Welcome to my Walk With Me The Seekers page where you can see how I play these classic Seekers greatest hits on the acoustic.
Below are free demos, pdf chord sheets, rhythm tips and some info on each song. I'll be including The Seekers album covers to indicate the origin of each song.
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A World Of Our Own was written by Tom Springfield and was recorded by The Seekers in 1965. It was released as a single and hit the top 10 in several countries including a #1 in South Africa. It peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song is a gentle and romantic ballad that features Judith Durham's lead vocals, accompanied by the group's trademark harmonies and acoustic instrumentation.
The lyrics of the song describe the feeling of being in love and the sense of isolation that can come from feeling like the world around you doesn't understand your love.
The song has become one of The Seekers' most beloved songs and it is still played and enjoyed by fans around the world.
I play this one with a capo 3rd fret in standard tuning and the chords G, D, C, Bm, Em, A7, E7, B7 and a D7. Play a root down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and pick the main riff in places throughout the song.
Georgy Girl is one of the most well-known and popular songs by The Seekers. It was written by Tom Springfield and Jim Dale and was recorded by the group in 1966. The song was also featured as the title track for the British film of the same name, which was released in the same year.
The song is an upbeat and catchy pop tune that features Judith Durham's lead vocals, accompanied by the group's signature harmonies and acoustic instrumentation. The lyrics of the song describe the character of Georgy, a free-spirited and independent young woman who is not afraid to be different and live life on her own terms.
The song was a huge hit for The Seekers, reaching the top of the charts in several countries, including the US, UK, and Australia. It has since become a classic of the 1960s pop era and is still played and enjoyed by many people today.
The album release in the US was changed from the British release of "Come The Day" to "Georgy Girl".
This song also just has a main picking riff you'll blend into the chords which are C, Em, F, Gsus, G, A#, Am, E7, D7 and an Am/G. Play a down up stop up down up stop up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning.
I'll Never Find Another You is one of the most well-known and beloved songs by The Seekers. It was written by Tom Springfield.
The song was released as a single in 1965 and became an instant hit, reaching the top of the charts in Australia and the UK. In the US the song reached #4 and #2 on two separate charts.
The song is a beautiful and uplifting pop ballad that features Judith Durham's lead vocals, accompanied by the group's trademark harmonies and acoustic instrumentation.
The lyrics of the song describe the feeling of finding one's soulmate and the deep connection that can exist between two people.
The track can be found on "The Best Of The Seekers" album and in 1967, country artist Sonny James took it to #1.
I play a capo 3rd fret with drop D tuning in this one with the chords G, C, D, A7, D7, Bm and a D/C. Just a main picking riff while playing a root down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
Morningtown Ride was not a song by The Seekers but came from Malvina Reynolds. The Seekers covered the song on 1966 for their album Hide & Seekers and took their version to #2 in the UK. It reached #44 in the US.
Play this one with a root down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with the chords G, G7, C, Am, Em, D and a D7. There is no lead in the original but I put in a lead break here in my version in standard tuning.
Red Rubber Ball is a song that was written by American songwriters Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley (who was a member of The Seekers) and was recorded by The Seekers in 1966. The song was originally recorded by American folk-rock band The Cyrkle in the same year.
The Seekers' scored a #1 In Canada, South Africa and New Zealand and a #2 in the US.
The song is an upbeat and catchy pop tune that features the distinctive harmonies and acoustic instrumentation that are a hallmark of The Seekers' sound. The lyrics of the song describe the feeling of being lost and alone, but also the hope of finding one's way back to happiness and contentment.
This track can be found on The Seekers "Come The Day" album. Mel Torme, Neil Diamond and Cliff Richard are some of the artists who have also covered the song.
Play a root down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern here with the chords G, Em, Bm, C, D, D/Gb, Am and B7 in standard tuning. There is a riff you'll need to play with the rhythm pattern root down up down up down up and repeat.
The Carnival Is Over is from an old Russian folk song that Tom Springfield converted over to English and wrote lyrics so it could be recorded by The Seekers back in 1965.
The song is a powerful and emotive ballad that features Judith Durham's lead vocals, accompanied by the group's distinctive harmonies and acoustic instrumentation.
The lyrics of the song describe the end of a relationship and the feeling of sadness and loss that comes with it. The title of the song is a metaphor for the end of something enjoyable, like a carnival or festival, and the melancholy that comes with saying goodbye.
The song has become a concert closer since 1965. The song was #1 in the UK, Ireland and Australia. This song was released as a single and not part of an album until the 1968 release of "The Seekers Greatest Hits" album was released. German group Boney M also covered the song.
I use a capo 2nd fret with drop D tuning for this number with a down down up down down and repeat rhythm patterm. No lead to deal with as you play through the chords A7, D, G, D, Bm, A7sus, Gbm and a C.
Walk With Me was a song by The Seekers which was featured on their album "All Bound for Morningtown."
"Walk with Me" is a gentle and heartfelt ballad that features Judith Durham's emotive vocals, accompanied by the group's signature harmonies and acoustic instrumentation. The song was written by the group's guitarist, Keith Potger, and was released in 1966.
The lyrics of the song encourage the listener to take comfort in the presence of a loved one during difficult times, and to walk with them on the journey of life. This song was written by Tom Springfield.
Play a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning for this one with the chords Am, Dm, E7, G, C, A7, Fm and an Esus. A bit of lead while playing a down down up down up down down down and repeat rhythm pattern.
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