Simple Man Guitar Lesson for Beginners - EASY 3 Chord Song!

NOTE: The original song is tuned down a half step. I did not do that in this video to keep it simple. But if you want to play along with the original song then the guitar is tuned down to: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb.

👉 Follow along with my Simple Man guitar lesson notes here:

⏱ Simple Man Guitar Lesson Chapters: ⏱

0:00 - Simple Man Intro and Chords
1:27 - Quick Bass Line
3:45 - Simple Man Chord Progression
4:26 - Easier Strumming Pattern
5:34 - Strumming Pattern I use
7:20 - Simple Man Playalong

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[BlackMoonChild]

I picked up my husband's guitar yesterday and randomly came across your videos. And now I can play a song. You take all the frustration out and keep the fun.

[roboshark]

Lauren you were the first YouTube guitar teacher I learned from 3yrs ago.
Iv since graduated to some more technical stuff but my foundation is all Bateman.
Thanks again

[eliirving]

I have barely held a guitar and this video gave me the motivation to start learning. I keep coming back to it. I now practice every day for hours. Thank you!

[birdmanvon]

I don’t usually leave comments but this this was one of the best videos that I have ever used for learning guitar. I am currently taking classes and just trying to learn a little extra on the side for fun but the way you slow things down and show the charts the whole time is phenomenal!!! Thank you so much!!

[tcb]

Fun fact about Ronnie, he never wrote down lyrics, they were all in his head when he brought them to the band

[HIGH_VOLTGE]

you are actually the only yt'er who teaches songs slowly and for actual beginners. First Bad Moon Rising and now Simple Man, thank you

[johndownie]

I'm a 60 year old beginner, i have your beginner course. This song is what i aspire to and this video will help me greatly. I love your ways and find them most helpful. I also only have one arm which makes things a bit more difficult, so your easy chords are a great help. I have watched Dirk Thomson and have my chords worked out. My biggest problem is i can't play and sing, i go to pieces when i try.

[markburgess]

Hi Lauren, Just found this video and love that you specialise in teaching seniors. At 61 as you specialise at teaching seniors I wish you were UK based and were near me.
I just got my first guitar and found a tutor close by but is on holiday until mid October and I'm itching to start.
Nothing like a bit of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Best wishes, Mark

[mrltn]

bought my first guitar few months back - (Im 60) and learning - Thanks Lauren !! You are a great teacher !!

[jdnny]

You are the best teacher as far as I’m concerned, I’m elderly.

[marcd]

Thank you for this video, Laura. I started to play many years ago in high school, but never made it to a solid intermediate level before life happened. I'm 60 now and my wife and I are setting up a music room in our home (she plays drums and I also started keyboards recently), so watching lessons like you showed here is a big help to bring up the level of my guitar playing.

[tonyjones]

I'll be 55 on the 22nd of April and have always wanted to learn to play the guitar. So as an early bday present to myself I purchased a nice electric Strat A Like that arrived yesterday. Rather than bouncing around from different ebooks and YT videos, Ive been looking to find a structured type course and landed here. After watching this video, I really think I've found the perfect teacher for me so looking forward to taking your courses! I'm a huge Skynyrd fan and this was great to see the way you broke it down!

[BanboyeConsty]

I enjoy following your guitar lessons Lauren. You are an amazing teacher

[Drew]

Awesome tutorial! I just bought my first guitar at 29 years old. I know nothing of chords or how to read music but this tutorial give me hope. Thank you!

[AjaxCrypto]

I have two items to thank Lauren Bateman for: I can now make my cord changes fast enough to keep up with this video and the complement from my wonderful wife of twenty years made. She recognized the song I was playing. 🙂

[timtoscano]

I was not expecting that at the end. You're Awesome !!!

[grinningCat]

I LOVE this song...but i am 45 years old and just started to learn playing guitar a month ago....i looked it up and thought yea maybe in a year or two :)....you version is very nicely broken down and still sounds close enough to the original..i love it...i m gonna practice anc practice till im fast enough!

Thanks alot! Sub earned

[amandaaldrich]

You are a wonderful teacher! I am a beginner older adult and you explain guitar very easy i have learning difficulty and thanks for the easy lessons. You amazing at your job!

[christopherbeatty]

I LOVE YOU LAURA, I WISH YOU WERE HERE UP CLOSE. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU GIVE TO BEGINERS LIKE MYSELF. ❤