Jerry Jeff Walker – Mr Bojangles
Learn how to play Jerry Jeff Walker – Mr Bojangles note-for-note on guitar.
A pretty easy one, but a great and famous song nonetheless. You’ll get 2 videos, chord and lyric sheet and even tabs (although you don’t really need tabs for this song).
Difficulty Level: Easy
Barre chords: Yes
Thumb over chords: Yes
Playing Style: Strummed with picked bass notes
Tuning: Standard
The complete file contains a lesson video, a performance play thru video, full tabs, chords and lyrics. You’ll receive a link to download the lesson which will download as a zip file of 117 Mb containing all the lesson content.
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You’ll receive at least two videos per song, one lesson and one performance-standard play-through. You’ll receive the chords/lyrics and guitar tabs as PDF files.
The videos are mp4 format and should play on PC’s, Macs and most mobile devices.
They will download as Zip files. If you don’t have a Zip program on your PC you’ll need to install one to open the file. I use Zipeg which you can get free, here.
If you want to download to an iPad or iPhone you’ll need an app to do so, please read here to know more about it.
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David Pike says
Nothing to do with guitar, but if you want some insight into this fabulous song, check out Sammy Davis Jr.’s performance. Sammy is a ‘hoofer’, tap dancer, from childhood, and completely relates to Mr. Bojangles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvYmL5KsvYA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5voM2HExV_Q
David Pike says
Great lesson, Jerry, I had totally forgotten that I used to play this song. With your help, Jerry, I’m getting back to it today. It’s great for a beginner, where you can make a beautiful sound without a lot of fancy fingerings or picking. As the student learns more, there is almost no limit to the ‘fancies’. you can add. For advanced students, also check the instrumental performance piece a la Chet Atkins, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ_awPTSYU4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h52CNcZyqss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji3ELIGST_k
http://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/chet-atkins-mr-bojangles-tab-s28161t0
or just google “Mr. Bojangles” “Chet Atkins”
Carlos says
Thank you very much. Your lessons are excellent.
Anonymous says
Thanks Jerry, another great lesson.
Karel says
Thanks. Easy to follow lessons for beginners.
And when you play it, it sounds great. Even for a beginner.
By the way, nice voice :-)
JACK says
Great video on Mr BOjangles , but your site wont take my info to download tabs and video as offered ?
Shirley says
Such a wonderful lesson easy to understand at a pace able to absorb, Thank you so much. Lovely performance of a lovely song. Nice singing too.
Darrel hanks says
How can I buy lessons sent to my street adress and list of lessons?
Damien Hazelton says
Nice tutorial on YouTube. Keep up the good work!
Registered but no eMail with link for Mr Bojangles:-(
Checked in spam folder already…
System problem?
Thanks,
Damien
Terry Green says
Thanks Jerry
I tried this one many years ago, but my teacher made it more complicated than I needed at the time but then again I am learning patience step by step.
Thank you
Terry
Mike Cee says
That’s great,thanks Jerry, looking forward to the James Taylor set, all the best,
John says
Thank you Jerry,
I have been after this one for a while now. It has a resonance with dog lovers. I owe you one. Cheers John
Bill Radley says
Hi Guys. Thanks for the great freebies, I have gone on and purchased a few from you and its all great stuff. Keep up the great work.
Mario Rovirosa says
Jerry as always thanks a lot, you’re the BEST!!!!
Please give may regards to Mike
Roy says
Many thanks for the great freebies Jerry mate, downloaded in just a couple of minutes and straight into it. Also, thanks for the improved download speeds.
Have a great day mate.
Roy.
Rick Brown says
Your the best!!
Patrick Murphy says
Jerry,
Thanks. I have bought so much learning material I don’t know where to start anymore. However, continue to send me new material that you do. I am sure I will be excited to see what is new. Thanks.