Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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.
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0:00 Intro
1:21 Verse Chords
3:41 The Jazz Slide Move
4:27 Full Verse Run Through
5:43 Chorus – Two Ways to Play It
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: 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! → martymusic.com/memberships
🎸 More Guitar Lessons & FREE Courses: martymusic.com/free-courses
Follow me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/martyschwartz
Check out the Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335 Guitar - sweetwater.sjv.io/xkQ6Zy
Free Boss Katana Patches - bosstoneexchange.com/creator/125b3da8-184c-48b5-83d8-cbcbe9a15807/?utm_source=share
My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Sweetwater imp.i114863.net/e4A326
My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Amazon amazon.com/shop/martymusic
Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. The link above is an affiliate link, that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission on.
0:00 Intro
1:21 Verse Chords
3:41 The Jazz Slide Move
4:27 Full Verse Run Through
5:43 Chorus – Two Ways to Play It
