Can I learn how to play the acoustic guitar from a book?

well, yes…

but to really learn guitar
lute, banjo or sitar
there’s one method that I recommend by far:

if you follow my advice,
you’ll be sounding pretty nice!
and be on your way to playing above par (like a star).

books are great, and video too
though they may not do for you-
but the single finest thing that you can do…

is to get yourself a teacher!
For sure, I’m pleased to meet ya-
guitar coach Paul, that’s me,
How do you do?