fannin Street chords and lyrics

Another song from the amazing triple CD "Orphans - Bawlers, Brawlers and Bastards" by the indescribably brilliant Tom Waits. I must admit I have been very lax in working out songs from this album, it's all too easy to just sit back and enjoy the genius that is Tom, without having to pause to check a chord change or figure out a lyric.

But... I love to play the songs myself, so I will persist!

This time round I've worked out my interpretation of the gorgeously understated "Fannin Street", from the "Bawlers" CD, which contains the more ballady stuff.

You can find my version of the chords and lyrics to "Fannin Street" at the link below:


PJ's Guitar Chords and Lyrics - Tom Waits

The Tom Waits album "Orphans - Bawlers, Brawlers and Bastards" can be purchased online at
this Tom Waits CD Universe music link

You can check out Tom's official website at : http://www.tomwaits.com/


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The Shins - Caring is Creepy chords and lyrics

My first exposure to the Shins, as with quite a few bands, was hearing one of their songs ( New Slang ) on the TV show "Scrubs". I bought the album "Oh Inverted World", but really only gave it a few listens. Walking the pup has proved to be a great way for me to rediscover bands like this, as my random MP3 player list throws up gems that make me take out the player to check the band and song.

This has happened with several Shins songs, so I created a seperate Shins page on my free guitar songs website a few weeks ago. I have now worked out my interpretation of "Caring is Creepy", and have added it to my The Shins songs page - check it out at the link below:

The Shins - "Caring is Creepy" guitar chords and lyrics

It's quite an intricate song, but I've worked out a version with pretty straightforward chords - D, A, G, Bm, Em and F#m

Check out the chords and lyrics here and check outYouTube if you want to try play along. It should be in the right key.


You can buy all of The Shins music at CDUniverse - The Shins Music page

The Shins official site can be found at http://www.theshins.com/ and their MySpace page is at http://www.myspace.com/theshins


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The Shins - Split Needles Chords and Lyrics

Finally getting back up to date with my Shins song versions, this time I've added "Split Needles" from their brilliant "Wincing the Night Away" album. I may still go back to their earlier stuff, particularly "Oh Inverted World" - these are one of those bands that 'nearly got away', now that I've started to listen to them in earnest, I'd really like to work out some more playable versions of the songs.

Meanwhile you'll find my interpretation of "Split Needles" on my guitar chords website at the link below

The Shins - "Split Needles" guitar chords and lyrics

The song is actually in the key of D minor, but I've suggested using a capo on 3rd fret and playing in Bm, which means you use chords Bm, D, A, G, E which should suit most players' capabilities

Check it out here on YouTube if you want to try play along. It should be in the right key.


You can buy all of The Shins music at CDUniverse - The Shins Music page

You can check out The Shins official website at http://www.theshins.com/ and their MySpace page is at http://www.myspace.com/theshins


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P.J. Murphy
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The Kooks 'Seaside' chords and lyrics

I recently posted "Always where I need to be" from the new Kooks album "Konk" - and hopefully will be working out some more songs from this excellent 2nd album.

But... I received a request ( or possibly a reprimand ) from one of my visitors, who asked in my Guestbook if I could post a "simple" version of "Seaside", the first track from their debut album "Inside in/Inside Out'.

When I listened to the song again, I could see what he meant - it was in the key of E flat minor ( well, actually F sharp major but let's not get hung up on detail! ), which doesn't lend itself to handy chords for the learning guitarist to get around.

So I transposed the chords down to B minor ( A major ), which produced a set of chords ( Bm, D, G, A, E ) which most early learners could get their fingers around, and posted it to PJs free Guitar Chords site at the link below:

PJs Kooks Guitar Chords and Lyrics page

It's a short, cute little summer song, check it out here on Youtube and see if you can play along. If you put a capo on the 4th fret, and play the chords indicated, you should find that you're in the right key.

You can buy all of the Kooks music at CDUniverse - The Kooks Music page

The Kooks official site can be found at http://www.thekooks.co.uk/ and their MySpace page is at http://www.myspace.com/thekooks


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