Love is in the air, and you’re ready to celebrate it with a song. And if you do play guitar and are looking for inspiration on the best ones to learn, here are 59 of the best guitar love songs.
Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One” is one of the easiest love songs to play on guitar. With the beautiful melody and the powerful and emotional lyrics, anyone who will hear you play this song will surely be impressed.
Whether it’s a romantic evening with your significant other or an impromptu date night with your family and friends, these easy guitar love songs are sure to set the mood for your next jam session.
Let’s begin!
1. You’re Still The One by Shania Twain
“You’re Still the One” is not just a love song, it’s also a song that celebrates the kind of love that has stood the test of time.
This song was written by Shania Twain and her then-husband Mutt Lange who also produced it.
The lyrics are very positive and sentimental. They’re about someone who is singing about their love for another person—how they fell in love, how they met, and what they have been through together as a couple over all these years.
2. Foxy Lady by Jimi Hendrix
Hendrix is a legendary guitarist and this song is no exception. It’s the iconic guitar riff that most guitarists will recognize on first listen.
It was reportedly written about his girlfriend at the time, Heather Taylor (who later became his wife).
If you have ever seen Hendrix play live then you know this song should be played using electric guitars!
A recent article posted on this site discusses the differences in difficulty when playing a bass versus an acoustic guitar.
3. Love Me Do by The Beatles
This song is an oldie but a goodie, and it’s an easy song to remember how to play.
If you don’t know the barre chords for this one yet, don’t worry—all you need are a few basic chords to play like you’re Paul McCartney.
Did you know that while McCartney is right-handed, he prefers playing using his weaker side? If you’re wondering if a lefty can play a right-handed guitar, you should check out this recent article I wrote!
If you want to add some fun flair, try playing it using a capo on the second fret. This will give your voice a higher pitch and make your guitar sound like The Beatles from long ago!
4. Better Together by Jack Johnson
This tune is about the joys of being in love with someone, and it was released as a single from Jack Johnson’s 2006 album “In Between Dreams.”
Upbeat and catchy, the song talks about a relationship that is going well and how it makes you feel.
The opening guitar riff features some sliding up-and-down chords with a little bluesy flair. It even has room for improvisation if you want to play around with it on your own.
5. You’re Beautiful by James Blunt
This song is one of those songs that has been played by people all over the world a million times, and it just never gets old.
There’s something romantic about the guitar chords and the easy-to-learn melody.
The best part of this song is that while it sounds great on acoustic guitar (and even better with some finger picking), most beginners can learn how to play it using just some basic open chords—so anyone can play along!
6. Your Body Is A Wonderland by John Mayer
“Your Body Is A Wonderland” is a song about being in love with a woman. The guitar riff has a very catchy sound, and the lyrics describe how beautiful this woman’s body is.
The song was nominated for several Grammy Awards, including Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (which it won). Indeed, it’s one of the best acoustic songs.
This song would be a good choice for practicing fingerpicking as well.
7. Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton is a famous guitarist and “Wonderful Tonight” is his most well-known guitar love song.
It was originally a hit for him in 1977, but it’s been covered by countless artists since then.
Written for Pattie Boyd, the same woman who inspired The Beatles’ “Something”, this easy-to-learn tune has just five major chords and some simple strumming patterns.
8. Always by Bon Jovi
This song is a classic. It’s been covered by many artists, and it’s one of Bon Jovi’s best-selling singles.
The guitar solo is simple and easy to play, making it perfect for beginners. Plus this song will make any woman swoon!
It can be played on acoustic or electric guitar, but we suggest playing it on acoustic since the soft tone matches well with this romantic ballad.
9. Heaven by Bryan Adams
In 1985, Bryan Adams released “Heaven.”
This single gave him commercial success and helped him become a household name in pop culture.
If you like simple songs with easy chord progressions and a catchy melody, then this one is for you. You can play it in as few as five chords and sing along to your heart’s content!
10. Faithfully by Journey
As one of Journey’s most famous hits, “Faithfully” is a rock song in the classic rock band’s extensive collection.
A great love song made for beginners, this tune doesn’t require much more than five easy chords to play.
Classic Rock magazine named this tune The Greatest Power Ballad Ever Recorded in rock history.
11. All Of Me by John Legend
This is a sweet song dedicated to Legend’s wife, Chrissy Teigen.
Although it requires about 10 chords in total, the slow tempo will still make it fairly easy to learn. The chorus is simple and repetitive, so you can practice that part over and over without getting bored.
If you’re looking for the best love songs that make women go crazy then this could be one for you!
12. I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith
A classic power ballad, “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith is the perfect choice for those who want to impress their loved ones with the guitar.
The lyrics are romantic and easy to learn on guitar, so if you’re looking for something that will appeal to both men and women, this is a good bet.
Plus it was famously featured in Armageddon—a 1998 movie that has since become a cult classic.
13. Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol
“Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol is a famous love song of this generation.
The Irish rock band’s most famous single to date, it’s played in a lot of movies and shows.
A lot of people can recognize the songs with just the first few notes. It’s also an easy one to strum away with just 5 chords!
14. Something by The Beatles
This classic love song is written by George Harrison and performed by The Beatles, who released it in 1969.
It’s said to be his best guitar work ever, and has been described as “the most beautiful love song ever created.”
If you’re looking for a great acoustic song with a strong melody, “Something” will have you covered.
15. XO by John Mayer
When you’re in love, you don’t need a whole lot of words to get the message across.
“XO” is just one of those songs that are perfect for showing your love through music. The song was originally recorded by Beyonce but John Mayer’s stripped-down acoustic rendition just hits differently.
It’s easy to play and only uses 5 easy chords with a simple strumming pattern.
16. More Than Words by Extreme
Released in 1991, this is one of the best guitar love songs.
The lyrics were written by Gary Cherone, who sings them with such passion that it’s hard not to fall in love yourself when listening.
The song’s message is that love can be so strong that words are not enough; instead, the singer will show his lover how much he cares through actions and time spent together: “I’ll give you more than words.”
17. Everything I Do, I Do It For You by Bryan Adams
It’s hard to think of a more iconic love song than “Everything I Do, I Do It For You.”
Released in 1991, the song has sold over 13 million copies worldwide and was the theme song for Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
This easy guitar love song requires only eight basic chords so you shouldn’t skip learning this one!
18. Can’t Help Fallin In Love by Elvis Presley
If you’re looking for a love song that’s not too complicated and can be learned quickly, then this one is perfect.
It was originally recorded by Elvis Presley in 1961 and released as a single in the same year.
The chord changes are quick but not too difficult, making this song an easy choice for beginners or those who want to add something new to their repertoire without spending hours learning new chords.