I have some preferences on the playing of the _chords_ in 'Melissa' that differ a bit from his, which I think you'll find easier to play (and maybe even sound better): (excuse the lack of rhythm & timing, but I think you can figure it out) e--0----0----0----0--/--0----0----0----0----0----0----0----0----0----0-- B--0----0----0----0--/--0----0----2----3----5----0----0----0----0----0-- G--1----2----4----2--/--1----2----2----4----6----6----1----2----4----6-- D--2----4----6----4--/--2----4----2----4----6----7----2----4----6----7-- A--2----4----6----4--/--2----4----0----2----4----7----2----4----6----7-- E--0----0----0----0--/--0----0----x----x----x----5----0----0----0----5-- (still the mornin' comes...) e--0----0---/---0----2----0----x----0----0----x------0----0-- B--0----0---/---0----3----2----4----5----0----4------0----0-- G--0----2---/---1----2----2----4----6----6----4-(or)-8----2-- (back to D--2----2---/---2----0----2----4----6----7----4------9----2-- start) A--3----2---/---2---------0----2----4----7----2------9----2-- E--3----0---/---0---------x----x----x----5-----------7----0-- This song is REALLY meant for a 12-string - with all that open-string resonance, it really rings! Hope this gives you more of what you're looking for!