The Beatles Rocky Raccoon Guitar Lesson (Easy Acoustic)

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[freddysnewchannel]

Back in 1968, (I was 11) I learned to play this ditty after bringing The White Album home. I couldn't be separated from the album so everywhere we went (mum, dad and I) visiting my aunties etc I'd take it and my tiny record player with its 2 & 1/2 inch speaker. If they didn't have a 240v wall socket I'd refuse to go but at 11 whatever Mum & Dad sad trumped my needs.
The Beatles still raise the goosebumps on my arms even after 54 years.

[Liveonprayer]

"her name was Magill and she called herself Lil. but everyone knew her as Marty". Thanks Lil, I mean Marty. :)

[abbeyr]

I’ve been so obsessed with this song recently, can’t wait to learn it!!

[joeacebo]

Wow! I haven’t played Rocky Raccoon in over 20 years! A friend in college spent a long time learning it by ear and was so excited to show me when he figured it out. Thanks for the memories Marty!

[alexander_winston]

Marty Raccoon checked into his room
Only to find Gideon's Bible
Marty had come, equipped with a guitar
To play the ears off his rival

[higorandrade]

Bro the simplicity of this song makes it so beautiful

[natarly]

this is one of my most favorite beatles songs and i finally decided to teach myself guitar. your lessons are amazing thank you so much

[UlloMark]

Thank you... this is Fantastic... my grand-kids love this one... wish i could play it like you... will keep working on it;
P.S. i saw The Beatles live in person, three times... we could see them, but not hear them, because of all the screaming... (true story... before Rocky, of course...!)

[couchfishbb]

i really wanted to learn this song because its one of my father's favorites. he has been in and out of the hospital and has had a broken back ever since lennon had died. (he broke his back the same day lennon had been shot.) he was so happy when i (very messily) played this for him

[sheldonjackson]

Thank you,
Marty, You are the man. I am having fun learning from you.
Just like you said, " five minutes a day and you'll start you want to play more."

[TwiggyArmstrong]

Chords: A minor 7, D7, G, G7, C, (then move to B fret [2nd fret] on second A string, still on as a C Chord)

[stnes]

Best Beatles song by far

When I hear it I can’t help but sing along

[jonathanmw]

Hi, just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your videos. Its great to have someone explain things so clearly and openly. All the best to you. Jonny

[psychologicallycomplex]

yeah rocky raccoon
checked into his room
only to find marty's tutorials
he sat down to watch
with an accurate hunch
that marty's song was a tale of his lifetime

[hawleybrowder]

A song I learned from a music book 40 years ago, and I still have the book. Still loved your lesson.

[firstbornchronicler]

Possibly my favourite song off of the white album, thank you so much!

[michaelbullaro]

Ha. "I want to learn bet Marty has one." And here it is. Cheers mate. I'm basically a rock star thanks to you.

[ginsfortwoozilfimms]

Thank you for teaching me how to play this awesome song! I've just started but I'll be better, I'll be better, as soon as I am able...

[PeacefulNotes]

It's been stuck in my head and I had no idea it would be THAT EASY! 10 MINUTE LEARN. Thanks once again Marty ✌🏻❤️

[ryanboshell]

Marty, thank you for everything. I’ve been ‘learning’ for so long. Yet, your videos actually teach me and give me confidence. Thanks man.