Song Similes for 4/4 accompaniment strum #3

Dolly uses both 4/4 accompaniment strum #2 and #3. The chords change in the middle of the measure. The first measure is just like About a Squirrel except with an Em chord instead of an E.

The second measure can be a little tricky at first. The change to the C chord happens on the & of beat 2. Therefore you want to play the open strings on beat 2 (strumming down). Then strum up on the C chord on the & of beat 2, then miss beat 3 because of the tie.

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Will Santa Leave Me Coal is just accompaniment strum #3 in its pure form, played with a swing feel.

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