Brown Eyed Girl

About This Lesson

One of the most recognizable acoustic intros in rock history, Van Morrison's 1967 classic is a great song for beginning and intermediate players. The chord progression sits comfortably under the fingers and the strumming pattern teaches you how to lock in with a band feel.

In this multipart lesson Neil walks through the song from the very first lick to the outro, breaking down each section at a pace you can follow.

What You'll Learn

• The famous opening guitar lick — note for note
• The four-chord verse progression in G
• Right-hand strumming with the snare-drum-style backbeat
• How to phrase the chorus to match the original recording
• Tips for playing along with the record and singing at the same time

Skill Level

Beginner to intermediate. If you already know your open chords and can change between them cleanly, you'll do great with this one.