The 1970 heavy guitar version of Eleanor Rigby by Australian band Zoot is a classic re-imagining of the famous Beatles song. Featuring the guitar work of Rick Springfield, this version was a big hit in Australia and gained a cult following amongst Rock aficionados globally. The Zoot’s version of Eleanor Rigby is a great chart for electric guitarists.

Locked Out Of Heaven is one of Bruno Mars’ big hits from his 2012 album Unorthodox Jukebox. A Top 10 hit in over twenty countries, and inspired by the Reggae-rock sound of The Police, Locked Out Of Heaven is great electric guitar track for developing bar-chords and syncopated rhythm work.

Almost With You by The Church is a rewarding track for established guitarists. The hit single from their 1982 album The Blurred Crusade, it features the band’s signature dual guitar interplay, one of the richest chord progressions of the era plus a classic nylon-string guitar solo.

Song Song Blue by Neil Diamond is a sweet, old-school sing-along number that is perfect for intermediate acoustic players and singers who self-accompany with guitar. Inspired by a Mozart melody, the original 1972 version of Song Song Blue was a hit in many countries that became an enduring fan favourite at Diamond’s live shows.

The second single from her 2026 album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love,The Cure by Olivia Rodrigo is a great song for acoustic and electric players. Cleverly written and structured, Rodrigo’s The Cure features a driving acoustic guitar rhythm reminiscent of the classic 1980s style of Robert Smith and The Cure. Works perfectly on electric too and is a great track for singers who self-accompany.

Easy Street by Queens of the Stone Age, released mid 2026, features a signature chord riff and makes a great chart for developing players. The relaxed tempo and dreamy alt-country vibes of Easy Street make it a perfect track to play along with for all steel-string guitarists.

A huge hit in 1978, It’s a Heartache brought Bonnie Tyler to international fame and success. The infectious folk tinged, sing-along style has ensured it’s enduring appeal and introduced Bonnie to new generations of listeners. For guitarists, the strong acoustic and electric guitar lines of It’s a Heartache make it a great classic pop choice.

Classic country-rock hit Take it Easy by The Eagles is a great song for steel-string players. From their 1972 album Eagles, Take it Easy features a great example of high-energy rhythm guitar as well as signature solo lines. This chart is for the rhythm part and makes an excellent choice for established intermediate players ready for the energy demands of a fast tempo.

2 or 3 is a fantastic progression for guitarists. Classic retro Pop by multi-instrumentalist brothers Brian & Michael D’Addario (aka Lemon Twigs), this is a great example of song craft that steps outside the predictable Pop formulae. 2 or 3 is the second single from their 2026 album Look For Your Mind and is a rewarding chord example for steel-string guitarists.