Mrs Robinson Guitar Lesson (Simon & Garfunkel)

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Here’s an edgy song made famous in the classic film “The Graduate” in 1967.

It all started with a bluesy riff Paul Simon mashed together with a catchy sing-along melody that made history.

I’m going to share facts about the song and go through some of Paul Simon’s iconic guitar work in this post.

So grab your guitar, and let’s dive into this “Mrs. Robinson” guitar lesson.

Who Wrote Mrs. Robinson?
"Mrs. Robinson" was written by Paul Simon, one-half of the American folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. The song was released in 1968 and is famously associated with the film "The Graduate," directed by Mike Nichols.

Nichols, a fan of Simon & Garfunkel's music, initially wanted to use their existing songs for the movie's soundtrack. But Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel decided to write new material.

At the time, Simon had been working on a song titled "Mrs. Roosevelt," which evolved into "Mrs. Robinson." Nichols didn’t like the political element so they put a tacet on the “Roosevelt” lyric.

But the iconic line “Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson” became a memorable part of the film and captured the essence of the character’s allure and the societal undercurrents of the era. The lyrics sing about a character in "The Graduate," but also allude to broader cultural issues of the 1960s. Anne Bancroft played the iconic role of Mrs. Robinson in the "The Graduate". Her performance is one of the most memorable in film history. She brought depth and nuance to the character. Interestingly, She was only 35 years old at the time of filming, which made her just six years older than Dustin Hoffman. Despite this small age gap, Bancroft convincingly portrayed the much older, world-weary Mrs. Robinson. Her makeup, wardrobe, and demeanor were all carefully crafted to enhance the age difference between her character and Benjamin.

Mrs. Robinson Guitar Chords
If you want to play “Mrs. Robinson” on guitar you need to know 8 chords G, Em, C, D, E, A7, Csus2/B, and Am. All these chords can be played in open position as (campfire) chords. Let’s next take a look at some common ways these can be played on guitar.

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