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Want to learn how to play “Hard Candy Christmas” as performed by Zach Top? This acoustic guitar tutorial walks you through all the chords, strumming patterns, and lyrics to help you play and sing along with confidence.

While the song was originally made famous by Dolly Parton, this lesson focuses on the Zach Top version, giving it that modern country twist while keeping the warm, classic feel of the Christmas original.

In this video, I’ll break it down step by step so players of all levels — beginner, intermediate, or advanced — can jump right in and start playing.

Song Details

• CAPO: None

• CHORDS: G, C, D, Am, E, Bm

• STRUMMING: DUDUDUDU

This arrangement uses a clean and steady down-up strumming pattern that keeps the rhythm smooth and flowing. With a mix of major and minor chords, it creates that bittersweet, nostalgic Christmas sound the song is known for.

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If you’re ready to learn a fun, easy, 3 chord, feel-good country tune, this one’s for you! In today’s guitar lesson, we’ll go over how to play “Good Times & Tan Lines” by Zach Top — a perfect summertime song that captures that classic country groove and laid-back vibe.

You’ll learn the chords, strumming pattern, and rhythm that make this song so catchy and fun to play. Whether you’re strumming around the campfire or just picking at home, this one will fit right in your setlist.

🎸 Song Details
Artist: Zach Top
Song: Good Times & Tan Lines
Tuning: Standard
Capo: NO
Chords: D/A/G
Strumming Pattern: DUDUDUDU

Once you get these basics down, you’ll be able to play right along with Zach Top’s recording and capture that classic country sound.

👉 Watch the full lesson video below to see the chord shapes, strumming breakdown, and how it all comes together:

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If you’ve been looking to learn “South Of Sanity” by Zach Top on guitar, this lesson will walk you through everything you need to know! This new track is quickly becoming a favorite among country fans, and it’s a great one to add to your setlist if you enjoy playing modern country with a traditional feel.

In this tutorial, I’ll break down the chords, picking, strumming patterns, and techniques you need to play the song confidently. Whether you’re an intermediate player or just starting out with country-style guitar, you’ll find this lesson easy to follow.

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What You’ll Learn in This Lesson

• The tuning and capo placement you’ll need

• All the chords used in the song

• The strumming pattern that drives the rhythm

• Tips for keeping the groove and capturing Zach Top’s cou

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