Lesson 5 Simplest boogie style song lesson

The I chord: is you IVI guitar strummed open.

IV Chord: Hold your slide lightly upon the strings directly above the 5th fret.

V Chord: Hold your slide lightly upon the strings directly above the 7th fret.

I, IV and V are Roman Numerals for 1, 4 and 5.

If you don’t have a slide, lay your finger - not right over those frets, but a little bit in the direction of the head stock (tuners). It will take fairly strong pressure to get
a good sound. It will sound good even if you get only the two big strings fretted.

Singer’s note: IF you think you can’t sing, you can pretty much just talk this song. Get your yeah –yeahs out and try it. Either talking or singing, out a little growl and ^%$&* attitude in your voice.

Want Ad Blues By John Lee Hooker
(get your I chord boogie started and keep it up until you change to the IV chord.)

I
I read your ad this morning you, said you want a real good man.

IV I
I read your ad this morning you, said you want a real good man.

V IV I
Now I'm here with you baby, I want to know your plan.

When I go to work, I have to wear my uniform.
When I go to work, I have to wear my uniform.
I got news for you baby, I keep the darn thing on.

Well I can't hully gully, I can't do a shimmy,
But when it comes to lovin', I'm a lovin' little fool.
Come on baby , love me all night long.
I got news for you honey, win yourself a home.

Well go to the bedroom, honey fix the bedroom up.
Well go to the bedroom, fix the bedroom up.
Got a whole lotta talkin', wanna talk to you, alright.

Repeat verse one.

Check out Knotlenny’ CBG 101 for similar lesson.