Boston - More Than a Feeling

How to play Boston - More Than a Feeling by Boston on guitar

This song is a great one to learn because it has a big, familiar feel and a steady groove that you can lock into quickly. You get to focus on clean changes and a confident rhythm, so it feels rewarding even at a beginner level.

Most of the shapes are open, which keeps it friendly on your fretting hand. The harder move to watch is the jump into Bm in the opening progression D - C - D - Bm, since that barre shape can slow you down if you rush it. Make sure each chord rings clearly before moving on.

Start by looping D - C - D - Bm very slowly, then add the rest of the song one change at a time. Once your fingers know the shapes, practice with a steady count and gradually bring it up to tempo. Keep the changes smooth, and let the rhythm stay even.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.