This means each time you hit the downbeat (your foot is down) you have strummed four times.

So each time you are counting the beat with your foot you hit and raise your foot you need to strum twice. The thing you need to understand is that two 16th notes equal one 8th note. Once you mastered the first part let’s add the 16th notes. Pick one of the chords for example Am and strum the chord down on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th beat (when your foot hits the floor). First, let’s simplify the strumming pattern. But don’t worry it isn’t that hard as you think. The strumming pattern contains 16th notes which may be hard for beginners. Here are other easier versions of those chords. If you are having a hard time playing the barre chords F or Bm. Each of the chords replaces the same chord in the same order as the version with the capo: If you don’t have a capo or want a bit more challenge you can play the song with the following chords. All the following content will assume you are using the capo version. All the chords will be played as if the capo is the nut. The version with the capo is much easier than without one and more suited for beginners. the song is played at 74 bpm which is fairly slow. For either way, your guitar needs to be on standard tuning. You can learn to play this song with a capo or without one.