Looking to play some easy acoustic guitar songs? Grab my free beginner guitar course for adults - Campfire Guitar Superstars: Your Path to Playing Ten Campfire Songs at: https://www.goldcoastschoolofguitar.c... Elton John's Candle in The Wind is well-known as a piano-based song. The simplicity of the four chords makes it a great choice for when you want to bring the energy down at your next campfire jam. This adult beginner guitar version teaches you, step-by-step, the chords and the strumming patterns that can used over a ballad. If you’re new to my channel, my name is Allen Hopgood, and I help adult beginners play campfire songs on guitar easier and with less hassle. Ready to get started? Join a community that makes music accessible and enjoyable—wherever you are: https://www.goldcoastschoolofguitar.c... No complicated theory. No overwhelm. Just you, your guitar, and songs you'll love. Let’s play! 🎶" Key Moments In This Episode ======================== 00:00 Song Tutorial Overview 00:43 The Four Chords 01:51 The Intro Hook 04:29 Playing The Verse Chord Progression 05:09 Adding The Strumming Pattern to The Verse 07:03 The Chorus Chord Progression 09:45 Intro/Refrain 10:00 Chorus and Intro/Refrain Play-Through 10:40 Adding The Strum Pattern to The Chorus 12:03 How to Practice The Transition From Strumming to Picking 13:38 A Little Play-Through 15:15 Wrap Up 16:21 Don't Do This With The Strumming Patterns Want to chat with me about your guitar playing? [email protected] #candleinthewindtutorial #beginneracousticguitarlesson #easycampfireguitarsongs