how to play "Still You Turn Me On" on guitar - 1974 live version by Emerson, Lake & Palmer - lesson 

Probably the only person here ever, playing these notes on a keyboard with a 12-string sound on it to get the chords closer to Greg's picking.

This sounds really great compared to Greg playing on a 12 string. Some of the sounds you are hearing up high on the rhythm section at G10 are the octave strings of the 12, I think. Love what you do for us...

Thank You who ever you are! Finally someone who can really teach a song on acoustic guitar.

I'm 62 and that video still makes my lower regions tingly and warm.

mind boggling how Greg played these intricate arpeggiated progressions while singing like an angel....truly one of the best musicians in rock history!

Just a suggestion. When explaining a move in conjunction with the next move I like to call it as in the game of Billiards “ shooting for shape”, which is setting up where the que ball stops lining up for the next shot as they set on the table. Guys who play guitar also know Billiards and understand. Thank you for your time and effort’s in doing all these songs. Truly in my arena and you like myself include aspects of playing bass lines as they are arranged, making the song authentic to the recorded version, therefore covering the guitar parts beautifully you are a very accomplished musician sir and I’m glad I found your videos. Oh and the formatting of use of color makes it easy to pick you out from the others. Thank you.

Grato professor, linda música de Greg Lake dissecada!

Fuckin' "SPOT ON" dude!!! Great!!!

Greg Lake playing this at CalJam, chewing gum, sitting on a stool and all by his lonesome. The greatest acoustic video in my estimation. This video tutorial is a close second... Thank you!

That opening chord is like ecstacy. One if not the most beautiful chords ever. I love it, pure magic. Thank you for teaching me this song. My favorite ELP song.

Greg Lake was I think, one of the greatest under rated guitarist/bassist out there. And Lord, what a voice. Keith Emerson his bandmate called him "The Voice", and for good reason, he sang like I'd imagine a angel sings like. Thank you for this lesson. I absolutely love this gorgeous song, even after over 47 years, it's still one of my favorites. I saw California Jam when they aired it on tv and Emerson Lake and Palmer were amazing, but especially Greg Lake, sitting there with his acoustic guitar, chewing gum, swinging his leg, singing his heart out. We don't have great musician's like this anymore and we don't have concerts with multiple bands playing on tv like that anymore either, which is such a shame. Again Thank you for this lesson, you do a wonderful job on it.

Thank you Greg Lake for composing one of the most beautiful songs ever written and thank you sir for doing such a fantastic job of teaching us how to play it. Your guitar playing skills and teaching skills are the best on You Tube ! Thank you !

Played and looked and souned like an angel at caljam. RIP. BTW, great video. sound playing instructions. love how you caught and explain how Greg used drone strings to smooth the chord transitions

I attended California jam! Saw this live!....I went back and watched this video!.....He does this on 12 string+sings...both amazing....but if you look closely......he is singing this while chewing gum!!!!...big time gum chewing....?how...12 string+arpeggio+singing+gum chewing...+smiling....having a great time....how relaxed he must be in front of a sea of people!...your version is excellent as always...

"Tricky" you say @ 25:25. Tricky? Lake was a madman. Who the hell builds chords and progressions like this? I'm weeks into this song and my fingers will never be the same, thank you. Yes it's tricky. He was mad man and we are so grateful for his genius and these songs. Well done on this!!

You're the best guy on RU-vid for guitar lessons. By far

Beautiful. Your song choices are absolutely right on. You skills as a teacher are right on as well.

I have learned both this & From The Beginning from Andy & can play them well now … it has also given me a greater appreciation for Greg Lake’s genius guitar playing. The chords in both songs are mesmerizing & not the norm. Andy , let me know if the donation link is functional. I have been a long time subscriber & a donation is long overdue … thank you for all you do,

I agree with you. The version Greg did at Cal Jam 74 is mesmerizingly beautiful. All by himself with that perfect vocal and his playing just floors me every time I watch it.

i just wanted to say that I've been playing for 35 yrs and haven't played this song in ages thanks for refreshing my memory you are truly a great player and teacher a lot of people don't get a chance to learn songs like this unless someone like you take the time to do it great job keep up the great work my friend

I'll take this as a great tribute to a great musician...RIP Greg

I've got 30+ years playing and I have to say, this was the best lesson I have ever seen. Once I retrained my fingers to reverse the bad habits over the years, It started coming together. I played this for my wife on our wedding night and hope to play it again on our 20th anniversary...soon. Man I'm getting old! Awesome, awesome, awesome!

Thank you for taking the time to meticulously show every change and detail…slowly and more than once. Makes it so much easier to learn.

Greg Lake is my hero. Thanks for doing this!

Great lesson. I've always really loved this song too. His voice was stunningly beautiful and the guitar work here is sublime.

How could somebody come up with this tune in the first place?? It blows my mind. It would be really impossible for me to EVER come up with anything remotely complicated as this.

Don't know if it is Cal jams but there is one where he is sitting on a stool, chewing gum, with his breath freezing as he exhales playing this..and just nails it. Just magic.

This song moves me. So beautiful.

0:35 part.. I tried to learned it just by watching Greg play live and I was like "what the heck kinda notes are those!". Sounded too good but I could not get it right. But thanks to you I can play it pretty well! thanks

Fantastic lesson again. And you're correct in that California Jam video. Lake takes that song solo without a single mistake, and he looks so collected and cool about it. Chewing gum, singing and playing. Makes that look so easy. What a talent! Thanks again.

Great transcription of a brilliant song. Rest In Peace Greg Lake.

Thank you. Just watched your lesson on "From the Beginning" which led me to this. I had forgotten how absolutely beautiful these songs are! I was in high school when these came out. Seems so long ago. We are losing so many great talents like Greg Lake; it's great that someone remembers. Your videos are top notch. Thank you again!!

This is a great video, and man, you and your guitar sound fantastic. Watching your picking hand on the downward arpeggios and comparing it to Greg Lake's picking, it's apparent that the guy had an extremely efficient economy of motion when he was arpeggiating. It's like he's sweep-picking in slow motion. I think most of us end up doing something closer to a discrete motion for each string.

Love your lessons. Never thought I'd be able to play Greg Lake; thanks to you, I'm doing it.

I remember seeing Deep Purple, Dream Theater, and ELP around the Chicago area back in '98. I've always heard of ELP, but never knew their stuff. When they played I didn't like them but didn't hate them. I was just a bit bored. Fast forward to around 2011 or so, and I came across "Knife Edge" on RU-vid and really dug it. Soon after, I heard other classics like "Lucky Man" and "Still, you turn me on." Great tunes from a great band.

He was a giant in the business. Wonderful composition with a soothing sound that fits perfectly with the lyrics. Finger picking perfectly in time ,it all fits from the first note to the last. We all here you playing on that big band stand in the sky. Us woodstockers will see you soon enough.

I saw Greg perform this song at the Omni in Atlanta, way back in 1974 or 75. I forget the date but never the performance. Just AMAZING. One of the most beautiful guitar compositions ever !!

The sound of that guitar...❤️

I don't play guitar, but I love hearing them played. Your lessons show the complexity and beauty of Greg Lake's work. This and Trilogy are just outstanding.

Well done. Great tone as well. I'm now trying to translate your chords (by ear) to piano. Thanks for this upload. (a couple of days later...) I just got through it on keys and will upload the version sometime soon and will give thanks to you for your video here that totally inspired and helped me out.

My favorite Greg Lake's song, thank you!

Hi,as a fan of Elp You made a great selection of Their songs And this One is probably The Most represenative of Greg's talent as a songwriter IMO. The sound of that Guitar And The skill how You play this sing and the others in your playlist (thank you for the great job you done) are absolutely stunning. The Best Way To remember This great musician is going To Learning these amazing songs.Thank You.

I REaLLY HAVE TO TELL YOU --I agree with you 100% -- this is a brilliant performance by Greg Lake -- singing, , intonation , a composer and a recording artist - ALL we can do is marvel at Greg Lake's genius -- AND remember he is a recording artist - we listen and buy the recordings and agonize over how to play it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fantastic Lesson ... Accurate, clearly explained, great lighting/sound. All the while you were as excited as we are about this incredible guitar song and vocal performance. Thank you very much for your time and effort 🎵

Gregg Lake had such a great music mind ....such a loss for this world!

Greg Lake was such an incredible guitarist.....I could never get it like he does........but you do bud... you are incredible in your own right...

Great lesson! If you watch him closely in the California jam video not only is he singing and playing so beautifully but he's actually also chewing gum while doing it!

Brilliant. Your teaching is the clearest on the 'Net.

Great version of this song, maybe you could tackle C'est la vie...another great drop D song....

Wow...another great choice & super lesson! Always loved the live performance of this...was just watching it the other day & thinking what a genius Greg Lake was/is! Thanks so much! Janine P.S. If you don't mind my asking, what model Taylor is that & how are you amplifying it? Built in electronics, mic? Sounds incredible!

Yet another perfect rendition. Your Lessons are really inspiring and by far the best on the net. Thank you!

Hi just wanted to say I think you're lessons are awesome & I love Greg lakes playing. I would like to see you do lucky man, I know it's only a few cords but I like to see how you pick/srumm it. Again you play excellent thanks!!!!

You're the ideal teacher. Greg's chording was heart-wrenching.

I can not thank you enough for learning this and than teaching us all how to play it!

Excellent lessons. Been playing for about 45 years, and I'm still learning new songs, modes, and scales. Just curious what brand of guitar are you a playing? It sounds fantastic. Thanks.

I've been waiting for someone to post a lesson of this that was accurate and easy to learn. THANK YOU.

That acoustic sounds so good

What a fantastic lesson! Man, you are the best teacher. Labor of love, man. Labor of love.

Thanks for showing me how to play this iconic song. I had troubling in the chord change from Dm7add4 to Bm7b5add4. To resolve this I drop my middle finger on G2 just prior to the chord change to simplify it. The A-note is in the arpeggio already so it sounds fine. I feel like bringing this music to life again is a noble thing.

Thank you very much for this accurate and touching rendition of Lake’s live “Still” performance. An absolute gem of a song with an accurate matching tutorial. Thanks, also, for the myriad of other songs you have generously contributed. I am sure many of these works take a lot of time to piece together. You are doing a stellar job of teaching and are much appreciated...

And once again....outstanding! Really appreciate you sharing your talent with all of us.

Incredible lessons...Thanks so much....Peace JR...

A beautiful song with an amazing tutorial!!! Thank you.

Very nice lesson my man. Must have been a nightmare edit, I really appreciate or I would never have learned this song. Thank you.

Great job here! Never suspected the Drop-D,,,

Such an excellent tutorial, as always. Your precision and adherence to detail on original recordings is magnificent! I'm so grateful for having found your channel. Thx for all you do!

Man , is there any better teacher or more interesting guy than this guy ?

Learning how to play this is like threading a needle with boxing gloves on. Baby steps until it's right.

Thank you for your vids. I used your tutorial and finally did my own vocal/acoustic cover for this song. You rule ! I couldn't have done it without you.

The more I watch this, the more I appreciate your guitar teaching mastery. It was very easy for me to pick up on what I was hearing after watching you not only demonstrate, but give the thought behind the nuances of the technique. Bravo, very very well- done. By the way, s that a Taylor 316 CE you are playing? if so what year? Thank you so much !!!

Powerful. Donation money on the way for this one alone. This song begs for a TAB at some point.

Man, the way you teach is the way i learn best. If only every other pretentious self indulgent windbag teaching guitar songs on youtube did it the way you do, my life (which is learning songs from youtube) would be so much easier. I mean it. You're really awesome at this. By far the best instructional video out there for this song and im sure any other you've posted. Thank you.

RIP Greg Lake

One of the most beautiful songs ever written... And you do it so right...

lovely song. could you please teach us how to play,The Sage by ELP? Greetings from Argentina.

Magnificent!! One of my favourite bands. Thank you well done.

I really want to thank you. I have been trying to play some of these songs for ever, and you have opened up the doorway . Very well done!! Show you face some time. I would like to see the master behind curtain .

I try and try and try... but somehow I can't do the part at 1:07. Mine sounds like crap :(

🎵 For more information on this lesson and the TAB: www.shutupandplay.ca/still-you-turn-me-on--acoustic.html

Thanks for such a perfect lesson for a beautiful song.

Absolutely love your lessons. This was one of the first songs I ever learned how to play on guitar - by ear - and never had it quite right. Thanks for the lesson on this one!

Your hands look so at ease, no wasted movement. Artistic.

Flawless lessons! Appreciate what you do for us. Sent my donation. Will send more.

You are simply a great teacher so thanks very much and keep up the good work! I'll shut up and play now...

... I did love this song forever, I'm feeling so sad Mr. Greg Lake did have to leave us ... but this here is gonna be my try to play it ... excellent, impossible for me to play without my buddy who is a guitar teacher ... and he will press my fingers on the right places of the fret ... I'm 'just' a middle-talented keyboarder ... thanks 2 u ... yours Mike ...

When you played this, I can hear Greg singing the lyrics. Just love it.

"SHUT UP AND PLAY" i questioned if this was in standard tuning because I'm watching this at the apple store and can't turn the volume up my laptop was stolen have to get headphones and go to the library...anyway i will contribute $$ something next month because of your efforts here and elsewhere thank you

Can you play it in standard tuning..? i tried and sounds pretty close just wanted to know if i'm missing anything

Stellar performance Thanks for sharing this gem 💎

Saw him play this in '74 at Summerfest in Rich Stadium, Buffalo NY, it was the best part of their show along with From the Beginning. Unfortunately for them, Skynyrd opened that show, for them and Joe Walsh & The James Gang, and absolutely stole the show !!! R.I.P Gary Rossington and that entire band. and absolutely

Howdy there Partner! Question: I know it's a "Folk" Guitar you're playing? But, what's the Brand Name? Please Don't tell me it's a High Dollar Guitar (Lol)? I play an Epiphone - Model C-40 Classical, But, It has Steel Strings on it! I bought it like that from a Pawn Shop. And have continued putting Steel Strings. It has incredible resonance! Anyway, I Thank you for posting this instructional Video. Have a Great Day Mate!

My fav acoustic rock song ever written. He jacks up the verses from the album, chewing gum and all by himself still gives me chills. I saw ELP around this time and this very image is burned in my brain as if it were yesterday. It's so amazing what music does to and for you. My wife and I have her 89 y/o mother with severe alzheimers living with us. And while half the time she forgets her own name, can sing along with every song she's ever known. Our bond with music is such a powerful one. (Yet if I hear Hank Williams again it'll be too soon) 😉 Thanks for a great tutorial. Can you do a Snoop Dogg "song" next? 🙄

This is Sooo Cool that you are showing how to play this Awesome rendition of this song at the 74 Cal Jam.Best performance ever and yes it cracked me up to see Greg chewing gum while performing.Thanks!Jcsx

Amazing = Cheers from Brazil !

Learning this for Greg and for my daughter.

Andy. This is SO GREAT. We proudly wear our Shut Up and Play t-shirts. Thank you!!!!

Hi! Awesome video! Did you lower the action of your guitar by sanding the saddle?

Been playing Beginings for years and noticed a few same chords. This my kind of challenge songs where you don't put the guitar down until you learn it. Even if it takes you 3 hours.

awesome LESSON(S) all of them. I'm a fan buddy. You've helped me a lot and I thank you my friend. This lesson really hit the spot tonight as I'm dealing w 2 deaths today. Thank you for all the hard work. I will be signing on with you next week. For sure, You're a good man!

"Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never Ends - Ladies and Gentlemen, Emerson Lake and Palmer"...Hoedown, Jerusalem, Toccata (Glorious!), Aqua-Tarkus, Karn Evil 9, etc...Yes!