Top 20 Best Acoustic Guitar Songs of the 60’s

May 16, 2021 by Klaus Crow

Today I’ve put together a list of the most popular acoustic guitar songs of the 60’s. The purpose of this list is to give you inspiration, fuel that spark to take your guitar out of the stand and play some of these golden classics.

Maybe you’ll find some marvellous songs you haven’t heard before. Well now is the perfect time to learn something new. There are songs here for beginners and intermediate players, so take your pick and strum along!

Tip: Don’t just quickly glance through the list and go on with your day, but really take a moment and pick out one song you want practice. Write down at least one favourite. Just to remind yourself and reward yourself to play guitar. You’ve earned it!

Notes: This list is in no particular order and of course it’s incomplete. So if you have a suggestion for a great 60’s acoustic guitar song please share them in the comments.

Each song title contains a YouTube link to the original song. The “Chords” link will take you to the chords & lyrics or tabs and the “More” link will show you more great songs, chords, Tabs of the same artist.

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Enjoy playing!

1 – Blowin’ in the wind – Bob Dylan (1963) – Chords – More

2 – Yesterday – The Beatles (1965) – Chords/TAB – More

3 – The sound of silence – Simon and Garfunkel (1965) – Chords – More

4 – Space oddity – David Bowie (1969) – Chords – More

5 – California Dreamin – The Mamas & the Papas (1965) – Chords

6 – Universal Soldier – Donovan (1965) – Chords – More

7 – Stand by me – Ben E King (1961) – Chords

8 – As tears go by – Rolling Stones (1965) – Chords – More

9 – The weight – The band (1968) – Chords

10 – Rocky Raccoon – The Beatles (1968) – Chords – More

11 – Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond (1969) – Chords – More

12 – There But For Fortune – Joan Baez (1964) – TAB

13 – Classical Gas – Mason Williams (1968) – TAB – More

14 – Ring of fire – Johnny Cash (1963) – Chords – More

15 – For What It’s Worth – Buffalo Springfield (1967) – Chords

16 – Don’t think it’s twice, it’s allright – Bob Dylan (1962) – Chords – More

17 – Both sides now – Joni Mitchell (1969) – Chords – More

18 – Blackbird – The Beatles (1968) – TAB – More

19 – San Francisco – Scott McKenzie (1967) – Chords

20 – Brown eyed girl – Van Morrison (1967) – Chords – More

You can also take a look at Easy Guitar Songs for Beginners to enjoy songs of all times and all styles of music.

Share you favourite acoustic 60’s guitar songs in the comments!
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