Hi Burt - welcome to GT. I am in agreement here with Broken. There's a lot here to help but learn yourself a few chords and then work on switching between them. That will help with your speed and accuracy. It takes time but it'll come. Feel free to ask any and all questions that will pop up. There are plenty of really, really talented people here who will help.

I am a former serviceman myself so I offer you a salute. :)