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Learn This Classic Paul Simon Song on Guitar — 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover

Marty Music
7:42/4K views/Apr 2026
7:42·4K views·Apr 2026·Released 1975·Taught by Marty Music
Key of E minor96 BPM

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Chords

i-III-VII-VI

What you'll learn

  • Full verse progression with jazzy voicings
  • Diminished chord movement
  • Chorus with two playing approaches
  • Jazz chord theory in a pop context

About this lesson

I'm breaking down Paul Simon's classic 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover — one of the jazziest chord progressions in popular music and more approachable than it sounds. I cover the full verse progression with those jazzy voicings, the diminished chord move, and the chorus — two ways to play it. If some of these chords look a little tricky at first, don’t worry — we’ll take it step by step and get you there. 🎵 Grab my FREE Guitar Guide PDF—packed with chords, scales, triads, arpeggios, and more: https://www.martymusic.com/the-ultimate-guitar-guide-ebook Thanks again for hanging out! 🌐 Join my Marty Music Community & surround yourself with other like-minded guitar players! Monthly membership includes livestreams with me & tons of premium content — you can even start for FREE! → https://www.martymusic.com/memberships 🎸 More Guitar Lessons & FREE Courses: https://www.martymusic.com/free-courses

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