7 Classic Fun Songs to Play on the Guitar

7 Classic Fun Songs to Play on the Guitar Sign up successful This song evokes all the fun of young love, and its easy. Strum four beats for every  chord. 2. Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver (G C Em Am D) The 1960s singing trio, Peter, Paul and Mary may have made this song famous, but  legendary singer/songwriter/guitarist John Denver wrote it. Like many of Denvers hits,  this classic guitar song has a light, lilting feeling. 3. Blowin in the Wind by Bob Dylan (G A D Bm) Blowin in the Wind became one of the most influential and best known anti-war songs  ever written. Heres a great video of Bob Dylan performing this live on TV. 4. Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival (D A G) The title might suggest the opposite, but Bad Moon Rising is a bright and lively song.  Listen carefully to the strumming pattern and the general rhythm in the intro, and  you can then play it throughout. 5. Yellow by Coldplay (G D C G) The strumming pattern that Coldplay chose in their original recording is simple:  down strums all the way through. But that doesnt mean that you cant change it up  a little! 6. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynard (D C G) The fact that this popular hit song is so simple allows for greater creativity and  ad lib on the part of the artist. Let the simplicity inspire a little riffing or a solo. 7. Free Fallin' by Tom Petty (D G Dsus D Asus) In the beginning of this song, in the intro anyway, the chords are strummed only  once each. For the rest of the song, you can strum however you like. Then again,  Im all for taking artistic liberties! These are all easy, fun songs to play on guitar and let loose. But these fun tunes are also great opportunities to pay closer attention to your posture and hand position. So be sure that your fingers are arching easily over the frets, with the palm of your hand away from the back of the neck. Most importantly, have fun! Looking for more great songs to learn on the guitar? A guitar teacher can help you choose songs that are appropriate for your skill level, and give you the support and guidance you need to get to the next level. Search for a guitar teacher now! Heather L. teaches singing, piano, acting, and more in St. Augustine, FL, as well as through online lessons. She is  a graduate of the prestigious Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and has performed with the New York and Royal Philharmonics, the New Jersey and Virginia Symphonies, the American Boy Choir, and the internationally renowned opera star Andrea Bocelli.  Learn more about Heather here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  Maël Racapé