That's The Way

Hmm.

I've recently learnt a new song, and one which I've been yearning and longing and dying to play since I first heard it. The song is titled 'That's The Way' by Led Zeppelin, and it is definitely one of their loveliest songs in their song catalogue.

Structured around a simple two-chord sequence which is employed on open-G tuning, this slow peaceful song was often accompanied by a mandolin when played live, and it was accompanied by a slide guitar in the studio version.

I'm just so happy I've finally learnt this song, because I know it's relatively simple (and oh yeah, it sure is) mainly due to the usage of the open tuning. Funny thing is, I managed to learn this song when my left fretting fore finger is only operating at roughly 45%. No wonder, this song is in open tuning, which only requires three-finger chords and one four-finger chord, which I manage with relative ease.

In any case, this song has been added to my repertoire of 40+ songs, which I am building up in anticipation that I might land a pub gig. If that happens, I'll be inviting you guys down to have a listen.


Cheers,

Crawldaddy