One last thing then I'll leave you alone. Since the C cord is causing you some problems you can play a sort of simplified version while you practice. Place your index finger on the 2nd string 1st fret and just strum the high 3 strings. You get all high notes of the C cord with just one finger and it works for most songs. When your confortable with that then practice placing the middle finger on the 4th string 2nd fret and strum the those 4 strings. Adds a bit of a low note to it and you only using 2 fingers. After your confortable with that then practice the 3 finger C cord. Nothing says you have to play the full cord so let your ears judge what sounds right. I would suggest you look up cord charts for 1 and 2 finger cords, it makes it a lot easier to play in the beginning as your fingers start to learn where and how they need to respond.Thanks, guys. I'm even struggling with a C chord right now. Hitting other strings with my fingers, and by the time I put my fingers up on their tips, they are not long enough to reach. I'm sure it will come with time and practice. I just need to stick with it past the unpleasant part instead of bailing, which I tend to want to do.