How to play 'Wichita Lineman' (Glen Campbell)

I love this song! Originally written by Jimmy Webb - we'll explore the definitive version by Glen Campbell from 1968 - Fabulous! This one will stretch your chord vocabulary and add colour and spice to your everyday playing. We'll do a slow playalong after tearing all the chords apart and then a full speed playalong toward the end. Let's get rolling!
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[randycrumbaugh]

The best lesson of this song on the internet. Well done!

[chuckstang]

Timeless classic that I've listened to since I was a boy and am now in my 60s. Thank you for sharing this tutorial.

[KevinORourke]

I heard Rick Beato say that and now I hear you agree with him. I also agree. I just love it. Glen Campbell was such an underrated guitar player for a guy who was one of the best.

[dougmackey]

Kind of an emotional song for me. Reminds of when I was young and my dad drove me on my paper route when the weather was bad. He’d be listening to the radio this was one of those songs from that era. And such a melancholy vibe to this song. Lost my dad 4 years ago. Every time I hear this song I think of Dad. Thanks for sharing Shane, love this song.

[robinnewton]

Mom loves Country music. I always loved this one. So beautiful.

[JoeBytowner]

"And I need you more than want you....And I need you for all time..."
I must have got something in my eye while learning this song. Thank you so much for teaching this.

[elvisfan]

Love your guitar teachings Shane. I love this song but never have tried to learn those different chords yet Shane.

[jimwaller]

LISTEN... My ABSOLUTE favorite song of ALL Time. It is the BEST. Jimmy Webb masterpiece and Glen made it the timeless classic it is and always will be. LOVE!!! Thank you Shane.

[jordanperlow]

If anyone here ever has the chance to see Jimmy Webb, don't miss the show; great music of course and the stories behind the songs. If not, the Beato interview of him is priceless. The mutual admiration and friendship between Jimmy Webb and Glen Campbell endures in the genuine story telling that JW brings to his shows. Great lesson Shane, and hope to see more Jimmy Webb tunes featured in the years to come!

[rick]

So glad you’ve taken this song on , looked at it many times but no one has broken it down in a manageable way. Of course you do what you do the best. Great job can’t wait to get at it .

[ditchgator]

The feel of this tune has to support the lyrics for it to hit the soul.
Incredible how it takes our imagination. 😎👍👍
Thanks Shane😎👍👍
😎✌👍❤🖖

[Stringbean]

Another great classic for me to learn and get down here on a very hot Summers day here in the UK. Such a beautiful song. Thank you.

[Matt-B]

"And I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time."
I hadn't noticed those lyrics until I met my partner. Now i understand. That's love.

[chrisbergonzi]

Shane, you rock. This is one my "all-time" favorites. Great pal...

[timwhite]

Great lesson and right on the mark. Thank you. Tim

[ScottWaldenGuitar]

Thanks for the lesson. And yeah, this is one of the best songs of all time. Absolute perfection.

[davidradley]

Hi Shane ! What a song choice ! So worth the time it will take to learn these new chords. Glen Campbell will always be remembered as a member of the Wrecking Crew and one of the all time great guitarists. Can’t thank you enough for a lesson on this classic gem . Thanks again for what you do

[guitarDad]

Awesome Shane. I love this classic and did learn it at one time. I'm going to re-learn it again using your arrangement and play it around my firepit this summer. Thanks for sharing.

[rodger]

I'm on day two watching this video. I remember back in the late 60's to early 70's, I watched the Glen Campbell Good Time Hour every week. Great TV show. BTW: you have a great voice.

[wendyhall]

Yes, follow Rick Beato, always a Glenn Campbell fan and this song is can't wait to hear your rendition. I'm sure it's