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On The Acoustic
Thanks for stopping by my music by Charlie Rich page. Below are several great songs by Charlie Rich you can easily learn on the acoustic. View my demos and download the free .pdf chord sheets.
I've included Charlie Rich album covers so you know where each song originated. If you need or want to purchase the full lesson, it's available for a few bucks or less with a bulk purchase.
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Music By Charlie Rich
Lyrics, Chords, Demos & Tutorials
1. A Very Special Love Song
A Very Special Love Song is a romantic country tune written by Billy Sherrill and Norro Wilson. Charlie Rich recorded it in 1974, and it became one of his biggest hits, reaching number 1 on the country music charts.
The song is about the strong feelings people have when they fall in love. Rich's emotional singing and the song's beautiful melody made it very popular.
It was so good that Rich was nominated for a Grammy award for his performance. Other famous country singers have also recorded this song over the years.
"A Very Special Love Song" helped make Charlie Rich even more famous in country music, and many people still love listening to it today.
I play this one in standard tuning with a few riffs in the rhythm which is a root up down up root up down up and repeat. For chords you'll need a C, Caug, D7, Dm7, G, Em, Am, F, D#, A#, Gm and G7.
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2. Behind Closed Doors
Behind Closed Doors is another famous country song recorded by Charlie Rich in 1973. Kenny O'Dell wrote the song, and Billy Sherrill produced it. It became a huge hit, reaching number 1 on both country and pop music charts in the US and other countries.
The song is about the private moments between two people in love, suggesting that what happens in private should stay private. Rich's smooth singing made the song very popular.
"Behind Closed Doors" won Charlie Rich a Grammy Award in 1974. Many other singers have performed this song since then.
It helped make Charlie Rich one of the biggest names in country music at the time. Today, many people still consider it one of the best country songs ever made.
Played with a root down up root up down up repeat rhythm pattern and blend in a few riffs for picking. Use the chords C, F, G, Dm and Em in standard tuning.
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3. Mohair Sam
Mohair Sam is a lively song written by Dallas Frazier and first recorded by Charlie Rich in 1965. It became popular, reaching high spots on both pop and country music charts.
The song is about a stylish man named Mohair Sam who wears fancy clothes, drives a nice car, and is liked by many women.
It has a catchy tune with horns and a fun chorus. Rich's energetic singing made his version of the song really special. It showed how he could mix country, rock and roll, and R&B music styles.
Other famous singers have also performed "Mohair Sam" over the years. The song was part of Rich's album "The Many New Sides of Charlie Rich" and people still enjoy its upbeat sound today.
This one works well with a Drop D tuning arrangement and a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Some lead in this one with the chords D, D7, G, A7 and E7.
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4. Rollin With The Flow
Rollin' with the Flow is a country song written by Jerry Hayes and recorded by Charlie Rich in 1976. It became a big hit, reaching number 1 on the country music charts and doing well on pop charts too.
The song has a positive message about keeping a good attitude and moving forward in life, even when things get tough. It has a lively tune with a catchy guitar part that people remember.
Rich's powerful singing made his version of the song really popular. Over the years, other country singers have performed "Rollin' with the Flow," showing that people still enjoy this upbeat classic country song.
I use a Drop D tuning for this one and a capo on the 3rd fret. Some picking required as you play though the chords D, D7, G, A7, E and E7. Use a root up down up bass up down up pattern here.
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5. The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
The Most Beautiful Girl is a romantic song written by Bill Sherrill, Norris Wilson, and Rory Bourke.
Charlie Rich recorded it in 1973, and it quickly became a huge hit. The song reached number one on both country and pop charts in the US and was popular in the UK too.
It's about a man describing the woman he loves as the most beautiful girl in the world. Rich's smooth singing made his version of the song really special. The song has a gentle melody that matches its loving words.
Over the years, many other singers have performed "The Most Beautiful Girl," showing how much people still enjoy this classic love song.
I play this one in standard tuning with a root down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with a few riffs blended into the strumming. The chords here are G, C, Dm, G7, E, A7, D, Cm, Gm, Gm/Gb, Gm/F, Gm/E and a D7.
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Common Questions About Charlie Rich
1. Did Charlie Rich write any songs? ...
He began his career as a session musician and songwriter for Sun Records in the late 1950s, where he wrote songs for various artists. Some of his own compositions became hits for him, including "I Don't See Me in Your Eyes Anymore" and "Life Has Its Little Ups and Downs." He also co-wrote "I Feel Like Going Home" with Jerry Lee Lewis.
2. What was Charlie Rich known for? ...
Charlie Rich was a talented piano player, singer, and songwriter who combined jazz and blues with country music. He became very popular in the 1970s and helped shape early rock and roll music. He played a big role in creating rockabilly, a mix of country and rock music. Rich also helped make the "Nashville sound" popular, which was a smoother style of country music.
3. Where is Charlie Rich buried? ...
He was buried in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee and died in his sleep at a motel in Hammond Louisiana on July 25th, 1995 at the age of 62 from a blocked artery in one of his lungs.
Thanks for stopping by my music by Charlie Rich page for the acoustic guitar and I hope you found the info here useful in helping you learn a few Charlie Rich songs on acoustic.
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