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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 ...