• From: Coatbridge, Scotland
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Topic: Similar songs to Fast Car?

Hi guys,

I started a new thread as its a pretty unique question.  After much frustration stuck in a strumming rut I'm now starting to make some pretty good progress.  I've been playing Fast Car by Tracy Chapman (a lot) recently..  Its not too tough to play and it sounds fantastic to pick and sing along..  So, here's my question..

Can anyone recommend any other acoustic songs that would be in roughly the same ability range?  I don't mind a bit more difficult either as I am starting to progress in terms of getting up and down the fretboard..  Any genre of music is cool..

Any suggestions gratefully received..  Thanks in advance..

Regards,

Joe.

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Re: Similar songs to Fast Car?

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Re: Similar songs to Fast Car?

"Jack and Diane" by John Cougar Mellencamp. I'm pretty sure Tracy( and/or her marketers/producers) were majorly influenced by this tune.
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