This melody may be forever engrained in our minds, but hearing it without the words is definitely something new. Youtuber Mike Dawes breaks down the popular tune with smooth strumming, and will have you playing karaoke with his spot on chords.

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The guitar frets and finger positioning give Gotye’s hit an interesting vibe minus its main ingredient, as the lyrics contribute largely to its power and popularity. Proving acoustic versions are just as moving and inevitably catchy, Dawes has given us another version to jam to. Can you follow along? Catch the beat here: