Would you have thought that some of the most popular songs in the world are very easy to play on the guitar? Yes, it's absolutely true! There are loads of very popular, yet really easy to learn guitar songs for beginners, which you can start playing from almost day 1. Once you get comfortable with the very basics of playing the guitar, so just a few beginner chords and plucking, you CAN start playing songs from popular bands and artists. Here are 5 very popular beginner guitar songs you can start learning immediately:
1. Hey There Delilah by the Plain White Ts
This popular hit will give your fingers a nice workout, since you'll be using finger picking all throughout the song.
2. Hurt by Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash's cover version of Hurt is actually more famous than the original Trent Reznor (9 Inch Nails) version. It involves learning a few simple chords (most of which you'll probably be familiar with already), and applying a variation of Travis style picking.
3. Let it Be by The Beatles
Another great song, this time by the legendary Beatles. The guitar cover version will have you practicing chords and finger picking while making great music at the same time.
4. Good Riddance by Green Day
This song is a favorite of many beginner guitarists, since it is very easy to play, but still loads of fun, providing countless hours of entertainment for you and your friends. Again, learning this song involves playing a few simple chords, which you'll be plucking the notes of, than strumming. The best part of this simple guitar song is that you don't even need a backing track or a band playing along, you can just play it by yourself and sing along as well.
5. No Woman No Cry by Bob Marley
If you like the music of Bob Marley, you'll be very pleased to know that his most famous song, No Woman No Cry is actually fairly simple to play. The guitar cover of the song can be split into several sections, so take your time with each. You can use finger picking for the initial sections, than strumming with a pick once the funky verse kicks in.
The above list is an absolutely non-exhaustive list of popular, yet easy guitar songs for beginners. Remember that practice makes perfect, so don't be disappointed if you can't play the songs right away. Learn each section slowly, and you'll see that you'll be playing them in no time at all.
