She's a good girl, loves her mama
Loves Jesus and America too
She's a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis
Loves horses and her boyfriend too, yeah yeah

It's a long day living in Reseda
There's a freeway runnin' through the yard
I'm a bad boy 'cause I don't even miss her
I'm a bad boy for breakin' her heart

And I'm free, free fallin' fallin'
And I'm free, free fallin' fallin'

All the vampires walkin' through the valley
They move west down Ventura Boulevard
And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows
And the good girls go home with broken hearts

And I'm free, free fallin' fallin'
Now I'm free, free fallin' fallin'

Free fallin', now I'm free fallin', now I'm
Free fallin', now I'm free fallin', now I'm
Free fallin', now I'm free fallin', now I'm
Free fallin', now I'm free fallin',

I wanna glide down over Mulholland
I wanna write her, her name in the sky
I wanna free fall out into nothin'
Oh I'm gonna leave this, this world for a while

Now I'm free, free fallin' fallin'
Now I'm free, free fallin' fallin'

Now I'm free, free fallin', fallin'
Now I'm free, free fallin', fallin'
Free fallin', fallin'
Free fallin', fallin'
Free fallin', fallin'

Overall Meaning

The song "Free Fallin'" by John Mayer is a cover of Tom Petty's original song. The lyrics of the song describe a girl who is a good person and loves her family, religion, and country. She also loves Elvis, horses, and her boyfriend. The setting of the song is in Reseda, where there is a freeway running through the yard. The singer describes himself as a bad boy who doesn't miss his girlfriend who he broke up with. He is free-falling from the relationship and moving on with his life. Meanwhile, there are vampires and bad boys in the valley while the good girls go home with broken hearts.

The song paints a picture of a person who is free from the constraints of a relationship and society's expectations. The singer wants to glide over Mulholland, writing his ex's name in the sky. He wants to free fall into nothingness and leave the world for a while. This signifies his desire to be free from his current reality and start anew. The repetition of "Now I'm free, free fallin' fallin'" symbolizes the sense of liberation that he feels from breaking free from his past.

Overall, the song is about accepting change and moving on. It portrays the freedom and liberation that comes from breaking free from past relationships and societal expectations. The catchy chorus and relatable lyrics make it an instant classic, loved by generations.

Line by Line Meaning

She's a good girl, loves her mama
She's a responsible woman who cares for her mother.

Loves Jesus and America too
She's also a devout Christian who loves her country.

She's a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis
She's also a big fan of Elvis Presley.

Loves horses and her boyfriend too, yeah yeah
She's into horses and has a boyfriend, whom she loves as well.

It's a long day living in Reseda
Reseda is a place where life seems to drag on.

There's a freeway runnin' through the yard
There's a highway right next to where she lives.

I'm a bad boy 'cause I don't even miss her
The singer of the song is not even thinking about her anymore.

I'm a bad boy for breakin' her heart
The artist knows that the girl still thinks of him despite him now being a 'bad boy' for having broken her heart.

And I'm free, free fallin' fallin'
The artist feels free as he falls towards the ground.

All the vampires walkin' through the valley
The valley might be full of people who take advantage of others.

They move west down Ventura Boulevard
Ventura Boulevard that extends to the west is walking distance away from Reseda.

And all the bad boys are standing in the shadows
The bad boys lurk around in the shadows, potentially up to no good.

And the good girls go home with broken hearts
The good girls are bound to go home in disappointment since the bad boys don't make good partners.

Now I'm free, free fallin' fallin'
The singer continues to feel free as he falls towards the ground.

I wanna glide down over Mulholland
Mulholland is a scenic road where the singer wants to glide through.

I wanna write her, her name in the sky
The artist might be thinking about writing the name of the girl he broke the heart of.

I wanna free fall out into nothin'
The artist wants to feel free by falling into nothingness.

Oh I'm gonna leave this, this world for a while
The singer wants to take a break from this world and its problems.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jeff Lynne, Thomas Earl Petty

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Comments from YouTube:

@humam3680

6y↑13.1K

Don't underestimate these two gentlemen in the back. They're adding too much magic to the song!

@andreaswendt5826

6y↑248

damn right.

@billaddison82

6y↑148

Thought the same thing when I saw this.

@jruddy09

5y↑279

Richard Pariath the original song is by Tom Petty. Tom Petty is not on that stage lol

@lorddarling101

5y↑41

@@jruddy09 Tom petty is on stage dingus, he's the guy on the left, this was filmed a long time ago, tom petty died last year.

@Jeffbuckles42

5y↑259

Yeah, guys it's not Tom Petty, it's Robbie Mcintosh. He played a lot with Johnny back in the day, he plays a bunch through the live in LA album.

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@elisanderson5755

4y↑3.1K

Am I the only one who thinks the quality on this is incredible for being live

@userioussmile6072

4y↑317

It’s John Mayer man.

@omarakmal9820

4y↑114

yo, they made an album out of this live perofmance !

@AaronWatkinsMusic1

4y↑87

Not to be that guy, but it’s autotuned

@carolinamateodelcano7496

4y↑11

It is, really...

@luckymaiskey2562

4y↑65

It is auto tune but still John mayor is hell lot better and many of the top pop stars

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@Drewbert__

2y↑287

3 absolute masters of guitar on stage together. This cover gives me chills.

@KuyBruuuh

23w↑1

Absolutely

@tbirdflocka898

22w↑8

@@johnmayer1076 What's the long con for a fake John Mayor account that can't even spell career correctly?

@juneo9679

21w

Not only chills man, I feel I could just sip coffee while covered in thick blanket —- on a summer. 😂

@hjyto9504

14w

🎉

@catalan3386

18w↑66

The guitar playing is out of this world but John's voice is unbelievable.

@livier3970

8w↑3

His guitar playing is way more complicated than his singing, honestly

@thabongnkosi

4y↑4.7K

anyone else just enjoying this in the middle of the night during what seems like a worldwide quarantine?

@treychambers6411

4y↑37

Thabong Nkosi yeah man i listen to him when i have anxiety and for about a year it’s helped me

@Urlacher2354

4y↑2

Yep

@vishyraul

4y↑10

its almost midnight in kenya

@mikedickerson3573

4y↑4

Thabong Nkosi god bless you brother

@thabongnkosi

4y↑3

Mike Dickerson God bless you too brother

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@londontolosangeles12

8y↑1.4K

This man is just incredible. There's not one song of his that I don't enjoy. His voice is pure Heaven.

@hocinekourdoughli99

8y↑14

+londontolosangeles12 Finally someone feels the some way i do ! he is every thing you look for in a artist

@mona-cb9xm

8y↑10

+hocine kourdourli i've always thought the same about him! eventhough he's a genuis but we don't get to see him much among all of these "fake" artists

@hocinekourdoughli99

8y↑2

Mouna Jebri yes in our days fake artistd are the one who re super know but true ones only loves by people likeus who love and feel the music

@KarefreeKel

8y↑2

+hocine kourdourli the artists stay true to their music....their gift~

@hocinekourdoughli99

Karefree Kel yes they do

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@mumatua

2y↑1.8K

This is by far the best version of this song out there. Masterpiece.

@biancachristine7860

2y↑5

Definitely

@crossfadersr

2y↑8

no cap brother

@Kriegsbeil5577

2y↑1

Yeah right. There is literally nothing special about this. Anyone can sing this exact version at any crap coffee house. Its talentless and bland. John Mayer's just a dork who girls think is hot, so people buy into him.

John Mayer and Jack Johnson are dorks that are a literal dime a dozen and can be found on any college campus. I can go to a coffee house and find a guy who can strum a guitar halfway decent and tell everyone "Oh look how talented this guy is!!!!"

@charlesmcgowen7238

2y↑110

Nah. Tom Petty's rendition is better. It is the masterpiece, although I do like Mayer's version too.

@DarthSeanious

2y↑70

Its good but nothing can beat Tom's version

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@johnadkins5918

2y↑665

This is one of the few live performances that gives me goosebumps no matter how many times I listen to it, simply outstanding performance by all.

@lonewolf5627

2y↑4

same

@anderSon-km6gk

Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

@cross_fire_

44w↑2

Listen to his live in Birmingham when he was just starting. Best live performance I’ve seen in my life.

@KuyBruuuh

23w↑2

Same

@beefwantko7269

19w↑1

you need to listen to more live acoustic performances.. they usually slap way harder then studio versions

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@DipakGupta

7y↑2.8K

One of the most melodious voices I've ever heard.

@jonigrau

6y↑25

One of the most autotuned voices I've ever heard.

@DipakGupta

6y↑50

Jonathan Grau This was live I guess??

@jonigrau

6y↑13

Of course, but he uses autotune most of the time

@brixtonhall2021

6y↑2

same

@cheerfuljuan

6y↑173

I've seen the guy live. Literally was 10 feet from him. He sounded just like this

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@hannahroe350

9y↑413

This. Is. Perfection.

@riacristinebasilio6573

9y↑6

Nads fucking perv

@eduardoaziz5295

+hannah roe yeah man stops this shit hanan

@olaurbanowicz4577

9y↑1

+hannah roe exactly,much better than orginal

@sarahralte633

+hannah roe true that

@chercher304

9y↑3

absolute perfection

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@Heater_Baby

2y↑678

12 years later and this version has aged like a fine wine 🖤

@anderSon-km6gk

Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

@anderSon-km6gk

Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

@deadinside2956

1y↑1

Truee

@hoihoi9866

1y↑1

Yes bad taste also

@johnmayermusic101

1y↑1

Thank you for your love and support, How long have you been a fan of my music?

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@4lifefc

2y↑324

Saw him in Pittsburgh last night and he played this during his acoustic set… it was absolutely unbelievable live. What a concert and what a guitarist.

@Bufws1824

2y↑10

Was there. Unforgettable night

@marlapinkston2299

2y↑5

Lucky butt. I lucked and got in backstage in a Tulsa concert a couple days ago. I just made a wrong turn.,😁

@RobbyBoy167

2y↑2

funny that there are still people who believed that this was "autotuned"

@anderSon-km6gk

Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

@keithremedy

25w

@@RobbyBoy167yea that’s silly. I went to this show and a number of shows on the 07-10 era and that was when his voice was at his best. Man was the king of falsettos

@jamesleonor5374

5y↑4.3K

I got pregnant listening to this man sing and I am a male. He’s that good people

@mossion

5y↑41

saw him in NYC.. he is simply amazing. You just get mesmerized by his talent

@aniltripathi9652

5y↑48

I'm.not surprised after seeing in the news that 1 out of 50 male in the US identify themselves as female, are transgender.

@staceymarshall7016

5y↑12

😂😂😂

@NFSUNLISTED

5y↑8

lol 🤣

@D_SQ

5y↑16

I agree man. The way he performed this song, is otherworldly. The guitar sequence in the beginning of Shallow by Lady Gaga reminds me of this record for whatever reason.

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@jogigantiko

8y↑612

One of the best life performances of all time in my opinion.

@gullbuttqasim

8y↑4

Watch ed shareen...

@AbdelhamidZekri91

7y↑27

Wait .. Are you seriously comparing him to Ed ?
I don't mean to be harsh but, do you realize the wide difference between their voice ranges and guitar skills ?

@bonito.856

7y↑5

joost Houterman Welp. Him and Ed are completely different. he has a band. Whereas Sheeran has his voice and a loop pedal with no one else. and their style is completely different apart from a couple of songs.

@gullbuttqasim

One man army...real talent...without glamour.... I am not comparing I was just said watch ed shareen.hold ur horses.

Haha

@gullbuttqasim

@sickkent ed sold out wembley in a row for three time with a guitar and a loop pedal...not a band...who is ur dady now?

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@Asad_.

6w↑12

Dear stranger.... You have a great taste in music..... See you again after 20 yrs.

@shadyxd9565

Sure thing, mate!

@woozy_artem

4w↑1

❤

@quasar6011

2y↑30

What an incredibly respectful crowd

@plushiie_

4y↑755

«The biggest mistake I made that cost me a lot of enjoyment in my life, was assuming that everybody cared, they don’t” - John c Mayer

@jonasinabox

source?

@pnut3844able

4y↑6

Kinda pretentious

@plushiie_

@@jonasinabox https://youtu.be/A2wsTv3zVD0

@jonathanchristen2235

4y↑33

pnut3844able not pretentious man, it just might not apply to you. I struggle with putting on a face for everyone to try and show them that I’m “mature for my age” when in reality I’m not and it has cost me enjoyment to just live in the moment. I’m happy that I’m realizing it now. What is pretentious to act like you’re “all that” to impress people and have them think highly of you, you’re lying to yourself and those around you, and you make yourself seem less approachable. ( I’m not talking about u when I say “you”, just talking in general)

@alexgulino335

4y↑12

@@pnut3844able ... I don't think you know what pretentious means. It's actually much closer to the opposite of that. A pretentious statement would be that people didn't care at first until I change their mind. Not really in the same realm that his comment was... he was just saying that he invested a lot of time and energy into setting things up/creating things for certain people who didn't care. Wasted energy doing things for people who don't appreciate it in the least. That's not pretentious... its closer to self-deprecating in that he's saying he was very naive and got taken advantage of essentially which caused him no shortage of misery just worded in a different way.

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@bradymannion4344

3y↑659

Mayer looks like he's having a blast during this song, his vocals and playing are amazing, backed by not only two great instrumentalists but singers as well. Imagine making a cover of a song more popular than the original, and completely worth it by the way. Not only that, the camera quality is brilliant for 2008 and whoever mixed this deserves a seat in heaven. Blessed to be able to come back to this video again and again. Hope the rest of your day is great, and if it's night where you are, sleep well :)

@andreasfranke583

3y↑7

well done mate!!

@Max-eg5xo

3y↑7

Ima bring you back again

@cesarestefanini1299

California, man, one of the few places in the world where the future happens.

@melaniecotterell8263

3y↑13

more popular than the original?. No way. It can't be.

@davidearnhardt1256

2y↑5

Yes, just imagine him making a cover song more popular than the original. Because that’s what you’d have to do. His somewhat effeminate, nasal moaning version somehow managed to reach #51 on Billboards chart (have to admit, I’d never even heard it before and he did his cover almost 13 years ago.). So, yeah, super popular. Mr. Pettys version, which just about anybody with the slimmest of links to music and pop culture is more than likely familiar with, on the other hand, made it to #1 in 1989, So, I really have no idea what you’re talking about. Perhaps that was just your considered opinion it was better. That I’ll grant you.

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@aw4925

2y↑111

Still here in 2022. John made this song his own with his beautiful vocal. The whole of this live concert is the best I've ever seen. Such a talented performer with bucket loads of charisma . He's still got it all ....my favourite . Gets me through the best and worst of times. Forever grateful for John and his music.

@Incubusnut

1y↑62

In my opinion, one of the rare times a cover is better than the original version.

@harashe1000

52w↑2

After listening to John's version I can't listen to Tom's anymore-- kinda like Jeff Buckley's Mama You've Been On My Mind vs Bruce Springsteen's

@rudir6826

@@harashe1000nope.. that's ur opinion.. the original still better and can't be replicate

@harashe1000

@@rudir6826 I said I can't listen to Tom's anymore. Clearly it's my opinion. Just like your comment is your opinion

@quincywho

9y↑256

I feel like every passionate musician ever, literally HAS to appreciate this sort of musician-ery. It's literally beyond such a level of artistry, the way he plays, its beauty in its purest form.

@NyQuilDonut

9y↑6

+quincywho This doesn't impress me. He's just finger picking. Finger picking can sound really pretty though so I see where you're coming from.

@nickb3250

9y↑2

+quincywho LITERALLY

@timilehin99

8y↑1

You are so pretty😍

@quincywho

8y↑2

+Tyler Hartley LOL you told him.. i'd like to see him try it

@quincywho

+Timi Olokode why thank you

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@dr.silveriosambula-castro8715

2y↑2.4K

This song makes me want to eat breakfast and start my fabulous life.

@samgray6903

2y↑93

This song makes me want to understand this comment

@strudyinfantemustelier28

2y↑9

😆 I feel that comment!

@ArthurYuill

2y↑16

I love this comment

@alexanderborg0611

2y↑7

DO IT !!

@suicidalpornstar8091

Makes me want to drop a deuce

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@brian76541

40w↑71

Love the guitar playing in the song they really changed it up. And John’s voice is so underrated bc he doesn’t have to try to over sing anything. It just sounds so natural and laid back. Generational talent.

@Vacant-12

36w↑3

Underrated? This dude is probably one of the best male singers of this generation

@daveo6277

32w↑3

Exactly. I love how he never overdoes his vocals. He just smacks it every time. He is the truly the modern day legend.

@grant7739

12w↑21

I can't even hear the original version in my head anymore. I loved it so much, immediately listened again. Still got goosebumps the second time! I guess for me this is my favorite version now ❤

@willritter4076

11w↑1

I'd be honored if some old-school John Mayer fans would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YouTube performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and QUIET in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Peace and stay safe.

@consumedbydeceit5942

3y↑509

This dude is by far one of the most talented individuals I history
In my opinion that is no exaggeration
His vocals , compositions , cadence , presence , playing is in a league of its own

@Imm23743

3y↑16

His guitar playing is quite advanced for those who actually try to learn guitar. This is an amazing cover.

@hosoiarchives4858

3y↑2

He sucks so bad

@sandrinegero2666

3y↑5

Maybe behind Chris Cornell

@p.a.lifewithdrewmsc.

3y↑8

You do know that this is a cover right?? John Mayer is talented we can agree on that... but dont forget the fathers of real guitar music... Eric clapton, mark knopfler, BB-king, the eagles, Steve vai i think that no One from nowadays can match those Guys......

@consumedbydeceit5942

3y↑3

@@p.a.lifewithdrewmsc.
Uhhh. It’s not a cover it’s an original song he only played live . And I’m speaking for his compositions both vocally and on guitar.
Check out Andy James , Tim Henson , Tosin Abasi
I won’t say anything insulting but good God I’d love to .

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@twiztidmomma22

5y↑825

the first "freeEEE" he goes up on at 3:22 is MAGICAL. pitch perfect eargasm.

@matheussantoro3896

5y↑32

AgreeeEEEEE with u

@Rennyblue

5y↑19

Because it’s autopitched

@jakobovski13

5y↑2

@@Rennyblue ??

@doubleplaidinum8

5y↑4

So fucking good.

@davefan16

5y↑6

@@jakobovski13 pitch correction

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@wasab1tch

1y↑17

These two dudes at the back adds really pretty colors to John's playing, that's why this is a masterpiece!

@Nightfiend830

2y↑21

One of the best covers of all time.

@FrugalForest

2y↑531

Every artist has the one performance that absolutely stands out and becomes timeless. Not to take away from the many many amazing John Mayer performances but there is an eclectic quality to the acoustic section of this concert that is simply outstanding.

@kiiza2886

2y↑3

very right man .

@christinaspurgeon9564

2y↑5

Mine is - slow dancing In burning room - from this same night live in concert!!! It's BEST ♡

@tommyk3652

2y↑5

This performance is untouchable. The passion, talent and execution are the best I've heard. Amazing

@paulifriedrich9580

2y↑2

@@tommyk3652 so fucking amazing

@anderSon-km6gk

Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

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@naturelover1976

2y↑424

When he sang “now I’m freeeeeee……” I just can’t get over it. Love it.

@boo5711

2y↑6

Yes

@jasonk5150

2y↑5

Word!

@kainunya2404

2y↑2

They*🙃

@aryangupta7090

1y↑26

I’ll do anything to go back in time to witness this masterpiece live

@warreng2659

11w↑10

I know John Mayer personally. He is one of the nicest, most genuine people I know. Extremely smart, articulate and genuine.

@kaseigunsou

10w

He has this relatable, down to earth quality to him. He is a world renowned superstar, and yet, every time I listen to him, be it his songs, his interviews, whatever, I feel like this guy is just a more successful version of me. He could have been this friend we all have from high school, talented but too shy to make it. He could have been this brother who guides you through life with words of widsom and neverending support.
Very few artists are able to navigate and stay themselves without being eaten alive. Mark Knopfler comes into mind as a bit of the same type for me.
I flew all the way from France just to see Mayer live last year, and will also see him in Paris in march. He's become, through his songs, a dear friend to me rather than an artist.

@oscarodonohoe194

How do you know him may i ask?

@ImadeIyamu

7y↑147

i absolutely love this man's voice

@jjOnes10mine

7y↑2

Me too...

@danielapeleteiro191

Me too.

@masailaasonen6955

6y↑1

+Daniela Peleteiro t

@captain6939

Imade I love your beauty :)

@thisissourya

2y↑1.1K

It's December 15, 2021, Kolkata, India, 5:48 a.m.

It's been almost 6 years since this song introduced me to John Mayer's music and my whole career on guitar studies changed once and for all. Tired after doing my engineering assignments for the entire night I decided to take a break and suddenly this song popped up in my head and as I came to check it out for almost the 1000th time, the nostalgia hit me like a running truck. The tears I shed through this man's music, the healing this man caused me incomparable to nothing. I hope every single person who's watching this video may find mental satisfaction and peace in their life. Hang in there.

@Shad0wC0mpany2

2y↑14

Amen to that brother!

@thisissourya

2y↑9

Amen, my guy.

@AyindrilaBhattacharyya

2y↑10

Hello, from your Kolkata neighbor!

@Gnomix80

2y↑9

Hello from Germany

@msid7748

2y↑9

Hello from your South Asian neighbor! It's interesting how common the engineering major and guitar student combo is, in our part of the world at least. Mayer really is one of the biggest inspirations as a guitarist.

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@halenahandbasket

6w↑2

Man he did something to this song ❤ would have loved to see this live ❤

@Realjohnmayer

Hello, how are you today? It’s nice meeting you here.

@claudiagilreath2493

5y↑502

I am convinced that John Mayer could sing the ingredients list on a Cheerio's box and make it sound like magic. Absolute music Genius!

@willritter4076

5y↑1

I'd be honored if some John Mayer fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and LOVE SOON on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace out.

@rashikasharma9123

5y↑2

I won't be surprised if he actually does that one of these days, his IG's full of stuff like this

@bluesyace9564

5y↑1

I'm pretty sure he's done that

@julesishere7836

3y↑457

Don't know why John Mayer's voice hits even closer to the heart at night time. I always come back to this amazing performance <3

@yashaljalil8245

2y↑5

So true ;)

@boo5711

2y↑3

Same

@morriswheatley9856

2y↑4

Hahah!! Right on.

@leylanmolina8328

2y↑3

So true!

@shaydenevelynhornsby5549

2y↑1

Hi sis

@maxrodriguez9132

37w↑11

Have passed almost fourteen years old and it's still a very nice song... John Mayer, I hope your music never ends

@tracyho3875

2y↑10

This song is a piece of art.

@TstormVA2012

9y↑161

Loved the original but this special.

@OhhJamy

why cant I find the original on youtube?

@TstormVA2012

9y↑9

Jam - Im Back The original one was by Tom Petty.

@jacephillips195

9y↑2

I thought it was hilarious and not feminist at all. There's always that one guy who can never get girls that always sticks up for them to get noticed

@SecondCasey24

@@jacephillips195 omg, I'm that guy.

@blondegrizzly2458

4y↑766

Seeing how alive this comment section is gives me hope in humanity

@ashleybeetnik1984

4y↑7

It shouldn't

@Maru5410

4y↑2

@@ashleybeetnik1984 shut up

@ashleybeetnik1984

@@Maru5410 haha ok. Only cause you said so.

@2v_5r84

4y↑1

@@ashleybeetnik1984 Why not?

@2v_5r84

4y↑1

Soon it will hit 100,000,000 views

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@skylertremblay8625

1y↑13

Lord if music could only sound like this nowadays

@snowblind8572

it still does

@syndicateproductionstarana4925

1y↑33

20 year ago I thought J.M was lame ,then I bought his first album and as a songwriter myself I heard how all his songs are top notch in the way they are written.Watching this whole concert shows you J.M is the new Paul Simon,Hendrix,Clapton,Dylan and more.Absolutely inspirational beautifull music.

@tokotams

4y↑3.5K

Just here for my regular dose of John Mayer before I go to bed. Times are crazy but, I hope everyone is doing well out there.
.
.
.
Edit: Thank you for all the likes & the lovely responses people. And congrats to all my fellow JM fan-mates, we finally hit 100M on this one! :D

@movizdar8818

4y↑25

JM dose is never enough!

@saifservaia5863

4y↑17

Feel you my friend 👍

@tokotams

4y↑8

@@saifservaia5863 🤜🏼🤛🏼

@ihaveherpeas89

4y↑6

You are a real one for this. Hope you’re all staying safe out there.

@HININA

4y↑8

omggggg i listen to him every night too

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@heenanaz953

6y↑432

John Mayer deserve more fame. He is so talented.

@AVINASHSATHEESH1

6y↑13

He should have born in 60s or 70s. An artist who is in love with his music. Not an artist who's looking hits only.

@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113

After hearing this, he is, at least, famous, for taking something that is/was not broken and breaking it, into many various and sundry bits, in my opinion.

@dysonmuller5376

6y↑8

73 million views

@elaynematos9301

@kaytrey579

He been out since the early 2000's been listening since then till now

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@michaellamull9114

7w↑1

One of the best covers of all time

@patriciaroberge3875

2y↑25

I just cannot get enough of John Mayers music.

@patriciaroberge3875

2y↑1

@John Mayer Hello, it"s nice meeting you as well. Your so talented and amazing John. Hope to see you in
concert someday.

@patriciaroberge3875

2y↑1

@John Mayer Hello, John will you
be doing anymore tours in Seattle

@patriciaroberge3875

@John Mayer I think your simply
wonderful, I also appreciate your
replys to my comments.

@patriciaroberge3875

2y↑1

@John Mayer Well your very down to
earth. I wanted to say how handsome
you looked on the red carpet.

@patriciaroberge3875

2y↑1

@John Mayer oh, I was reading that
your done with your recent tour.

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@newislandflyer

5y↑1.4K

Tom Petty's watching from heaven, smiling.

@chasep7188

5y↑28

Rolf Jentsch I really appreciate this comment.

@praseshmaharjan3762

5y↑35

Some won't even know him.. :(

@lumpialovers5580

5y↑4

Yeah

@rxbby8463

5y↑8

ParAsiT3 i used to listen to it all the time when i was super young up until like 4 years ago, i’m 17 now

@tomturner6711

5y↑36

I mean, he was alive when this performance happened, and for several years after, he may have watched it here on earth.

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@k.joseph2831

8y↑33

This is what we call Music

@aurlene8360

8y↑5

yes!! Not some dumb song like work or call me on my cell phone, but a cover of an amazing song by an amazing artist. also John Mayer can sing amazing, I love his voice, but the way he plays the guitar is mind blowing!!

@sonicfoxxmusic4281

JASMINE LAMPORT....google her material.

@StephanieEnnis-uu8wt

25w↑1

Soul connections can’t be denied my beautiful friend. I thank GOD FOR YOU!😘😘💕

@RizzoFrank1979

47w↑3

Unbelievable how fast time flies. A blink of an eye and life is over.

@cmhavner

8y↑6.1K

What John Mayer does is he takes songs other musicians wrote and says, "Here's what you meant for it to sound like..."

@jonathanmeece7827

8y↑75

You're not wrong lol

@marleen96

7y↑39

Charlie Havner lmao I'm afraid you're right

@realryanvarnell

7y↑51

Charlie Havner this is actually the best comment I've ever seen. 😂

@theapocilip

7y↑73

This tool doesn't hold a candle to tom petty go watch petty version live and you can take that back

@staceygascoyne8087

7y↑19

Won't back down

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@murillo1350

5y↑3K

You know it's old when it says Nokia in the title

@juggernautgolf

5y↑186

You know you're young when you think Nokia is old.

@aldrinbarbosa4744

5y↑30

Watching this using my Nokia 7 Plus lol

@hadeedulhaq

5y↑11

Nokia 5 here !

@jessekoskinen8326

5y↑18

do not disrispect nokia!!! im a finn and thats not cool :)

@jeffreyfurey3320

5y↑7

old but gold

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@GouigyGouigy

39w↑4

Love this song

@crazyhorse1442

7y↑350

i ignorantly thought for a long time that john mayer was a pop douche but after actually looking at his videos and hearing more of his songs i think he is a massive talent in the music world.

@TB-kl5vn

6y↑13

Same. He is insanely talented.

@macalieadamson3336

6y↑1

Crazy Horse
I was same
Then I heard a song on radio was gobsmacked when I heard his name

@trishac.199

6y↑1

Exactly how I felt once too. Now I'm so glad I gave him a second listen one fateful day.

@1frankl0za

6y↑3

I found out he was talented few years ago, he did a song at a festival and dedicated a song to bb king. "Crossroads festival" and the song is "believe" after that I got hooked

@HereToChillForever

POP ROCK! and most of his guitar playing is either funk or blues

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@elewo2

10y↑19

That transcends my soul

@Florian30

29w↑7

greatest live acoustic guitar performance of all time

@andrewtaffe

28w↑1

I'm so glad John Mayer covered this.

@asianwide7535

7y↑236

John mayer once made a deal with the devil. No one knows what john got but the devil got guitar lessons.

@philanthony8830

Hells Yes!

@dansierrasam79

Hahaha! Perfect!

@heartyreeny

7y↑62

His voice is everything...

@orsondias201

Can listen to this song in any mood... Just makes you happier.. 😃

@patrickandjamieohollaren4350

27w↑8

One of the best live performers the world has. I saw him touring with his trio and it rates as one of my favorite concerts ever.

@renataferreira2074

8y↑109

And the good girls are home with broken hearts

@curtpark4316

8y↑12

Hoes at home you mean. The good girls are wifed up!

@AbdelhamidZekri91

7y↑2

y u harsh m8

@ThisIsBloodyyyOfficial

7y↑1

The good boys too

@johnmayer3528

Thanks for loving my music
May God almighty bless you
Thanks for being my fans
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@denisesouza3582

@@AbdelhamidZekri91 m

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@stevenfreeman6652

6y↑140

Favorite song. Mayer not only did this classic justice, he made it his own.

@barrystewart5946

DEAR JOHN Mayer couldn’t have picked a more perfect song😛😛😛

@marylarson4905

5w↑2

I love this its acoustic its nice to hear new arrangements

@Realjohnmayer

5w↑1

Hello, how are you today? It’s nice meeting you here.

@Dariop2050

What a wonderful version. So much beauty running through your voice ❤️ keep on doing it and don't let you down if anybody says so 😊

@daidriancaleb

3y↑203

I have watched this performance so many times; I have forgotten how many. But in my opinion this is the best live performance ever, John’s stage presence was otherworldly, his vocals didn’t overpower the guitars and vice versa it was absolutely frictionless. Like I really couldn’t find one flaw with this. And every time I listen to this it just puts me in this state of euphoria where it just makes me feel like everything is gonna be alright. John Mayer is the epitome of talent

@donnypuleo8167

3y↑2

I love it

@mgnta1

2y↑1

There's just something about the way he sings this. You can tell he's just feeling it.

@AdamL85

2y↑1

Now watch the Axl Rose/Tom Petty performance

@blahblah84768

4y↑378

Just checking. Yup. Still the best rendition of Free Falling I've ever heard.

@saifservaia5863

The greatest comment I've read today.. 🤘 out

@pizzalienx

you got that right

@robbiebailey3096

Conor Mason from Nothing But Thieves 🐐

@ziblot1235

4y↑1

How many are there? two?

@blahblah84768

4y↑1

@@ziblot1235 I've found searching via typing on a keyboard to be the best way to find what you're looking for.

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@69julieannburks

42w↑3

This has got to be the most peaceful song ..like a dream you would like to visit a little longer, with all the wonders of what is and could be...🙏 Thank you John

@GoodxJ

41w↑2

Legend.

@cinnamonved

7y↑34

I found John Mayer a few days ago and I'm in LOVE!
He's got a beautiful voice, amazing guitarist, and I love the way he smiles in the middle of the song, after a particular note or chord, and that smile just melts my heart ❤

@aghawkeye4829

4y↑200

The background music is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.

@jensclarberg6419

4y↑19

You mean, the music?

@willritter4076

4y↑2

I'd be honored if some old-school John Mayer fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and LOVE SOON on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and Happy '020s to all.

@oliverfrancopabon3721

Mike Msssé sing this much better.

@elidaniel5939

Seriously this is the best background music you ever heard? It’s only a few chords lmao

@aghawkeye4829

4y↑5

@@elidaniel5939 Its not about the number of chords its about the way you use those chords. I have been playing this for last 8 years and i don't think anything more beautiful can be made by just keeping it so easy.

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@danielesawyerbrandoni3259

2y↑7

Best singing live performance EVER.

@michaelhardman387

1y↑12

This guy is an absolute weapon!
So good!!! And between the 3 of them, just incredible.

@CleanRadioPromo

6y↑406

John Mayer is such a talented musician.

@willritter4076

5y↑1

I'd be honored if some John Mayer fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of his early masterpieces CLARITY and QUIET on my YT channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace out.

@floridaball4896

5y↑1

This isn't his song, it's Tom Petty's song

@user-my7dt1lp4v

5y↑1

@@willritter4076 I looked for it ?? What's ur link ?

@willritter4076

5y↑1

hi Michelle, YouTube doesn't like links in comments, but if you YT search my name with John Mayer you should find me easily. Or just tap on my photo there to go straight to my channel. Thanks for asking.

@Philler94

8y↑148

Can you imagine being in that crowd that day listening to this live like omg

@TheJordaddy35

8y↑30

+Phil McIndoe I was there, it was a cold rainy night in LA. And this whole show had everyone's jaws on the floor. Still the best "listening music" concert i've ever been to. I was a 17 year old pup, who didn't know what he was listening to would one day become pretty damn iconic.

@brendananthony1127

8y↑2

+TheJordaddy35 dude not to be mean or anything but you look like you are 40 or 50

@Skibbaaa

+Phil McIndoe with a woman/man you love

@christywright8683

i kr

@artymunoz5060

8y↑2

I can only imagine

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@staceycavanaughclick8447

1y↑4

One of my favorite. I remember when I heard this.

@LarryBill233

1y↑1

I agree with you, indeed John Mayer is a great and
talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,
he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and
always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
beautiful days.

@maraevangelista2959

18w↑3

So beautiful Song and voice👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Realjohnmayer

Hello, how are you today? It’s nice meeting you here.

@aakanshthapa7407

4y↑36

Every song of john is meant to be heard at night.

@xbetololmaster8765

4y↑1

this is not john's song

@uscjake868

3y↑46

My people that keep coming back to this song each year understand how important it is. It isn't just a cover. It is arguably one of Mayers greatest performances of all time.

@NancySanborn-qq2kr

43w↑1

I love this guy🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

@CFLsurfr

2y↑5

The audience was stunned. Silent during the song. They knew and felt immediately that this was something very special.

@coleoconnor8491

4y↑1.8K

Anyone else still here in 2020 and still watches it every day of there life or just me

@JoeEndozo

4y↑8

Forever on my Youtube homepage

@brittsnow7454

4y↑4

Coleman King yess forever

@OanhNguyen-zq6ud

4y↑5

still here in 2020 :)

@Nooneoneknow

4y↑5

Meeeeee 😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍

@maededloff2888

4y↑3

wow it's not just me that's great... and like I got a jean jacket that says freefallin by John Mayer but I'm the only one who cares heh

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@brandong1630

6y↑83

The smoothness of its delivery sounds like it's a studio version not live. Best live performances john has IMO

@absolutjackal

5y↑1

BRANDON so much so this became the album version.

@willritter4076

@DhevashniMaistry-cx1oj

18w↑1

He is the definition of Artist💫❤

@delesialockett3466

26w↑2

One of my favorite songs

@charlottecannizzo8696

3y↑120

I physically cant understand how amazing he is at singing

@sajateacher

3y↑6

And even Eric Clapton is amazed at his guitar 🎸 proficiency

@avnishkalyankar5247

3y↑14

@John Mayer lol faker. Gtfo

@nathanmooney5286

G O D

@icequeen1779

4y↑649

* Good girls are home with broken hearts. "
-- Quarantine april 2020.

@trinitylivingston1286

4y↑5

All the girls are home most with broken hearts.

@nickc3856

4y↑13

Good girls don't exist.

@Idontknowwhattosaybut

4y↑5

They are home with broken hearts because sugar daddies are out of reach

@Jessica_BR

4y↑2

- Quarantine June 2020

@delagado9397

4y↑1

Moodswin belongs to the streets

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@FriedlandM

2y↑2

He’s next level at everything.

@blakeilstrup

2y↑13

Probably one of the top 100 live vocal performances of all time. Definitely one of the top 50 live performances of all time!

@tordnilsson4591

2y↑1

With emphasis on probably because a statement like you´re making is just silly. Imagine how many concerts/vocal performances you didn´t hear . So it´s probably one of the 100 best but definately one of the top 50? Doesn´t make sense.

@blakeilstrup

2y↑3

@@tordnilsson4591 Comments like mine are by definition subjective and often hyperbolic. Lighten up, Tord.

@tordnilsson4591

@@blakeilstrup by definition? Comments are always subjective, right?

@tobsucht1021

2y↑2

I put them in the top 10!!

@ericmansur9028

3y↑47

Arguably the greatest cover of all time.

@poppin_freshgaming4334

3y↑3

Grew up on Tom Petty and I love this cover. This is a master class in how you do a cover. Familiar yet entirely new at the same time.

@jeffh.9482

No argument.

@pessational

Is all along the watchtower cover by Jimi Hendrix of Bob Dylan song

@neillima2712

2y↑359

Imagine being at this concert and being able to hear this live! Unbelievable! Made it his own definitely!

@mgnta1

2y↑11

To me there are only two ways to do a cover. Either do it the same or make it your own. He definitely made it his own with this one. Amazing cover.

@maloulugert2110

2y↑1

I would die for this!

@GUNSNTERMINATOR24

2y↑2

No please leave the original to Tom petty

@Laura-ck3bp

2y↑1

Just saw him at Madison Square Garden-He did it again and actually pushed it a little harder with the high vocals. He outdid this one. Epic.

@maloulugert2110

@@Laura-ck3bp do you have any Video? Is it possible to see it somewhere ? Lucky you!!!

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@karlsullivan8239

2y↑52

I’ll be in my living room hammered after drinking, with my sleeping doggo in the corner and I’ll put the greatest performance off all time, it still gets me every time … utter bliss.

@anderSon-km6gk

Hello fans thanks for supporting my music carrier this is my private account you can chat me privately

@gerardleyland9267

50w↑1

John mayer does it best

@nyawira1000

10y↑21

this man is a blessing I love how his music has that authentic speaking to your soul kind of style

@SixStringSanity

9y↑27

You can't studio record this. It wouldn't sound right. This version, this moment, this place. It's absolute perfection that you just can't duplicate.

@johnmayer6182

Hi appreciate your love and support thanks for been a true fan . Reply me here .

@luckymauve

35w↑7

A masterpiece that sends me to cloud 9.

@machaisson

1y↑5

Flawless, the singing, guitar, everything.

@NJShow13

3y↑1.2K

What a banger!!!

@ojmamba3224

3y↑9

I swear my guy!

@hotwheels1838

3y↑16

Your mama

@colleenmccafferty2411

2y↑2

@@ojmamba3224 6y

@jsc529

8y↑34

i dont know why but this version of free fallin makes me cry...

@unipalooza.

8y↑5

Was it his fart a 3:37?

@XPrincess30

Aww

@MFDOOOOM

+Jorgan Morgan™ lol

@samueljones2908

its true.....men have become soft these days our ancestors will be ashamed! men need to go back to when men were men, ate, drank worked 7 days a week, woman slaved over the kitchen whilst we men made love to them and bore our children then left and returned weeks,months later with a wilderbeast strapped to our backs back to the days were men did not cry, were men were men and woman were woman.