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Hello friends,

Welcome to another by request song tutorial. In today's session I have broken down a classic rock and roll song titled "Don’t Be Cruel ," written by Otis Blackwell, and made famous by Elvis Presley. In this video you will learn the tune’s simple chord progressions, syncopated strumming, and rockabilly riffs. Let's get started!

Quick update: 

Camera is all fixed and I'm ready to get back to regular lessons. Yesterday I was lucky to be visited by an amazing band called the Levee Drivers, expect a featured artist showcase featuring them to be added shortly!

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"Don't Be Cruel" - Easy Elvis Presley Guitar Lesson

Get early access to TABS for all my popular lesson, exclusive tutorials and other awesome supporter perks at http://www.patreon.com/swiftlessons Tabs for this lesson at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dont-be-cruel-8791460 Hello friends, And welcome to another By Request Song Tutorial. In today's lesson I'll be breaking down a classic rock and roll song called "Don't Be Cruel," written by Otis Blackwell, and made famous by the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. I'll break down the tunes simple chord progressions, syncopated strumming, and rockabilly riffs. Let's get started! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links: Facebook: http://facebook.com/swiftguitarlessons Instagram: https://instagram.com/swiftguitarlessons Twitter: https://twitter.com/swiftlessons Request a song at: http://swiftlessons.com/Request_a_Song

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Anonymous

That was a real pick-me-up, thanks Rob.

Anonymous

Wonderful lesson Rob!! The chord sheets with tab are excellent!!

swiftlessons

Thanks Charles, this is a super fun tune to jam on, and an easy one for me to teach. So glad you're enjoying the resources.

swiftlessons

My pleasure, let me know if you have any request, especially in terms of technique and theory videos. Welcome to the page!

swiftlessons

So glad this did the trick Ian, I needed a pick me up as well. There's something about mid april that always gets me down haha.

Anonymous

Hey rob when I click the link for the song sheets I can find where they go on my iPad? Do you happen to know where to look

Anonymous

Can you explain that little pinky hitting F# in the second verse?

Anonymous

Hi Rob this song is great. Any possibility of doing Sweet Caroline from Neil Diamond

swiftlessons

Hey Francie, I'm sorry I forgot to break that little shuffle trick down. Basically my pinky is hitting the B note (4th fret G string) on beats 2 and 4. I hope that helps.

swiftlessons

Hey Scott, I would recommend not using the app, but rather accessing my patreon by logging in on safari. I haven't been able to get the tabs to open up on my iphone using the app. When using safari, I'm able to easily add them to my ibooks.

Anonymous

Thanks Rob, any consideration of Brian and Robert by phish. There are no good phish tutorials on line.

Anonymous

Sweet Caroline! Great Song that everyone likes to sing along. Always wanted learn this one.