"Baby We're Really In Love" by Hank Williams is a classic country tune with a cheerful tempo and a simple, swinging feel. The original recording features lively rhythm guitar, making it approachable for beginners who want to capture that vintage sound.

How to Play on Guitar

This song is in the key of C and uses basic open chords: G, C, C7, F, and D. These are all standard shapes, great for beginners to practice.

Strumming Pattern:
Try a country-style strum: Down, down-up, up-down-up (D D-U U-D-U). Keep it light and bouncy to match the song’s upbeat feel. You can simplify to all downstrokes if you’re just starting out.

Chord Transitions:
Practice moving between C and G, as well as C7 and F. The F chord may be tricky; use the easy F (xx3211) if the full barre F is difficult. For D and G, keep your fingers close to the strings for smoother transitions.

Tips:
Pause briefly at the end of each line to anticipate the next chord. For the C7, just add your pinky to the third fret of the third string while playing C. In the bridge, the quick changes between F and C may need extra practice, so repeat those lines slowly at first.

Listen to the original for rhythm cues, and don’t rush the tempo—keep it steady and fun.