Return To Pooh Corner Kenny Loggins Guitar Lesson

0:00 Intro example
0:21 Short history of the song
1:32 Intro
2:07 Song example
2:35 Chords
4:15 Fingerpicking
5:41 E chord fingerpicking pattern
7:37 Timing on chorus chords
8:11 Verse and chorus chords
8:24 Chorus chords on screen
10:10 Verse 2
11:10 Last verse
11:20 Rubato
11:39 Alternate picking pattern
11:55 Last verse example
12:27 Last chorus
13:47 Very end
14:16 Tag
15:40 Alternate variations
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[adouglas]

Thanks for this fantastic lesson! I’ve sat down to learn this song numerous times over the years and kept giving up. Learned this in an hour thanks to you!

[assember]

Yeah, I'm 70 and I tear up too playing this song. Too many good memories.

[thefallguysrock]

Finally! A tutorial on this song that is actually correct. 👍
Thank you, kind Sir!

[ravenartsandgraphics]

Beautiful rendition of a great song and very well explained. And you're definitely not the only one to occasionally tear up. Keep up the good work.

[williamtehero]

Awesome lesson! My tears came before yours. Thank you for this!

[kevinharden]

Dang, I’m glad I’m not the only one! My wife and I have been singing and whimpering all day!

Thx for putting this out!

[karlkovach]

Excellent tutorial. I've played guitar for over 50 years and I used to play this song for my own children ( I only wish I could again today) if I didn't have arthritis so bad I would go in and pick up my Taylor right now but, alas it's impossible. Great vid on a great song. You play very well. Thank you

[Thebriwac]

I go to the key change in G. He ends in G on his recording. I start the same way he does it now and you are showing. The key change comes when he sings, "Boy welcome home..." then the chorus in G.

[fred]

Thank you Hal ! I didn't know this tune (Kenny Loggins being quasi unknown here in France) but when I heard your interpretation I knew I had to learn it !

[fcsolis]

Nice one for finger picking. I'll learn that one. I've thoroughly learned your version of The Way You Look Tonight. I play it all the time at home and at work, it's a fave. Thanks!

[kevindonoghue]

You have a complimentary voice similar to Kenny. Also you have heart & soul friend. Would love to figure out the interlude he plays, I subscribed hoping you might work it out.
Blessings
❤

[djw]

Hello Hal... EXCELLENT tutorial for a great tune! Used to play it for my kids (that was 30 yrs ago!). One little thing: when you're near the end of the bridge (or chorus), you play A / B7 / G# minor / C# minor / D / B7. I listened really closely to the original version and it sounded like a D maj7.... Anyway it sounds fine the way you're playin it!! Thanks again!!

[poetryrunsdry]

I’ve been wanting to play this song but it’s such a hassle coz I have to transpose it since it’s low for me.