Easy Acoustic Guitar Songs EVERYONE Should Know How to Play!

[@YoungWolfX5]

Sometimes I just lay in bed at night and think about how people used to learn to play guitar without Marty

[@vexocom5103]

Surprisingly, i did it all without him :) I need a whole year to get to the point to play any songs i want without looking at the chords formation. And Dude, its a very satisfying Journey😅 But Marty DID help me to play some songs. But most of them is self-taught

[@jimparsons639]

They used to learn by ear most still do

[@jimmyz2098]

LOL

[@scoobydee3954]

No you don't. Stop lying

[@ammariwinandias5692]

probably carl brown

[@abhishekkaushal4880]

I was fighting with depression and then i bought a guitar 3 years ago and playing guitar helped me a lot to get better in life

[@TylerLL2112]

Hell yeah! It really helps to have something like guitar to focus on. It can be daunting at first but, once you improve, it’s so rewarding.

[@abhishekkaushal4880]

@@TylerLL2112 yup exactly dude anybody can play any instrument the key is just to practice it

[@TylerLL2112]

@@abhishekkaushal4880 Take care my friend. Keep playing.

[@abhishekkaushal4880]

@@TylerLL2112 thank you and you too my friend 😊🖖

[@WindleDavidJ]

Thank

[@Mr211083]

I wonder if this blokes got any idea how many hours of pure joy he's given the average person who was maybe a little bit introvert and would never of had the confidence to get guitar lessons....that's now sitting there strumming 1 of there favourite songs full of confidence.......an it's all thanks to this man ...thank you marty....from all of us

[@ezragiesbrecht3233]

Wish you were here 1:03 Wonderwall 2:08 Imagine 2:48 No woman no cry/ let it be 4:20 Sweet home Alabama 6:02 The joker 7:40 Knocking on heavens door 9:10 I won’t back down 10:12 Tennessee whisky 11:00 Have you ever seen the rain 12:11

[@luvstevntoo]

thank you you’re my hero

[@carlbarker6889]

Thanks 😊👍🎸❤️

[@abhiramsnair-wn1gi]

I love you

[@chrispalasz]

Thanks! Was looking just for THIS

[@Brimontv]

Thanks! Nice to avoid Wonderwall ;)

[@davidbarnes8822]

I never realized you interviewed Ed King. My father was the stage manager for Lynyrd Skynyrd in the late 60s early 70s, and back in 2010 we took a trip to Nashville and I met Ed King and went to his house for dinner. Great experience and a great guy. Rest in Peace.

[@onecrazymedic6451]

Your instruction has been amazing. Started learning guitar 20 years ago and never followed up. I always loved guitar but I always had a learning block of some type. Your videos have been such a gift. I am a paramedic who suffers from PTSD. I have been using guitar for therapy.

[@abnakimaanlicht2109]

thats what music is a therapy that we all need

[@theseadragon3055]

Stay strong and rock on

[@tannerconkey1]

Same it helps get you mind off of things for a bit

[@zdh82]

Hey Marty, I'm a 39 year old dude just learning guitar for the first time. I just want to thank you so much for making these videos, you've helped me more than anyone else. Hope you're doing okay. Much love man! Keep up the great work ❤️

[@Ryxnzdumb]

Heck of a ride to sit down in, I'm currently 14 and I picked up on guitar from my dad and uncle, after my uncle passing it really moved me and I learned wish you were here from pink Floyd, and it's definitely challenging but I stayed, you got it!

[@MADMANMoB]

@@Ryxnzdumb respect bro. Sorry for your loss bro.

[@buck-mq3qo]

I actually learned the basics of playing guitar from your old lessons on these songs years ago! Its good to see your still teaching beginners.

[@KitMcIntoshSJ]

Been playing 2 months and can play 8 songs, gonna be a lot more after today! Thanks Marty, best teacher I ever had

[@mikylevictor8042]

ahhh i see u started during the boredom of summer too👍

[@KitMcIntoshSJ]

@@mikylevictor8042 haha i suppose so yeah. I've owned a guitar for a long time, tried to learn a couple times. This summer I really decided to crack down and so far, so good

[@mikylevictor8042]

@@KitMcIntoshSJ had mine since i was eight havent used it in 7 years and just decided to dig it out and try

[@KitMcIntoshSJ]

@@mikylevictor8042 must be a common thing then 😂 and how's it going for you?

[@mikylevictor8042]

@@KitMcIntoshSJ pretty good thanks to guys like marty, guitar zero to hero and all the other ive learnt at east 12 songs

[@petemerenda6409]

Hey Marty, I had to find my password just to login and pay you a compliment. These messages are meant to be short. I'm 55, tried a couple of times to play in my 30s, and quit both times. This time, I started in January. I put my stand right near my desk so I'll pick it up every day. I guess because I'm a little more "mature," I'm patient, tell myself there's no rush and glad I'm glad to be learning. I would have quit if it weren't for you!! When I google tutorials, I go straight to those with your picture. Your method, consideration for the learner, upbeat and personable nature...well, we're now friends. I am grateful to you. Thank you Marty. Oh by the way, I have two bookmark folders, one called 'Guitar', one called 'Marty'. If I knew I how to use FB, I would have posted this for others to read.

[@Misterbanana945]

long message

[@ross-turiano]

Love your tutorials! You have helped me advance with my guitar skills and learn all these popular songs!

[@nicholasmoore7659]

I've been playing for nearly 7 years yet I'm still a sucker for videos like this!

[@charlesdyer6126]

Ditto

[@chris1237992]

💯

[@kshitizraj8477]

me too

[@vanmaren7331]

Great refresher for even us vets.

[@Shawn-dg8ow]

For sure....

[@rockinbobokkin7831]

I don't know how he does it, but I feel like Marty is my actual friend. I know he's just a guy on the internet, but this dude touches me.

[@funguy4utube]

I think we all felt that from his first Marty Jamz videos … he is the King of guitar lessons

[@jeffm5991]

I like to pretend Marty is friend too because I don't have real friends.... 😞

[@darko714]

I like it that he doesn’t always edit out mistakes. It gives you a feeling for the process.

[@Gernansky]

@@jeffm5991 I'm an old man now but I remember when I was about 12 years old my mother told me one time "If you find one real friend in your lifetime you have done more than most" Just saying - A lot of people think they have "friends" but they really don't. The word "friend" is thrown around very loosely. Just saying - don't feel alone because you may not realize it but - you are in the majority.

[@popsmorris5887]

It's the hat...lol

[@aintgotnone4225]

i apologize for my photo but you've literally taught me and helped me through my dads death 8 years ago and helped me accomplish so much since i saw you at 16. Now i reap the fruits of my labor because of you man. your the best inspiration for anyone. you show if you have perseverance, you can make it. so i thank you marty!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chikondimukuseti5397]

I started with u Marty 3 years ago from nothing. Now i can play more than 50 songs. Thank you so much

[@comfortablynumb0696]

"Wish You Were Here" was my first song to learn playing a guitar. I'm strongly inspired by David Gilmour. He and the band (Pink Floyd) saved my life.

[@codyjcunningham]

Marty, I am 31 years old and have been watching your content since the beginning! I was truly in a rut as a young novice player until you came along. The 17th "Feb 2022" of next month I will have been playing for 20 years and I owe a large chunk of that to you! Thanks so much my friend. You are truly a master of the craft😎

[@axeldaly79]

👍

[@Marc-js8rx]

As an "intermediate" player, I still very much enjoy learning from Marty, especially since my rediscovering the craft in my 60s a couple years ago. There are times when I think of just retiring and hanging out on a main street corner and playing & singing these 10 songs over & over-- just for the "totin' around money" -- and it truly wouldn't even feel like working. Love it! Thanks so much, Marty!

[@landona1020]

I was 13 and started playing with your help. Learned a ton, got my finger smashed off at 18. Just yesterday at 24 I picked it up since I’ve built some skin on my finger back up. So glad to see Marty’s still here.

[@kenschlegel4103]

Thank you Marty, I have learned so much from you since jumping off the cliff and pursuing basic guitar after COVID grounded us all. 😎

[@xcodychaosx]

Me too :b wish I would ve had the focus when I was 15 but 29 works also

[@cameronvs1]

Thanks!

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks Cameron!

[@mr.techjedi1507]

Gotta love how Marty teaches without expecting you to have a BA in music theory. Best guitar channel on youtube!

[@RH-vl2wy]

I have gotten a few of your products. I’m doing the Texas blues currently…. I got off around 12:30 and picked my guitar around 230…. It is now 5 in the morning, and my eyes are watering… but I don’t want to stop playing!!!! This is my me time!!! Thank you Marty!!!!

[@samanthamann7783]

Marty, you have helped me so much over the last 8 years you have no idea. Thank you for teaching me how to play guitar, it has brought so much joy into my heart.... A life long dream come true. And I don't even have a thumb! It's awesome. So grateful! Thank you!

[@philipstrutt1086]

Man you are the reason I still play guitar! I have tried so many other instructors and KZbinrs over the years but your tutorials are still the best by a country mile. Keep up the awesome work! 🤘🏻

[@bravo4adventure988]

"Wish You Were Here" was my first song that I learned the whole thing...probably not the best choice but I got it! Thanks Marty (best guitar teacher ever!)

[@RRTNZ]

Once again Marty making cool songs simple enough for mugs like me. Thanks bro, you're awesome never change !

[@kingsleyessegbey1768]

Today in church I got the idea to learn the acoustic guitar so I got one and took it home. While in my car I browsed for beginner lessons and out of the list, I found you and Fender which I think will be the two main resources for my new hobby. In one day I have learned the anatomy of the guitar and also used a free Fender Tune to learn how to tune and fine-tune. Thanks to Marty for saying there are free apps out there to help. I looked and found one.

[@classajobs3620]

Thanks Marty - I was alway nervous to get playing and learning. You made it easy for me and my 10 year old to learn! We appriciate the hours you spend spreading the love of guitar.

[@kendavis8046]

I'm 62. I can still hit some of the high notes, but something every musician should understand is that for the basic 1/4/5 patterns you are describing, once you learn barre chords, the world is your oyster in terms of simply transposing the key to where it's comfortable to sing. I am not criticizing your basic video instruction here, I know you get it, and I'm sure you teach this in your classes.The "high notes" comment came from "Have you Ever Seen the Rain" at the end. I move it to A. I can technically still hit the notes in C, but it is far more comfortable down a step and a half. And indeed, I learned most of these songs MANY years ago, but for beginners, this is a very good lesson. Thumbs up.

[@brianandbarikelly5349]

Great list and love the pointers of how to go from the basics, to adding some simple licks or walk downs to make them sound that much better. Looking forward to seeing Part deux!

[@sophiedearman3568]

Started learning guitar in February this year, 2024 aged 59. Discovered Marty June 2024 after hitting 60 & the videos have been incredibly helpful. The frustration is real though!

[@IV-V-iii-vi]

You know this guy is a legit guitarist because he's wearing a unique hat.

[@gamoboy13]

Marty! You are my go to! I recommend you to everyone. I started taking lessons for a few years when I was four years old then put it down for a while. Since I’ve had kids I’ve picked it back up and you have taught me so much. I’m beyond appreciative!!!

[@d.mcdave8880]

Marty, I can't thank you enough for all that you do here. I have been a beginner for decades, and I feel like I can finally move on with your help. You have a great teaching style and great taste in music. You have helped me more than you know. Thank you so much.

[@branko_097]

When i was begginer i found lots of your videos for begginers........Now im much better and i play much harder songs, but i will never succes without you Marty

[@KnobleKnight533]

Marty, just in case no one has told you yet today. . . YOU ROCK!

[@funguy4utube]

Great as always Marty. Oh my Lordy so many also come to my mind: “Love the Way You Lie” “Margaritaville” “Tambourine Man” “Maggie May” (well, it strays off a bit) “Can’t You See”

[@derekbamonte2700]

Thanks for breaking them down to their simplest form. You are always my go to for learning a new song and have given me 100s of hours of guitar playing enjoyment.

[@PederElder-l2b]

Hey I love all your videos! You are an excellent teacher. I played cello growing up and my mom was a music teacher who also taught violin and piano. You are very patient, not condescending or egotistical. Plus you know that when it starts to be fun is when progress comes. I can tell you have fun playing music!

[@cleeisme1]

Marty you’re awesome! As a guitarist and teacher! I’ve wanted to play guitar for like ever. finally I picked up the acoustic guitar had for years and following you I am actually enjoying learning to play. And I’m only on lesson 3 and I’ve watched 1 strumming vid of yours. Love your approach, 5 minutes a day has turned into 30 minutes a couple of times a day. Building up calluses and loving it! Your the best!

[@louisgordon2270]

Marty been watching n learning for few yrs thks ur only one I watch u make easy.n almost like I no ya good job n thk u

[@rajvirsingh5754]

It's funny that half of us are not beginners but still come here because of Marty

[@Dungeons_and_Crawdads]

Marty I have been playing guitar in total now almost 15 years.. I could never progress because I’m self taught.. and then I found your KZbin. I love your videos, and I have been so lucky to have watched them for the better part of a decade. Also.. Peace and Love sounds like a fancier Imagine lol

[@Dungeons_and_Crawdads]

Also can’t believe it’s been 6 years already. Like.. I’ve been watching your videos for over half a decade.

[@mburtondavis]

I’m a beginner and it’s hard figuring out what song are within my ability. So, this would be a great series even if it were top 10 drop d songs for beginners or best finger picking songs for beginners.

[@rjh1226]

Once you know the magic chords you can play anything

[@MrSilver69s]

look no further 2 chord song ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWOtnJxvfMaJa7s ) a horse with no name by America common strum pattern and foundation breaking bad and San Andreas gta fun song next good riddance time of your life Green Day ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5XPmJKil6dor6c ) common strum pattern 4 played easy chords key of G when going to the D chord keep your ring finger where it is and just put index and middle where there fretted when it comes to the part its something unpredictable the cadd9 should be Eminor in the strum patterns the last strum is the change it gives you time to go to the next chord Marty teaches @rjh1226 capo on first fret and open chords gives you all the keys

[@logarithm0]

@@MrSilver69s here a comma for you ,

[@eltacokingpin6418]

Your the reason I learn how to play guitar I was so blessed been able to buy a guitar when I was 17 and I didn’t have enough to pay for guitar lessons but you Marty help me out so much thanks ur such a blessing thanks for what you do now I’m 32 and still playing

[@nabhchandra_]

Now plz do one similar list of songs for us intermediate guitarists 🙏. there are tons of vids for beginners on yt, so i feel like intermediate guitarists are often left out

[@jcheskaty]

My students just bought me an acoustic guitar to make sure I follow through with my goal to play the guitar. These videos are amazing. Thank you so much.

[@JaysonT1]

That was cool.

[@brucelangsteiner4599]

Excellent stuff, Marty!! Thanks for "dumbing it down" for the rest of us.

[@12_red18]

Chronixx:legend... You're out here changing lives and healing souls man

[@gibbysmoviecorner8286]

TOOODAYYYYYY IS GONNA BE THE DAY THAT THEYRE GONNA THROW IT BACK TO YOUUU

[@DarrBor]

Just started playing and I tell everyone I am being trained by a famous guitar player. When I say it is Marty Schwartz, every guitar player knows exactly who I am talking about.

[@anthonyestell1977]

As much as I would love a part 2....I think I really NEED to see a part deux! Great work Marty been watching you for a few years now man. Literally, no corny bs, you've taught me 90% of what I know on the guitar...Thanks man!

[@JakeWoods-w5q]

Bro wish you were here still and always will be one of my all time favs … one of the first I learned to play thru

[@tripp7387]

what a great video, marty taught me how to play a few of these and I'm still at a beginner level, but i watched this and learnt some new songs pretty much straight away. thanks for everything dude

[@ems390]

Ive been learning guitar for 8 years watching these. Lifes been tough after my forced double vasectomy, but pluckin these chords has helped.

[@SxSxG666]

Fun fact! Let it B starts with a C :) I Like what you're doing. After almost 30 years of playing electrical guitar I'll tackle the challenge to learn some acoustic songs for all the campfires of this world where shredding fails to impress ;) It is funny to see what's actually hard to play for me but considered being easy and vice versa.

[@GoldtriggerDude]

Friend: "Hey, you play some pretty good guitar!" Me: "I studied with maestro Marty Schwartz"

[@lukechappuis5606]

You know what, people?! We are so lucky to learn from this man. Marty is the Buddha of guitar playing.❤

[@daksh5078]

Congrats on 3M subs bud!! 👍

[@caseylea2396]

THE JOKER OMG I love Steve Miller Band but ruled out learning most of their songs since I play acoustic…once again, Marty’s working magic 😁

[@cristiancamargosvachova8064]

09:08 best riff ever 😎

[@rockturtleneck]

This is great. I'm always more blown away by great songs that use beginner chords than I am by ones that are super-complex.

[@alexapapbologna6849]

I'm just starting out on guitar and so far, you're the best teacher I've found. If you still take requests, it would be great if you could do a video on Runaway Train by Soul Asylum. Every video I watch on it doesn't really land with me. Thanks!

[@MichaelMoonPhotography]

Great tune!

[@catherinepuntonwilson57]

@ martyschwartz I love how you explain you teach very well. I am re-learning the guitar. Taught myself years ago to play for my own enjoyment from the piano. Then raising three kids came along and work. I’m so blessed. They’re grown and part time. Now I can devote re-learning and found you a while back. you are great. Thank you for all you do👍✌️👍✌️❤️👍✌️

[@MrSonnyProductions]

Hi Marty, I've watched you for a number of years now and I've learned so much. Cheers for helping me out, you're always the guy I refer to when someone wants to learn guitar. 😊

[@rockfordfiles5451]

bad habit of just free flowing jazz and blues without any recognizable songs for anyone listening While this is fun and I'm good at it----- my new goal is to learn songs people know, all the way through. This is perfect- Thanks!

[@lolza127]

Yo Marty i love your vids dude. Could you do ain’t talkin bout love by van halen please?

[@jasonq111]

When I started playing guitar I wanted to shred. As I went along I learned it was fun to play lead lines but more fun to play songs with little embellishments and also some lead stuff (Think: Sweet Child O’ Mine). I never wanted to be in a band. I started late in my 30’s. Now, in my 50’s I just wanna enjoy what I’ve learned and have fun w it. Marty makes it fun.

[@Dave-YellowDogWelding]

Love it! part 2 please!!!

[@PatrickBMusic-sf2hu]

Sweet guitar! After 10 years of wanting one I finally got a J-45 myself last Christmas and I love it!

[@retractedhack]

I really appreciate this list!

[@JKCrane]

The Ed King interview by Marty was really great. Had to be overwhelming to be playing with Ed King. Legendary

[@chrisgreenhorn1221]

By the help of this fella am pretty no bad now after 2 years of hard work but again thanks for these videos helped me learn so much massive appreciation 💪👍

[@MartyMusic]

Great to hear!

[@benjohnson3661]

@@MartyMusic Hi Marty. Could you do an acoustic lesson of 'Hope' (Twista ft. Faith Evans) ... just watched Coach Carter again and Im obsessed with this song

[@joellawrence9182]

Cats in the cradle , was my first song to strum and sing . Has a cool lick in the chorus to keep it amusing .

[@chrisg7891]

Congratulations Marty on 3 Million subscribers! Truly a feat and well deserved recognition for what you have done for all of us.

[@trentvix]

Marty you are amazing bro

[@5highkcaj]

Holy ship I'm guitarist! Bad one but still. It took less than two years. Thanks Marty

[@brucemartinez5343]

Exactly how I think of myself at time. Lol

[@Zekesaxman]

marty I LOVE THE VIDEOS. BUT. I have finally hit that point in the young swing, I CANT DO IT! I must play my own songs I literally can't listen to the instructions anymore and I couldn't be happier. Thank you from the WHOLENESS of my soul brother

[@thomashardin816]

Grateful for this man. His videos have taught me so much about playing guitar!

[@antonnickschas5713]

oh i love hove u teach... and you are so friendly. i learned "I Wont Back Down" in like an hour or two. thank you for sweeten my day

[@spackel22]

Another great lesson Marty! Would love to see you break down a couple of these with focus on strumming dynamics. So key to getting the right sound. 🙏

[@tombushell1276]

I second this - very true!

[@avinachom8010]

I started a week ago, had to take a few days 'off' due Cov-19, just started to browse again for guitar songs and as always, I landed in your channel (which I subscribed to the day I started). Love your approach, simplicity and straight forward. I'm playing Zombie after 4 days (!) thanks to you and this video just opened my 'appetite' again. Thanks for posting this videos, you make guitar playing feel easy (and doable at mid age ;-) )

[@lamarelrod8204]

Marty man you're great. I can't say enough of how you've helped me play.

[@urfuturo6467]

Great lesson. Many thanks. Motivated me to pick up the guitar again .. .... after progress flatline for a couple of months..

[@kennypryde4235]

"Redacted." Funny guy Marty, funny guy. Two thumbs up.

[@justme-sd6ye]

Don't know why he had to redact the name Grateful Dead....lol

[@kevinlast3874]

​@@justme-sd6yethought it was Roger Waters

[@flafferty]

Marty, so glad to find your channel. Will be sharing and practicing with my son and grandson. Have a request, Layla by Clapton.

[@howardstang1918]

Marty's awesome. I have learned so much from his videos. thanks Marty!

[@keithclayton494]

Totally got check out these song! Just had a baby girl and I’m going to have to brush up on my guitar playing for her. It’s been a while since I’ve played. Thanks Marty!

[@zacheastham1770]

Marty you’re so fucking badass brotha 🤘

[@SIM3PAUL]

Hands down, the best (no headaches, no fret (pun intended)) guitar tutorials on the interwebz. Thanks Marty!

[@juliansantaguida6225]

Bad bad LEROY BROWN tears in heaven Free fallin American pie Whanted Dead or alive Good riddance Haert break hotel Come on into my kitchen And love of my life I like all acoustic guitar songs if I have to pick it Would be good riddance by green Day

[@navvo1]

When marty starts shredding on the easy tutorials i know ill never get there but ill continue to enjoy watching and learning !

[@wardi9260]

Anyway heres wonderwall

[@pokemonandmore3423]

I gotta admit, I lol'd at the slide you did at the end of The Joker... love it

[@JamesHunterRoss]

Hey, thanks for this. This is perfect beginner stuff (that I still need) and you teach it with such a warm, natural style. The playing has a great feel too; this is a 10 across the board.

[@tonyfrench100]

gotta say.. you just know when you meet someone that can rock it out. so smooth..just totaly understsated skill. nice one -one of best vids I have seen.

[@skate4blazers503]

"Redacted" had me dying LOL

[@skate4blazers503]

@@dordly I think its just cause GnR is super strict about their DMCA stuff.

[@jefferynogler3140]

Thanks Marty. You're the best teacher I've come across so far. I always turn to you first .

[@busdriver428]

Yes I would love more easy songs! You're the best Marty!