Learn to Play "Weren't For The Wind" by Ella Langley – Guitar Tutorial

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Hey Guitar Friends! In today’s lesson, we’re diving into Weren’t For The Wind by Ella Langley. This song has a heartfelt country feel and is perfect for acoustic guitar. I’ll break down the chords, strumming pattern, and everything you need to play it!

Chords You’ll Need

For this song, you’ll be using five easy and common chords:

• Am
• C
• G
• D
• Em

Make sure you're comfortable switching between these before playing along!

Capo Placement

You’ll need to place your capo on the 2nd fret to match the original key. This makes it easier to play while keeping the song’s signature sound.

Strumming Pattern

The strumming pattern for this song is a steady DUDUDUDU (down-up-down-up-down-up-down-up). Keeping a consistent rhythm is key, so start slow and build up speed as you get comfortable.

Tips for Playing the Song

• Smooth Chord Transitions – Work on shifting between chords fluidly, especially when moving from Am to C and G to D.
• Keep the Strumming Even – Since this pattern is continuous, try muting the strings slightly for dynamics and groove.
• Sing Along – Once you’ve got the chords down, try singing while playing to feel the song’s natural flow.

Watch the Full Tutorial

Check out my full video lesson on YouTube, where I walk you through each part step by step! 🎸

🔗 Weren't For The Wind Acoustic Guitar Tutorial

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Let me know how you’re doing with the song in the comments. Keep pickin’ and see you in the next lesson!

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