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Learn Tom T. Hall Country Guitar Songs
Tom T. Hall, known as “The Storyteller,” is a legendary figure in country music whose witty, heartfelt songs define Americana.
On this page, you’ll find 8 acoustic guitar lessons featuring fan favorites like I Like Beer, That’s How I Got to Memphis, Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine, Engineer’s Don’t Wave from Trains Anymore, and more.
Each section provides chord guidance, rhythm tips, and a short demo video to help you weave Hall's storytelling magic into your playing.
🎸 Overview Video - “Watch This Preview of My Best Tom T Hall Guitar Songs”
Tom T Hall Guitar Lesson Titles
Engineers Don't Wave From Trains AnymoreI Like Beer
Old Dogs Children And Watermelon Wine
Pamela Brown
Ravishing Ruby
That's How I Got To Memphis
The Last Country Song
The Year Clayton Delaney Died
1.
Engineers Don't Wave From Trains Anymore - Learn To Play On Guitar
Engineers Don't Wave From Trains Anymore is from the 1982 album "The Storyteller And The Banjo Man".
A poignant tribute to railroad workers, less-charted but rich in storytelling
The song was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
I play this one in standard tuning with a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and some lead. The chords here are C, G, F, C7, F, C and an Am.
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2. I Like Beer - Learn To Play On Guitar
I Like Beer was a single released in 1975 and peaked at #4 in the US and #12 in Canada.
The song can be found on the album "I Wrote A Song About It".
A humorous ode to his favorite beverage, featuring upbeat, catchy lyrics.
Chords And Strumming
I play a root down down root down down rhythm pattern for this one with no lead. The chords you'll need are Gb, B7, E, A, Am, C#7.
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3.
Old Dogs Children
And Watermelon Wine - Learn To Play On Guitar
Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine was released from "The Storyteller" album was a #1 hit in both Canada and the US.
The song was written by Tom T Hall about an encounter with an old janitor he met in Miami while attending a political event. Frankie lane, Ferlin Husky and John Prine have all covered this song.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 3rd fret with some lead and the chords G, D, A7, D7, Em, E7, E, A and a Gbm. Play in standard tuning with a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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4. Pamela Brown - Learn To Play On Guitar
Pamela Brown was released as a single in 1972 but failed to chart in the US but did chart in Australia at #24 and a beloved fan favorite and concert staple, praised for its emotional depth and narrative detail.
The song is from his album "The Storyteller".
Chords And Strumming
This one I play with drop D tuning with some lead and a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. For chords you'll need a D, G, A7, Gb, Bm and a D7.
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5. Ravishing Ruby - Learn To Play On Guitar
Ravishing Ruby was released as a single back in 1973 from the album Rhymer And Other Five And Dimers.
The song reached #1 in Canada and hit #3 in the US. It also charted in Australia at #80.
Chords And Strumming
I play this one with a capo 1st fret and with some slide work, no real lead in here. Play a root up down up bass up down up and repeat throughout the song with a few down strokes in places. The chords are a C, G7, C7 and an F.
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6. That's How I Got To Memphis - Learn To Play On Guitar
That's How I Got To Memphis was not released as a single back in 1969 by Tom T Hall but was recorded and released by Bobby Bare in 1970. His version peaked at #3.
Tom T Hall had this track on his "Ballad Of Forty Dollars & His Other Great Songs".
Chords And Strumming
In this number the is no lead and played in standard tuning with a root down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. For chords play a E, A, Dbm, Gbm and a B7.
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7. The Last Country Song - Learn To Play On Guitar
The Last Country Song was never released as a single but can be found on his 1979 album "Old T's In Town".
A reflective closing track about the end of an era in country music.
Chords And Strumming
Only three chords here with a C, F and G and a root down bass up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning and some lead required.
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8. The Year Clayton Delaney Died - Learn To Play On Guitar
The Year That Clayton Delaney Died was a #1 hit in the US for Tom T Hall in 1971 and is based on his neighbour and boyhood hero Lonnie Easterly.
The song hails from the album "In Search Of A Song".
A deeply personal ballad that became one of Hall’s signature songs and chart-topping hits.
Chords And Strumming
No lead here with the three chords of C, G7 and C7 in standard tuning while playing a root down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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Tom T. Hall’s music is the gold standard of country storytelling, weaving humor, heart, and honesty into every line. These 8 lessons offer a rich blend of chart-toppers and narrative deep cuts—perfect for acoustic players who want to connect with authentic country tradition.
Be sure to dive into the overview video, and if you're inspired, grab the full tutorials for more in-depth instruction. Happy playing, y’all!
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