My Way – Riley Green | Drop D Guitar Tutorial (Chords + Strumming)

If you’ve been wanting to learn “My Way” by Riley Green on guitar, this Drop D guitar tutorial will walk you through the exact chords, timing, and strumming pattern I use in the video lesson above.

Guitar Tuning for “My Way”

• Tuning: Drop D (D A D G B E)
• Make sure your low E string is tuned down to D to match the sound of the original track.
• Use a clip-on tuner if you’re new to Drop D so everything stays in tune while you’re practicing.

Chords Used in This My Way Guitar Lesson

In this My Way guitar tutorial, we use simple open chords that sound big because of the Drop D tuning. Here are the main shapes you’ll see in the video:

• D (Drop D power chord shape)
• G
• A
• Bm (or an easier substitute if you’re a beginner)

Watch the video above to see exactly how I finger each chord in Drop D and how I move between them smoothly.

Full Play Through Here:

Strumming Pattern & Rhythm

The groove of “My Way” is what makes it fun to play. In the lesson, I break down the strumming pattern slowly so you can lock in the feel before speeding it up.

• Start with a simple downstrum on each beat
• Add in upstrokes once you’re comfortable
• Focus on keeping a steady tempo first, then add dynamics

Tips For Playing “My Way” Cleanly

• Practice switching between chords slowly in time with a metronome
• Work on muting unwanted strings with your fretting and picking hands
• Loop the trickiest section of the song until it feels natural

More Riley Green & Country Guitar Lessons

If you enjoyed this My Way Riley Green guitar lesson, you’ll probably like these other country guitar tutorials as well: 

Make It Rain - Riley Green

Jesus Saves - Riley Green

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