Top 5 Easy Songs To Play on Acoustic Guitar

Hurt: Hurt by Johnny Cash is a classic song that is very good for beginners as it only utilizes three basic chords. The chord progression is a C chord to a D chord to an A minor. If you would like a nice lesson to this song visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEKexrWq5RU&ab_channel=MartyMusic

House of the Rising Sun: This is another classic song that has a bunch of basic chords and is very fun and interesting to play due to the finger pattern. It does take some time to get used to but after a few tries it should come naturally. I recommend this video here to help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2rSsaCPkwM&ab_channel=MartyMusic

Sweet Caroline: This would be a great song to play with friends and family. This song uses only a couple easy chords and is a very heartwarming song. I recommend this video to help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvRTCN-RadI&ab_channel=MartyMusic

Wonderwall: Can you even say you play guitar if you’ve never played Wonderwall? While there is a bad stereotype for players that can only play wonderwall, I think it is a good song to learn as it helps you develop good strumming habits. Also, make sure you have a capo ready to play with this song! I recommend this video here to help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8wM8inaqmo&ab_channel=MartyMusic

Stairway to Heaven: While it’s a forbidden rule to never play this song at a guitar store. This song is worth a go to help you practice all different chord shapes and transitions. This is probably the hardest song on the list, but it is worth a shot to give it a try. I recommend this lesson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGleR_5yiaE&ab_channel=MartyMusic


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