Level: 3
Tuning: Standard

This well-known tune was written by John D. Loudermilk for Chet Atkins. The version I grew up with and learned as a child was performed by Doc Watson, who recorded it twice. Once with his son Merle and the other time with bassist Russ Savakus. The thing that stuck with me is that both versions were recorded with capos, which, as a kid, gave me a hard time because the fret markers threw me off! Despite this, it really helped me concentrate and focus more on the music and helped me gain confidence and fluency on the fretboard without having to look at my hands.

I present my arrangement with the capo on the third fret and draw attention to this because you will be compelled to rely on your ears rather than the fret markers to help guide you through the piece. The arrangement highlights a variation, some great arpeggios, turn arounds, double pull-offs, moving bass lines and simple suggestions on adding interest to the melody. This is a must tune for any fingerstyle guitarist and is a good piece to start working on movable bass lines and awareness on the fingerboard.... without looking!