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Top Country Songs - Top 10 Lessons

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The top country songs to learn on Guitartricks.com are listed below. If you're a fan of country or maybe you're jumping in as a new fan of the genre, this is a great place to start. Whether you're a beginner guitar player or more experienced, there is a lesson for you on this top 10 list. 

For more country songs, check out our songs page here

 

FOLSOM PRISON BLUES

“Folsom Prison Blues” from Johnny Cash is one of his most popular songs. In this guitar lesson, Mike will break down the guitar parts into seven lessons. Learn the “Folsom Prison Blues” chords, play along with the lyrics, and even learn how to get that signature sound on that solo. The acoustic part of this song requires a good sense of rhythm so make sure you practice slowly! Learn how to play “Folsom Prison Blues” here.

 

ACHY BREAKY HEART (MADE EASY)

Billy Ray Cyrus’ most popular song ever, and one of country music’s most recognizable hits, “Achy Breaky Heart” is just a ton of fun for beginners and experienced guitar players. In this made easy version, we’ve taken the original song and simplified it so it’s easy to strum with just a handful of chords. Learn how to play with the backing track and Caren will show you how to strum your way to success! Learn how to play “Achy Breaky Heart (Made Easy)” here

 

EL PASO (MADE EASY)

“El Paso” by Marty Robbins features a number of interesting melodies and riffs in its original recording which could be difficult for beginners. Thanks to Caren, there’s a great easy version to strum along to. Learn the essence of the song so you can sing along to the El Paso lyrics as you play this absolute classic of a country number. Learn how to play “El Paso (Made Easy).”

 

WIDE OPEN SPACES (MADE EASY)

This is one of the Dixie Chicks’ most famous songs and we’ve made it super simple for you to learn. Named after the album of the same name, “Wide Open Spaces” was featured on Country Music Television’s top 100 songs of all-time. Learn how to play this iconic song in an easy to play made easy version. Learn "Wide Open Spaces (Made Easy)" here.

 

SPEED OF THE SOUND OF LONELINESS 

John Prine’s “Speed of Sound of Loneliness” is broken down in this made easy version where all you have to do is grab a guitar and keep the beat. All of the chords in this version are played in the open position, so it’s super easy to get started. Included in the lesson are the “Speed of Sound of Loneliness” lyrics so you can strum and sing at the same time. Learn the song here

 

AMIE

This 1972 song from the Pure Prairie League features a fantastic riff across a number of acoustic and electric guitars. The acoustic guitar plays into the intro and the verse while the electric fills the song with fun licks. Tom Finch will show you how to play all of the guitar parts in this lesson, and even show you how to play it all with just a single guitar. Learn how to play “Amie”.

 

WICHITA LINEMAN

Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman” is a fun song to learn especially if you have a friend to play along with. There’s a great acoustic guitar part that is great to strum to, and if you want, you can also learn the electric guitar part that is featured in the intro and solo sections. Mike will show you how to play all these parts, plus a single guitar version in this lesson. Learn how to play “Wichita Lineman”. 

 

ALWAYS ON MY MIND

The song was originally released in 1970 but Willie Nelson’s Grammy Award-winning version from 1982 is the version we’ll look at here. Mike breaks down this song from the intro, to the verse, and how to strum it all. Learn the “Always on My Mind” chords and play with the lyrics as well. There are a number of guitars in this lesson as well but, as always, there’s a great single guitar lesson in here for those that want that, too. Learn “Always on My Mind” here.

 

I WALK THE LINE

Johnny Cash’ “I Walk the Line” is an iconic number and Ben will talk to you about the tuning, tones, and the tempo at which this song is played. Cash’s sound comes from a signature technique that requires the guitar player to strum their acoustic instrument with a piece of paper between the strings and the fretboard. You’ll learn all about this unique method in the lesson also. Learn “I Walk the Line” here.

 

THE GAMBLER

Learn “The Gambler” chords and play along with the lyrics in this lesson taught by Douglas Showalter. There is an interesting hybrid picking pattern in this song, and a number of interesting chords to play with so for those who want a little challenge, look no further. This Kenny Rogers number also includes two guitars but you’ll learn how to play both guitar parts with a capo. Learn “The Gambler” here. 

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