MORE Easy Acoustic Guitar Songs EVERYONE Should Know How to Play!

[@InjuredBook9945]

0:53 I won't Back Down - Tom Petty 1:34 Don't Stop Believin' - Journey 3:16 Heart of Gold - Neil Young 4:11 I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash 5:28 You've Got to Hide Your Love Away - The Beatles 6:39 Bill Withers - Ain't no Sunshine 7:49 The Scientist - Coldplay 9:12 Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix 10:37 Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd 12:15 Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) - Green Day

[@EvilestBig]

I feel like having Marty and Jack Black in the same room would be legendary

[@MartyMusic]

That has happened a couple of Times

[@EvilestBig]

@@MartyMusic how did I miss these videos???

[@attraueketcham350]

I second that..WHAT?!?

[@williamcooper1200]

Ever notice that you don’t see them in the same room? I propose the conspiracy that Marty is really Jack Black in disguise!

[@valeriofabrizi635]

Please make a video with Jack! It would be legendary!

[@bradleyjacobs7870]

Marty I just wanted to say thank you singing the chords I think will help me remember them I'm 53 my 16-year-old son is the one that showed me your videos he's wanting to play the guitar so I started to play with him as something we could do together just wanted to say thanks you're a big influence on him

[@gabesmith201]

Can you do a lesson on ram ranch my Grant Macdonald?

[@schlamothy]

I hope he does it. That song means so much to me, it had such a profound effect the first time I heard it. A lyrical masterpiece, and one of the most iconic riffs of all time. I believe Jimi Hendrix actually cited Grant MacDonald as his biggest influence.

[@gabesmith201]

@@schlamothy I actually shed a tear the first time I heard it

[@schlamothy]

@@gabesmith201 and still they say that our generation doesn’t know what good music is. The audacity

[@gabesmith201]

@@schlamothy the balls that some people have to say things like this. Shocks me sometimes.

[@fianna582]

When he sings about the 18 cowboys and their desires, man that shit always tugs at my heart strings ngl. 😢

[@fianna582]

Love the chapters, they make this a lot easier. 👌

[@TheAlanSaunders]

Thank you, Marty for your encouragement, demonstrations and suggestions for 'Songs That Every Acoustic Guitarist Should Know'. I attempted to teach myself guitar with a very poor instrument when I was fifteen but gave up at twenty! In retirement I needed a new hobby and could afford some decent electric and acoustic instruments and set them up myself or refer them to a luthier. Whilst I enjoy attempting some popular pieces on electric guitar, my goal is to turn up at a BBQ with my guitar and get everyone singing! A 'Database Manager' colleague obtained a two year touring gig with a popular band. On his return to the UK he said that his greatest satisfaction was accompanying children singing Christmas Carols. Learn some popular songs, get the crowd singing, it is the best medicine!

[@gomes1258]

Singing the chord names will never stop being hilarious and entertaining, especially if you combine it with the lyrics. I'll never forget "All in all it's just a - nother brick in the D" lol.

[@elliedunn2652]

This makes it so memorable !!

[@JoshuaM8]

Man I love this channel, I have been following for years and have learned so much from you that a strong 85% of what I know on guitar cam from your tutorials. You have inspired me to play even on those days when I was creatively unmotivated and even going through the past couple of years with my Cancer battle and lockdowns your videos have always got me smiling and playing along to some of my favourite tunes. Even as I type this in my hospital bed with my guitar nearby this video has me reaching for that guitar to learn these tunes. Thank you Marty for all that you do and I hope you're having an incredible day as you have made mine with this video, much love and support from the UK from a long time fan

[@robertforgaci9427]

i hope you're doing well

[@donfoster4985]

LOL the expressions on Free Bird, You are a legend and inspiration Marty

[@jeremylrichardson]

Keep pumping these out Marty. These are changing some peoples lives. Keep up the work and god bless you sir.

[@nick011182]

Marty is by the best guitar teacher on KZbin. He has a way of making every song understandable and approachable. Thanks for all you do Marty!

[@duncankeevy2822]

I introduced Marty Music to my son in law, purely by chance who had no interest in playing the guitar, but he sat around while i was going through the tutorial for Laylaa by Eric Clapton. My son in law was under the impression he was a left handed player, and this may have been true considering he is left handed... This meant getting him a guitar strung for his preference, which would happen in a couple of weeks. After a weekend, and dozens of Marty's video's... he is comfortably playing right handed, and been looking at guitars of late... Don't ever stop signing the chords Marty! They comes in handy when practicing or learning something, it's the last thing I remember when stuck between chords for a song, I've picked up from one of your videos.

[@KamikaziHobbit]

i was today years old when i realized after watching youtube videos on learning to play guitar that i actually in fact need to learn an F chord. im really glad you have these Marty. Rock on dude!

[@imgoduknow]

Loving these! Having multiple songs in one video is a win! Haven’t put my guitar down since you dropped the last one 🤙🏼

[@Stellarainn]

I'm on a roll!!!! Just learned Ain't No Sunshine too. I've had a guitar for over 4 years and now finally after i picked up 1 week ago I can play 3 songs already. Progress is real!!!!

[@christophharriso653]

Started playing a little over 10 years ago, with hours of help from you of course, and this video is great to make me dust off an axe and make a little noise

[@greenracer5]

Marty, thank you...this video has done more for my guitar journey than any other in the last 18 months as I've trawled around looking for inspiration. Thanks for keeping it real, and not impossible.

[@arthurpeters2151]

I have to admit that singing in key is really the Key when teaching the changes to the chords! Nothing shy of Genuine Genius, if the student can keep rhythm and then knows how to change keys in union with the lyrics. Same way to tech reading sheet music! You can place syllables and of course in all your favorite words, to the actual progression of the music! Memory serves best this way so now all you have to do then is just keep practicing that one song until you have it Down and I mean ready to perform it, down ! Great job Marty, I subscribed years ago and you have definitely evolved . Rock on Brother.

[@peabodymartin5201]

Thanks for helping me build my repertoire! Marty is the Man!

[@DJBLESSD]

I've been really struggling to learn my 4th or 5th song after wonderwall, horse with no name, devil rolling stones song, and Tennessee whiskey song, redemption song tabs and learning Hey Joe has just blown me away as it's a song I love and can easily enough play for joy. The chord at 10:04 I'm not sure on what your pressing but o well. There's so much songs or riffs thats boring and not interesting to me I'm glad to find that extra song thanks Marty I've had zero lessons face to face with anyone but you have taught me greatly. Your zoomed in video shots and explanations to play are the best Ive come across for me. There are other dudes that are reasonable but I would point anyone trying to learn to you first. Thanks for your help. ✌️😎

[@TP-te4eb]

I have been practicant guitar for about 4 months now and this helps me so much! Thanks Marty!

[@warrengolder3747]

Marty, loved your top ten acoustic songs to learn. The way you teach inspires me to keep on going.

[@toddrhodes614]

DUDE!!! LOVE THE segments/ playlist/ whatever you want to call it! I have about 13 minutes per day to practice and that REALLY helps me cut to the chase!!! Rock on Marty! Best in the business!

[@randallmcmurphy9251]

I think “Ain’t No Sunshine” may have been the the first song I learned from you. That was in the Rockongoodpeople days. Thanks Marty.

[@samsscia]

It was nice to see the B7 again. While learning guitar in the early 70's, A lot of songs in the Mel Bay books used G7-A7-C7 and D7.

[@cjf5779]

Marty I’ve been watching you for years. You’ve taught me so much. Thanks

[@robertYTB78g]

Answer: MEGA ENJOYED this lesson :) Thanks for posting.

[@jackismay8304]

5:20 Shred it marty!

[@tonyjenkins1592]

Great Lesson, thanks Marty. Here’s more suggestions for pt 3…Wanted Dead or Alive, Stapleton’s Parachute, Perfect, Simple Man, Every Rose has it’s thorn, REO take it on the run or Time for me to fly in openD, Brown eyed girl, Can’t help falling in love.

[@tonyjenkins1592]

Oh, a couple more…Tesla Little Suzi, Alice in Chains anything

[@timgreen2334]

Horse with no name is an easy tune I started with years ago. D and EM over and over!

[@jcburger733]

Hey Marty, thank you for the latest installment of 10 Easy Acoustic Guitar Songs that everyone should know. You are an amazing guitar teacher. All of your efforts make us better guitarists. Greatly appreciated!!!

[@moxxy3565]

For whatever reason signing the notes instead of the lyrics works magic for my brain. Thank you so much 😊

[@mrcaferacer]

I’m yet another who is so grateful to Marty for helping me get started during lockdown. We love your lessons Marty - THANK YOU!

[@AlSnoopsReid]

I just discovered your channel Marty and I have to say it's the best thing to happen since the invention of the wheel. Only the opinion of a 69yr old Scotsman who has only been playing guitar for 4 months, but truthfully, you make me feel that I can accomplish anything I want (barre chords excepted, lol). I don't know if you have heard the song "500 Miles" by the Scottish twins, the Proclaimers,but it would be amazing if you could teach us all how to play that particular song.It's fairly well known world-wide, so it's entirely possible that you have heard it before,but if not, there are vids on YT of them singing a few of their songs. Don't stop putting these amazing videos up Marty, or I'll have to swim over the pond and sort you out.😉😉😉

[@leftbasis]

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire is another great beginner one! Capo 2, C, Am, E, G.. pre chrorus is C, Am, E, D

[@asetto15]

You are an absolute legend. Doing a part 3 would make you more legender.

[@MartyMusic]

The legender continues…

[@BushRat253]

I feel like for most of these the chords aren't complicated. It's those strumming patterns that make my head explode!

[@alevensalor]

And the thing he never explains :(

[@alancraig1560]

I love your method of teaching guitar. As a beginner guitarist, you make it fun to learn.

[@jamesdunne1495]

Marty thank you I play on a social circle,friends and folk clubs in the NW of england.not visited your site for a while,don't know why I like the way you just show the way to us plebs,thank you again.Jim Dunne.

[@waynetozer3881]

You are the prime example of how to have fun playing guitar Marty! Your love of music is obvious and infectious. Thank you for reminding me to chill and enjoy the ride. 🤙❤️. Can you do 10 intermediate songs you have to know?

[@mikewest9740]

Hi Marty, I love when you teach 3 chords, THEN, with the strum pattern, It turns into a well know song. Thats GREAT for beginners. It keeps us interested. Also love the easy add-on riffs that make it sound like the real song. Thank you.

[@sidharthsr4312]

going through the first part of this series. thanks for more!

[@austinsherrer]

I love how no matter what video it is, Marty always makes me wanna go pick up my guitar instantly!

[@countingcoup]

“take middle finger off, …….Magic!” ~ had me in stitches 😝 Love this channel ❤️

[@guitar226]

Marty you have been my guitar teacher for years and years, since I was 16. Please never ever stop making videos !

[@brettrussell3721]

Love the way you break down a track when you do a singular 1. Really got me into learning more things again

[@neon_tom]

Awesome video! I love that Free Bird is easier than I thought, I always just stayed away from it thinking it was too difficult. When I first started guitar a really easy song I enjoyed playing was Blister in the Sun by Violent Femmes, that's my recommendation for pt.3 :)

[@MartyMusic]

The jam is the hard part

[@garyedwards9972]

Not only informative but entertains. , FreeBird had my dying. Best damn guitar teacher!!

[@Sora_Digital]

Thank you Marty! Every time I feel burnt out and bored from playing the same old licks these videos help me out! Still a newb, so these are perfect.

[@Drew_Schultheis]

Bought my First Guitar at Sweetwater in Fort Wayne, Indiana. And Ran I into Marty! Thanks for the awesome tutorials!

[@groundedbirdrd1880]

My apologies, I must say this. May the Swartz be with you! I love you man, you're an amazing teacher.

[@narnold87]

First time commenting - thanks for helping rediscover how fun guitar playing! My rec for the next video is Turn the Page, Tuesday’s Gone, and Jumper (Third Eye Blind). 🎵🎶🎵

[@Schmidhead516]

Good Riddance has always been a crowd pleaser in my experience. Definitely going to have to practice some of these other ones though. Thanks Marty!

[@scotttaylor4195]

Marty. Thanks for your enthusiasm and some humor that you put into all your videos. Your great techniques and selection of songs has inspired me to pick the guitar up again. Thank you

[@EcoHumanist]

Love the Hey Joe acoustic riff :-D Peace and Love acoustic guitars yes

[@shawnbrisbon9304]

My man! This is awesome Marty! I have a friend who is just starting to get strumming patterns with open chords. He wants to play fairly complex songs right away and is getting frustrated. I told him I’d help him find easier songs to help build him up. I’m gonna direct him to this. These are great songs. I actually have several friends I’m gonna direct to you.

[@feizalglencross545]

This is the best ,,,,, you've literally changed my life mate ,,,,,,,,, I've never felt so good as when I pick up my guitar and I just forget my problems,,,,,,I can play it ,,,,,, I can't put into words what you've given me 🙏 thanks man from the UK 👌

[@jdras3]

Your commentary through the whole thing was hilarious ,GREAT VIDEO !

[@gsbyers202]

Marty thank you for all the free info you post. I had got bored of every thing I knew how to play but don't know any other players. Happily I stumbled across Marty Music..playing again every day. Thank Man.

[@tails7253]

Just recently started learning guitar and Marty, you my friend truly are an amazing teacher. Without these videos, I definitely would not love guitar as much as I do!!

[@gasherbrain6986]

Idk why but The Fade to black acoustic sound that it has is just amazing and still shocks me 3 years later

[@CgwWilson]

I started with you tutorials, still have to learn the A pentatonic,minor pentatonic scales....need to hire a tutor, strumming patterns,upstroke,etc...any suggestions?

[@kajeto1]

Great stuff. Next one - every rose (with your favorite part), patience, free fallin, over the hills

[@funguy4utube]

Love your embellishments Marty … the licks n walk downs

[@caesar8683]

Awesome. Would love to see more videos like this, perhaps top 10 campfire songs or classic Rock.

[@monkeybrains6168]

I totally agree... Jack and Marty...read somewhere in this thread it's already been done... can't believe I missed that

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

Marty you have a gift for bringing joy to new guitarists. Thanks for your work!

[@joebarnes2664]

Also like to say: Thank you Marty for all you do to share with us everything you know about playing guitar.. Thank you good sir..

[@coreym2948]

Hey Marty .... really nice collection to learn from ... thanks ...you're the greatest

[@barrakudagaming9035]

Can’t believe it’s been a few years since you inspired me to try and learn and understand guitar

[@patrickharrison4746]

Marty always has a way of making me smile

[@urfuturo6467]

Super lesson. So much fun. Loved the passion and positive energy😁👍🎸many thanks🤘

[@daniellecomte3821]

Thanks Marty... you have great taste in music!

[@markjames9205]

The best rendition of Freebird ever!

[@brentcarey6637]

Great videos! keep em coming. Thanks.

[@SkipBee]

Facial expressions are gold! As always thanks for the content, Marty.

[@jdstan9650]

👍👍...1) The Joker 2) Maggie May 3) Small Town

[@DADroid001]

You are the best! My wife and I love your style. It's so cool that you do this.

[@kostakakagiannis9192]

Marty putting a smile on my face means a lot to me right now :)

[@davidrenaud9741]

Marty you're the man!!! You've taught me so much! Thank you sir! 🎸🎶🎼

[@johnsanderson256]

thank you for every song you teach.

[@montiemitchelljr3886]

I'm a fan. Good teachings for those of us who want to learn but are challenged

[@jordanleonmusic6852]

Love the energy!

[@dtcrozier]

Fun! Lesson! How about a lesson on the Alman “Melissa “

[@kevinderung8524]

you rock Marty! such a friendly presence and easy to understand instructions

[@haywardjr.4671]

Wow, Marty you're taste is superlative,sir. And your technique/ style of helping us / teaching is like no other. Thank you-& also appreciate the fancy ending to that Johnny Cash number,& including a Beatle's 'waltz'. Ciao ,M

[@danielroth4497]

Marty, sing the songs when you play. Really, it helps in multiple ways.

[@michaelandersen8554]

Hey Marty have you ever done a lesson for Norman Blake's version of "Man of Constant Sorrow"? I know you did the other version, but this version would be great to learn too. Thanks for what you do.

[@johnargust8268]

I do enjoy your break down the playing of songs!

[@Hardworkinhardskeeping]

Awesome man. Appreciate you making this journey fun and easy.

[@jeffwilliams8459]

@martymusic your always giving me inspiration to pick up the guitar and play. Thank you so much.

[@colonelangus1898]

Hell yeah Marty! .. I loved the little lick at the end of Walk the Line

[@TigerTiger-kh9tz]

Marty, love the Freebird antics!

[@allanangold5070]

Marty You are a true inspiration. My guitar playing has improved so much due to your tutorials. A legend in your own lunchtime!

[@rajanvijayudu1337]

Singing the chords. It's very helpful sir. Thanks

[@danr5105]

I am just at 2 years in on acoustic (I am 67.) I can "pretty much" do what Marty is showing here. I can't play as long as I like yet (stamina) Fingertip pain is not an issue anymore but every digit on my left hand aches and my thumb joint on my right aches. I feel anyone that has all "digits" should be able to do what Marty shows here between the 2nd and 3rd year in. Certainly some can do this a 6 months in. Not me though. See that hammer on/pull off technique Marty uses while playing "Got to Hide Your Love away? 6:30 with his index finger while forming a C chord? That is difficult to time right and not lift other fingers while doing it. You need to master that little bit of hammer on technique. I get it right 2 out of 10.

[@jameselvisproductions4501]

You are a great teacher.,....take it from one who is also.

[@johnstanley1812]

Marty you are the absolute best, my brother. I loved that free bird riff, you got the look my friend, rock on oh yeah, Frankenstein, Edgar Winter, when you get a chance! I'm old school, thanks for your teachings.

[@dufusbug]

I have 2 suggestions for the #3 video.... Angelsea by Cat Stevens, this one isn't all that well known but easy peasy chords to strum and Cats in the Cradle by Harry Chapin, Ugly Kid Joe.

[@c5back9]

I especially enjoyed the animation on Free Bird. You killed it Bro!!!