Time Changes Everything, Part 1

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Time Changes Everything

Time Changes Everything, Part 1

Time Changes Everything, Part 2: Upper Octave

Time Changes Everything, Part 3: Melody Play-Along Track

Time Changes Everything, Part 4: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Time Changes Everything, Part 1

“Time Changes Everything” was written by Bob Wills singer Tommy Duncan and released by Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys in 1940. Since then, there have been many recordings, including a great one by Merle Haggard. In this video, you’ll learn to play the melody in the key of F with and without double stops.

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