Back on the Chain Gang - The Pretenders | Guitar Lesson

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Learn how to play Back in the Chain Gang on guitar as performed by The Pretenders. Focusing on the intro / rhythm guitar chords and the lead guitar pieces. The Pretenders were one of the few pop rock bands of the era that had a knack for great melodies, great songwriting, and tons of great guitar parts combining into fantastic timeless music.
Got a suggestion for a piece of a song to woodshed on an upcoming episode? Leave it in the comments, would love to hear ideas.
00:00 Demo of intro and lead parts
01:01 Introduction, getting your tone
01:58 Lesson - Intro chords
07:20 Lesson - Pre-chorus
08:50 Lesson - Lead guitar at end of Pre-Chorus
11:39Lesson - Bridge
16:34 Lesson - Key Change, last verse, outro
22:34 Lesson - Lead guitar parts
25:11 Final thoughts
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@ecam6687 8 месяцев назад

Well if you have come here to learn this song then there is no better place to go. This is it.

@Sparkyalan1411 2 года назад

Ah man…this is why I love RU-vid…came up on my feed out of nowhere. Been playing 40 yrs and haven’t played this song since the 80s. Totally inspired me to re-learn from scratch, removing the mistakes I made at the time and added in since…lolz. Looks a great channel and I will begin devouring your content to keep my chops up …nice job friend and subscribed.

@buck2206 9 месяцев назад

Me too!!! 😂😂😂

@buck2206 9 месяцев назад

I always make things way more complicated than they are though...😂

@rafaelantoniolopez5751 Год назад

Oh its like Craig T. Nelson giving the tutorial. Great lesson "Coach"😆..Seriously, the most complete lesson I've seen.

@MarcosRodriguez-zo6fw Год назад

I couldn't put my finger on why he's always looked familiar!

@mozzie1382 Год назад

This is a fantastic lesson! Here’s why: 1) one of the greatest r&r songs ever, especially for lyrics, vocals, and electric guitar 2) accessibility! I consider myself lower intermediate student. I learned everything in this lesson in 2 hours. Played along with the original MTV video within 2 hours. So much fun! 3) he teaches various basic techniques I’ll be using evermore in many ways. 4) i taught myself guitar basics as a teen 50+ years ago and then stopped altogether for 50 years. Life interfered. Now that I’m retired, I have time to do the things I love. Maybe those early years help me now, but RU-vid lessons like this one have revived my love for guitar. 5) Lessons like this one are just plain fun. Not necessarily easy for a beginner, but there’s nothing here that’s impossible for a beginner to learn. Just watch, listen, imitate, and learn!

@12footchain Год назад

Thanks, great to hear! Stick with it!

@user-yd8gd3rc3c 11 месяцев назад

My own experience is just as you described it. Great video

@patwclark1 11 месяцев назад

One of the best tutorials I’ve seen… reviving the song on bass, but came across this and was blown away…

@12footchain 11 месяцев назад

thank you!

@rockologietv 3 месяца назад

I had to learn this song for a gig. Great teaching! No artifice, just friendly lesson with all the good ingredients! Bravo!

@senseiruss 2 года назад

Excellent tutorial - great playing, demonstration, coaching and advice. I love that you stress to have fun and experiment with different voicings. Thanks so much for reminding me what a great songs this is and getting me back into playing it, with a much better understanding of what makes this song great and playing it so much fun! You're a very talented guitarist and teacher!

@vantrampcindy1360 Год назад

This sounds so authentic! Thank you so much for your wonderful lesson and presentation! Excellent 🤗❤️🎶🎸

@danieli.9252 Год назад

I cannot believe this song is 40 years old.

@eddiejr540 Год назад

Great song and great lesson…this is a perfect song to learn new chord shapes to help break out of the “cowboy chord” position…job well done😎

@2011littlejohn1 Год назад

I accessed your channel to check if my approach so far was correct regarding the intro lick and was pleased to note it was; but you then showed how to play the whole thing and saved me time working out all the open chords. It's a heart breaking structure very moving and complements the lyrics so well. So thanks for that.

@THEFEEL57 Год назад

Man great all time tune...jangling. always loved that work. YOU DID A VERY IMPRESSIVE JOB defining it and laying it all out. Thank you greatly. Really enjoyed your method of display

@2bigmix2 2 года назад

Brilliant lesson, precise and put together well, thank you!

@kazilziya830 2 года назад

You're right, it's an excellent song and thanks to your tutorial it's fun to play. Big Pretenders fan.

@user-vf5yw4pj8o 6 месяцев назад

Great lesson, thank you soo much. I just love that tone on the early pretenders songs like this and brass in pocket etc 🎸

@chuckdriver8269 2 года назад

Fantastic lesson! You’re attention to detail is second to none! Thank you and well done! Subbed!

@AquitaineKing Год назад

Always loved this Song. Thank you for reminding us what a great piece of Songwriting it is! Also, used to just play the Lead Line but you're right the best part are the Jangly Open String Chords and Embellishments!

@bikenband Год назад

I swear, if you closed your eyes you’d think you hearing a Rickenbacker. I have several guitars but my Tele is the go to when I need the full spectrum of tones gig or jam. Great lesson!

@12footchain Год назад

I feel the same way about the Ric. Could still be one in there, who knows. It definitely has the sound of one

@songbirdsings91 10 месяцев назад

Lovely tutorial. I love how you break it down into manageable parts with the addition of a little music theory! So helpful. Thank you!

@CharlieTWilbury 2 года назад

Love your stuff and they way you do it!

@jrenaud22 Год назад

I was always drawn to this song when it was being played over and over on MTV before I ever aspired to be a guitar player. It was that opening chord progression that makes you feel good inside for some reason. Now some 40 years later I've started learning guitar and my first tele should be delivered this week, very excited, and this iconic song is the first song I want to learn on it. Great tutorial! You've nailed the jangle that makes this song so great. This video deserves WAY more views and likes. 👏👏👏 Thank you! Oh and those outro arpeggios are SO satisfying 🤗

@12footchain Год назад

agree on all points. when the song came out and I saw on MTV I instantly loved it - as I did all the Pretenders stuff in the 80s. Great songs, always had great guitar

@barrycarroll4489 2 года назад

Brilliant Sir , well done ! I would wager, that you love that beautiful telecaster ! I will not forget that you took time and energy to share such a great song that we can jingle jangle with hopefully for a long time, really appreciate that . Thanks Man !

@bertfairbrother7745 2 года назад

Spot on & a real cool lesson, Thank you 5*

@user-pn1bj6os9b Год назад

Very well taught and played. Got my telecaster out and learned the song quickly thanks to this tutorial, Thank-You.

@Robemmet49 10 месяцев назад

Great job - I learned some really valuable things. Thanks!

@zankt Год назад

Yes, thank you. I have avoided this for years. I appreciate your help.

@mysticalmessengers7751 4 месяца назад

Great tutorial for this fab song . Such useful info on your amp settings or pedals too so you can go get that pretenders tone just right 😊 many thanks 🎸

@gregmcloughney9042 Год назад

Great lesson. Nice and easy to understand and at a good pace. Thankyou.

@JanaWestMusic 9 месяцев назад

One of favorites. Thank you!

@roccop5597 Год назад

You Crushed It! Bravo!

@jeffanderson8384 2 года назад

Love the lesson - especially the chord charts.

@dealbamuzic 4 месяца назад

Excellent lesson! Thanks a lot !

@moogdome2562 2 года назад

Thank you so much. Great understandable presentation. Excellent.

@sterlingmcvay2469 Год назад

Great!! Another Favorite of mine, one I've always wanted to do. Chrissy Hind, is an Awesome Guitar Player too. This really showcases the Magical TELE.

@mikemph7779 4 месяца назад

Man this is a great lesson ! Thank you 🙏

@stevenwakeley9790 6 месяцев назад

Super lesson sussed it tonight : ) Sounds lovely on my new Taylor with a bit of chorus . Thank you : )

@cerclesvicieux 2 года назад

Another great Pretender's song. Thanks!

@1952Paper Год назад

Alvin Lee’s Choo Choo Mama would be a great piece to feature starting with correct way to play rhythm shuffle. Regards

@darrenclements7132 2 года назад

This guy is so good ! Inspiring,

@johnparker2636 Год назад

Thata a great lesson for a great song - very well explained. Thanks

@guitarjoe411 2 года назад

Great lesson can't wait to see what else you have in your arsonl for now I'll stick to the four or five I'm working on lol thanks for sharing the music.!!

@DINGOBAND Год назад

Thank you! Amazing lesson!

@SweetPicklenation 6 месяцев назад

Nice work! Thanks!

@drorguy3754 Год назад

Excellent lesson. Thanks! 😀👏

@timmytVA 2 месяца назад

So simple yet so effective and beautifully arranged. Killer tone too.

@coldroses5337 9 месяцев назад

I grew up lifting the needle off the record several times to learn in the early 80s. It's a pleasure to come on YT to brush up and go. Thank you brother ! Cheers 🍷

@12footchain 9 месяцев назад

Same. Lifting needle, endlessly stop/rewind on cassette. So much easier now

@danlosgar9194 Год назад

Man, this is cool...awesome teacher! Thanks!!

@domdos2264 Год назад

Excellent man! well tutored, thank you kindly.

@rickprice2519 Год назад

Man!! I have been playing this song right and WRONG, for years!! THANKS SO MUCH for showing me the way. BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS.........Al pooper I love you more than you'll ever know. guitar parts especially

@ziblot1235 2 года назад

Beautiful

@PeteEllson5656 Год назад

Great video. Love this song. Thanks.

@markent42 Год назад

Nice one... We've been playing this in our band for quite a while now, but I always felt it just wasn't quite right. Now I can see that it's mainly been missing the extra jangle of those open chord shapes that let the high E ring out (plus a few of the other little refinements you've given us here). Thanks sooo much for this - I'm going to make sure we do it at our next rehearsal. I thought we were fairly close, but this makes such a big difference! Thanks for putting in the time and sharing this.

@rickfromberlin1722 2 года назад

Awesome, thanks!

@lovethatagave Год назад

Great tutorial - thanks.

@smozywray Год назад

Yes I did! Thanks! Great video🤘🎸

@rickythescotlinton350 2 года назад

grand stuff mate, Merry xmas laddie

@hpelisr 2 года назад

Great job working on the Chain Gang, it is a clean sounding song.

@Flyboi937 Год назад

Loved it!

@mrlafayette1964 Год назад

Nice to get such thorough lessons from a real musician.

@jenskristensen8978 Год назад

Great !! You get right to the nerve of this guitar tone. Thank you. J.K. Denmark

@Mssrmikeone Год назад

Fantastic.

@user-rc7wm7ib5e 6 месяцев назад

GREAT PLAYING ,YOUR PLAYING STYLE IS AWESOME. GREAT SONG TO PLAY 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶✌️😎BOB

@adamblack6486 2 года назад

Great lesson, 👍

@MackAxyzz 2 года назад

i like your channel bro...some great song choices

@GarethRidout 8 месяцев назад

Excellent!

@starfireiii2536 2 года назад

Thank you! Great lesson that was more than a small dose of dopamine!

@jimmywithaj1 8 месяцев назад

Well done, thank you!

@guy3749 2 года назад

Yup this is a great song I’m going to learn from you, already learning Big log thanks to you, keep up the great lessons.

@12footchain 2 года назад

Thank you my friend!

@overt213 Год назад

Couldn't find it nowhere else. Thank you for that. Sub for sure. Decided to get back chain gang guitar baby

@evaristegalois2993 4 месяца назад

Brilliant tutorial thanks

@MrAnthony000004 Год назад

you do really excellent lessons

@jaspercooper1741 5 месяцев назад

Best easy to follow guitar tutorial I’ve watched. Thank you 🙏

@12footchain 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@peterlee2085 Год назад

I love this song so much I learnt the bass line for it. I was thrilled to see the rhythm and lead sections so I learnt that today! Great tutorial. Perhaps some more close ups of the fretboard would have helped me get it quicker, but great job. Thank you.

@ChristopherCarlow Месяц назад

great instructions. Thank you

@999gremlins Год назад

Nailed it. Thank you

@wsurfn 11 месяцев назад

Wow, just found you and this lesson. I learned a lot besides just the song, which is, of course, wonderful. Thanks!

@12footchain 11 месяцев назад

Welcome!

@MADguitar 2 месяца назад

Thanks for posting 👍

@JohnDoe-tw8es Год назад

Great song, really appreciate it...

@motorcaster57 Год назад

such a lovely lesson man... I played that in a band when I was 25... We had a girl who could handle it.... I learned a some cool stuff... You have a great ear. Thank you... It all sounds authentic, but I was blown away by the lead riff.... It is so on target.... Thanks again....

@jtbkilmartin9110 Год назад

Same. Ive copied this to iron out mistakes I made thirty odd years ago.😂

@Voxman5 6 дней назад

Excellent lesson - thank you so much

@philf4086 Год назад

Agree with you on the quality of this song, it is well written and produced. There is a bit of acoustic shadowing early on. Love the jingly jangly tone from those teles!!

@johndodson4527 2 года назад

Great teacher.

@kerryfromaj9032 2 года назад

I’ll be 61 next month and have been learning guitar for 3 years. This is a great song and a really well presented lesson. I’ve finally reached a point where I can play this. But do I understand it? How? I’m not sure where the guitar journey leads but is this where it leads? From ability to understanding? Thanks again for your channel here.

@12footchain 2 года назад

Great, keep going wherever it leads

@Docsjeff Год назад

Great lesson.Thx a bunch.😅

@jbels41 6 месяцев назад

THANK YOU!

@RealReado Год назад

Great lesson - thanks!

@12footchain Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@johns3129 27 дней назад

So good, thx bud.

@williamormerod486 8 месяцев назад

I too got it as a random suggestion from utube after looking at how to play brass in pocket. Lovely job thanks and subscribex

@12footchain 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the sub!

@waverleytelford1164 Месяц назад

Nice to learn from you

@yesihavereadit 2 месяца назад

Excellent

@martydibergi5228 2 месяца назад

My late friend Will McGregor new Billy Bremner. Will played on a Chrissy track years ago. He was Albert Lee’s bass player. Miss him. Excellent lesson here mate!❤

@FlipSideCT 2 года назад

wonderful job on the details!!.....watching this makes me appreciate the talent that was put into this melodic melody lead and entire song. I do not believe you mentioned the FX used.

@12footchain 2 года назад

Thank you. Just used boss chorus on rhythm guitar, and tube screamer TS9 w/out chorus on leads

@MrKdnezz Год назад

Very much appreciate the channel.

@12footchain Год назад

Thank you very much!

@markhanson8366 9 месяцев назад

Most excellent lesson and many thanks! Where'd the 39 years go? Loved it first time hearing and now look forward to playing it. Would never have figured out all the intricacies- you are very good!

@Ta21961 11 месяцев назад

This is a great breakdown of a great song. I’m hoping my current band is willing to learn this song. I think it’ll make us look as good as we want to be. Hopefully they’re willing to watch this video since I get stuck with the bass parts although I can play the guitar parts I’m hoping my two Guitarists will indulge me. But this is definitely a video that shows why this is such a great song. I am now 😊a subscriber. Thanks for a great video.

@12footchain 11 месяцев назад

Welcome!

@herkhaston1915 2 года назад

Nice lesson

@12footchain 2 года назад

Thank you!

@markhanson8366 9 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@12footchain 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@h2er80 2 года назад

Another great lesson! Thanks ....would love some more power pop lessons....Raspberries any of their hits and Dwight Twilley 'I'm on fire' and Nils Lofgren 'Keith don't go'

@shellsea9520 Год назад

THANK U❤🎉😊

@chrisphillips4389 2 года назад

Excellent.....always thought this was done on a Rick 12.....I have a brand new Tele Ultra.....this is gonna' be the first thing I will learn on on it....