Guitar playing isn’t really for everybody.
Meaning of the quote
Not everyone will enjoy or be good at playing the guitar. Some people may find it difficult or not be interested in learning how to play the guitar. Just because guitar playing is a popular hobby, it doesn't mean that everyone will be able to or want to play the guitar.
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More quotes from Brad Paisley
Even on the most serious ballads, I’ll throw in a tongue-in-cheek remark.
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