Just graduated from high school in 72. This song highlighted a transition in my life. They dont make music like this anymore.

I am in awe of anyone that can place this as good as Greg Lake. Just awesome….perfect!

I find this song very difficult currently even taking it apart in sections? Don’t understand why? 😊

I am old enough to remember these guys when they first started out, I live a short distance from where Greg grew up and wrote lucky man at a very young age, I worked with a guy who lived in his neighbourhood and was a friend and dreamed that I might be introduced to the man (it didn't happen). Cant believe that all these years later I decide to pick up a guitar and have a go at playing this, thanks for a great tutorial Howard.

This is the way all lessons should be done. The chord diagrams and tabs are a huge help. Well done and thanks.

Fantastic lesson! I'm 73 and the way you teach this is very do-able for me and as complex as the music sounds you present it in a non imtimidating way. Thanks!!

Three songs that I have partially forgotten how to play since the 70's...this one, The Rain Song, and South City Midnight Lady. I'm back on track on this one...just by watching this video. Thanks for posting, Howard!

Great lesson and important takeaway in "don't worry about the little anomalies, just play the song" -- which is of course what he did and it mutated over time (thanks for showing the evolution in detail).

This is one of the great acoustic songs ever, never tire of it.

I would love to see the solo for this.

Absolutely great. In high school everyone learned this song and Stairway to Heaven to show off with. A signature tune. A multitude of thanks for doing this gem.

I don't even own a guitar, I'm a drummer, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching you break this tune down. One of my favorite acoustic guitar songs. I enjoyed you explaining the little perhaps unintentional notes he hits in the song. I just chalk that up to a musician that is totally comfortable with his instrument and ad libbing his music. That's what makes a great musician.

You are an amazing guitar/music teacher. Love your channel.

Man that brings back memories.Brain Salad Surgery....hands down Howard you are the best guitar instructor on you tube...thank you...if everyone had music in their life there would be peace...

There are many tutorials on this song, but IMO, this is the best with tabs. Thanks for the lesson and posting!!

Best tutorial I have seen, period. Than you, bro.And, yes, the chords do help a lot.

Superb! Gosh, too be able to casually just strum thrift this with such precursor and grace. And you're a great teacher too...wow

thanks Howard for the above and beyond effort for this video. Excellent.

Can't get enough ELP. Thanks so much Howard!

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for putting this together! Such a cool song. A great confidence builder.