Even if you are not a guitar pro, you can still surprise your significant other for Valentine’s Day by playing any of 15 easiest love songs to play on acoustic guitar. Valentines is close, and there is not much time left, but worry not as these songs are super easy to learn to play.
I have been playing acoustic guitar for some time now. I picked it up as a hobby back in my high school days. The initial passion I had for it has by now subsided, which is unfortunate, to say the least. I still do play guitar sometimes, when I have the time to enjoy it really, but nowhere near as when I was younger. The guitar playing was the thing that made me one of the cooler members of my crew. Whenever there was a party thrown at someone’s place, I would be the person to call. Regardless of how amazing someone’s sound system is, there is something magical about playing guitar while everyone in the room sings. It just brings in positive energy, the sense of unity. Apart from this, I loved it when I was able to play people’s favorite songs while they would sing. It was a way of pleasing people which I did not mind at all. However before I reached this stage, that is before I felt confident that I could play guitar so other people can listen and enjoy, I spent a lot of my time practicing. I remember complaining to my friends how the fingertips of my left hand were completely numb. They were red, occasionally sore with thick layers of skin. It was the result of my efforts to properly place them on guitar strings, so the chord played would have a clean sound. Having short fingers certainly did not help. Despite the numbness in my fingertips and several arguments with my neighbors, I loved it.
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If you are a beginner, there are two things you need to be aware of, that you need to learn how to be patient and that you have to be persistent regardless of circumstances. You will spend some time playing things you do not like. I personally never liked playing scales. The repetition of a dull guitar pattern would drive me insane, yet it helped me significantly improve my playing game, which is why I continued doing it. To divert myself, I would practice playing easy guitar chords, changing the order and strumming pattern as I liked. I did not find this as boring as scales, and it was easier for me when I decided I should try playing some of the songs for guitar beginners. It took some time for me to play songs for beginners without having to look at chords sheet. Because I spent a lot of time practicing scales, I felt more confident when I decided to play guitar tabs for beginners. While I found it difficult to understand how to read tabs, I loved the process nevertheless. There were a lot of sources online as well as more experienced guitar players on discussion boards who were willing to share some advice. Even if you are not self-taught, the internet can be a great guitar instructor. Apart from having access to guitar theory, music sheets and other people who are learners just like yourself, you have access to people who teach guitar playing online on YouTube.
If you are new to guitar playing, you should check out our article 10 Easy Guitar Songs for Beginners Without Capo, as well as 15 Easiest Acoustic Guitar Songs to Play for Beginners. In the article, my colleague shared her experience of learning how to play an instrument and offered a list of songs which are definitely what you want to start out if you are a beginner. In case you do not like the songs on the list, you can refer to some of the 15 easiest famous songs to play on guitar. Every radio station has played these and they are also easy to learn to play.
To create the list of 15 easiest love songs to play on acoustic guitar I have referred to a couple of famous guitar web sites, and some of them are Guitar Habits, String Vibe and Guitar Chalk. All that in order to get their insight on which songs are the easiest to play among more than top 100 acoustic guitar songs. Where full song lyrics were not available, I have referred to Metro Lyrics. After all, I had to rank easiest love songs to play, so simple chord progression and strumming pattern were not the only things to consider.
15. Faithfully by Journey
C, Am, F, G, Dm
The last on our list of easiest love songs to play on acoustic guitar is Faithfully by Journey. It is the second single from the album Frontiers. The song peaked 12th on the Billboard Hot 100.
14. Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding
G, D, Em, C, Bm
The song is part of the soundtrack for the movie Fifty Shades of Grey and is also included on Goulding’s album Delirium. Apart from dreamy lyrics, the song has a great beat to it.
13. I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
G, D, Em, C, A7
This hugely successful song by Jason Mraz is perfect for acoustic guitar. The song was nominated for Grammy Award for Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at 51st Grammy Awards. Listening to Jason’s unique voice is a true joy.
12. Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
Am, C, D, Em, G
Wish You Were Here is the title song of Pink Floyd’s album Wish You Were Here. In 2011 Rolling Stone grouped it among 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. This was one of the first songs I learned to play on guitar.
11. Wonderwall by Oasis
Em, G, D, A7sus4, C
Anyone who has decided to try themselves at playing acoustic guitar has at one point been advised that this is the song they should begin with. Wonderwall chords are pretty basic. The song remains my all-time favorite.
10. Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars
D, Bm, G, D
The song ranks 10th on our list of easiest love songs to play on acoustic guitar. It marked the beginning of a successful music career of one of the most famous pop stars nowadays. It went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2011. Apart from being critically acclaimed, the song was a huge commercial success. It peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
9. Hello by Adele
Em, G, D, C
I have always admired Adele for being so unapologetic about staying true to herself and for her songwriting. Hello is one of the many songs by Adele which won our hearts. All you need is to practice the progression of four simple chords, and you are one step closer to being where Adele is now.
8. Bubbly by Colbie Caillat
A, E, D, Bm
Bubbly was Colbie’s first hit back in 2007. It is also her only single to reach top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2009, it was nominated for the Best Love Song on Teen Choice Awards. It is definitely the song you want to play for the person you love.
7. Stay with Me by Sam Smith
Am, F, C, G
Stay with Me chords are very simple which is why this song is ranked 7th on our list of easiest love songs to play on acoustic guitar. The song was a huge commercial success. Billboard listed it among “10 Best Songs of 2014”.
6. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum
F, Am, C, Em
Whoever would play this song for me would have me at the very intro. In 2011, Need You Now won four Grammy Awards, including the one for the Song of the Year. It peaked at number 2 on Billboard Hot 100 chart and stayed there for two weeks.
And now, let’s see the top five easiest love songs to play on acoustic guitar.
5. Let Her Go by Passenger
F, C, G, Am
Let Her Go chords are the same as for Sam Smith’s Stay with Me. However, the progression is different. The song was a commercial success and won the sympathies of critics. Passenger’s voice brings out the best in you.
4. For Your Love by The Yardbirds
Em, G, A, Am
This song is an anthem of love. The song is super easy to play, and the lyrics are there to help you win over anyone.
3. Stand by Me by Ben E. King
G, Em, C, D
A lot of people did a cover of Stand by Me, one of the best acoustic love songs, but I still prefer the original because it is so soulful. Four basic chords are all it takes for you to learn to play it.
2. She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5
Am, C, G
The first time I heard this song was while watching TV show One Tree Hill; then I got hooked. I am not a big fan of Maroon 5, but this is a great song.
1. Fallin’ by Alicia Keys
Am, Dm
The first song on our list of 15 easiest love songs to play on acoustic guitar is Fallin’ by Alicia Keys. The song went to win three Grammy Awards, and it was Alecia’s big entrance on the music scene. To play it, you need to practice the progression of two simple chords.
This was Insider Monkey’s list of 15 easiest love songs to play on acoustic guitar.
