10 Popular Guitar Songs Every Guitarist Should Know to Play

Learning to play songs on the guitar is truly a rewarding feeling, no matter how challenging the journey is! Of course, it takes time to perfect those riffs and blast solos, but remember that even legends like Jimmy Hendrix and Bobby Dylan took their own sweet time to become the iconic guitarists they are today. Today, we will discuss some of the most popular guitar songs you can learn, even if you only know some basic chords. These are some of the best guitar songs in Hindi, English, and Punjabi that can help you have an impressive repertoire and entice a diverse group of people with your guitar-playing skills! And the good news is that you can find detailed lessons on all these songs at one destination, Torrins. So, let us explore some popular guitar songs you can learn and be the life of the parties you attend. 
First, let us explore some of the best guitar songs in English.

Hotel California by the Eagles

Hotel California, a timeless fan favourite, is known for its stellar guitarwork and mind-blowing composition. Having won a Grammy for “The Record of the Year,” this is one of the most iconic guitar songs that all guitarists must learn. The beginner-friendly version of this is a good mix of 2 movable chords and several open-string chords. The song uses chords like Bm, F#, A, E, G, D, and Em.

Difficulty Level	Beginner to Intermediate
Chords	Bm, F#, A, E, G, D, and Em
Song Lesson and Tabs	Check out the song lesson and tabs for “Hotel California.”

Did you know the song “Hotel California” was initially titled “Mexican Reggae?” Which title do you like better?
Link to YouTube Video to be added: https://bit.ly/HowtoplayHotelCalifornia

Wonderwall by Oasis 

An all-time favorite track and a go-to song for most guitarists, Wonderwall is one song that you can’t miss out on learning on guitar. Its singalong charisma and lyrics that hit home make it an ideal song for hanging out with friends. Initially, the chord progression may seem challenging, but trust me, it gets easier once you start strumming! 

Difficulty Level	Beginner to Intermediate
Chords	Em7, G, Dsus4, A7sus4, Cadd9, and F#
Song Lesson and Tabs	Check out the song lesson and tabs for “Wonderwall.”

It’s a great song to learn, not just because of its immense popularity but also because it allows you to learn variations on chords. 

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

The poignant strumming of “Wish You Were Here” and the reminiscent feel of the song has made it a top choice among guitarists. Additionally, the chords involved in this song are mainly open chords which means everyone can play it! The song is played in the standard tuning, i.e., EADGBE. Its intro is a mix of lead and rhythm, so it is the perfect song for you if you are a lead player.

Difficulty Level	Intermediate
Chords	Em, G, A, C, D, and Am
Song Lesson and Tabs	Check out the song lesson and tabs for “Wish You Were Here.”

Now, let us look at some of the best guitar songs in Hindi that every guitarist must know how to play.

Jeena Jeena from Badlapur

The enchanting melodies by Atif Aslam and an excellent composition by Sachin-Jigar make “Jeena Jeena” a brilliant song to learn and play on the guitar. You can play this song by tuning your guitar down to one whole step. The song’s light acoustic guitar accompaniment and soft vocals are the key reasons why guitarists love playing it. 

Difficulty Level	Intermediate to advanced
Chords	G, Cadd9, Bm7, Cmaj7, Em9, D, and Am7
Song Lesson and Tabs	Check out the song lesson and tabs for “Jeena Jeena.”

This song has an easily recognisable intro that holds the power to make everyone nostalgic; yes, it is that good! In the movie, the song portrays a grieving tale when Varun Dhawan’s character loses his son and wife, played by Yami Gautam. The emotional touch of the music video to this heart wrenching ballad makes “Jeena Jeena” one of a kind. 

Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhoJdYLtTM0

Meherbaan from Bang Bang!

You are not alone if the song “Meherbaan” leaves you smiling widely after listening to it. This masterpiece by Vishal-Shekhar is highly admired because of its great rhythm and captivating melody. Its soothing intro riff is a must-learn for all guitarists. This song is played in standard tuning and is in the key Em. Katrina Kaif considers this song to be one of her finest romantic songs; honestly, I second that! 

Difficulty Level	Intermediate
Chords	Em, E5, Bm7, Am, Am7, G, and Gadd9
Song Lesson and Tabs	Check out the song lesson and tabs for “Meherbaan.”

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwb30uZ9RX0

Oh Sanam by Lucky Ali

No amount of praise will ever be enough for this iconic guitar song by Lucky Ali. It is one gem of a song with an intro riff that can instantly put anyone at ease. In the song “Oh Sanam,” the guitar is lightly strummed throughout, giving a beautiful touch to the alluring song. Standard tuning is implied in this song, following a 4/4 beat. 

Difficulty Level	Beginner
Chords	D, Dsus2, G, D/F#, Dm7, Bb, E7, and G
Song Lesson and Tabs	Check out the song lesson and tabs for “Oh Sanam.”

Oh Sanam is from Lucky Ali’s first album, titled “Sunoh,” which was released in 1996, and this song is the most loved song out of all the songs from the album. Lucky once mentioned that shooting for “Oh Sanam” was a surreal experience for him, just as listening to it is for us, right?

Mitwa from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Mitwa is undoubtedly one of the best guitar songs in Bollywood. The guitar work in “Mitwa” is the heart and soul of the song; it significantly adds to the charm of the song. The song has been composed by the legendary trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The instructor for the song lesson on Mitwa on Torrins is Ehsaan Noorani itself. So, you get the incredible opportunity to learn from the artist himself—how cool is that?!

The guitar is tuned to the standard tuning to play this song. What may seem challenging to many is the layering of the guitar in this sufi-rock ballad, but once you learn the chord progressions, playing this song on the guitar will be seamless for you! 

Difficulty Level	Intermediate
Chords	E, Asus2, F#m, G#m, A, and B
Song Lesson and Tabs	Check out the song lesson and tabs for “Mitwaa.”

Let us now look at some of the top guitar songs in Punjabi. 

O Heeriye by Ayushmann Khurrana

O Heeriye, a soulful Punjabi single by Ayushman Khurrana, is another one of the iconic guitar songs that you can learn. This song has a very soothing feel, making it a great companion for jamming sessions while travelling. This song can be a favourable choice for beginners since it has pretty straightforward chord progressions and is played in the key A.

Difficulty Level	Beginner
Chords	A, D, E, Asus2, and F#m11
Song Lesson and Tabs	Check out the song lesson and tabs for “O Heeriye.”

This song is also quite catchy and requires a 4/4 beat. 

Haye Mera Dil by Alfaaz and Honey Singh

Haye Mera Dil was a sensation at the time of release and is still immensely loved by the masses. With lyrics portraying unrequited love, the guitar work on this song is quite impressive, two reasons why this is one of the best guitar songs that you can learn. To play this song on guitar, you must tune slightly higher than standard to get the perfect tone. You need to put the capo on the 2nd fret, but the best thing about this track is that it uses just four chords. 

Difficulty Level	Beginner
Chords	Am, G, Em, and F
Song Lesson and Tabs	Check out the song lesson and tabs for “Haye Mera Dil.”

It is lots of fun to play this song on guitar, so don’t wait and learn to play this song today! 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38xGHFbDeiI

Ambersaria from Fukrey

“Ambersaria” is one of the best guitar songs, with an exceptional melody and a superb rhythm. This song has a super iconic and instantly recognizable riff that many are huge fans of (including me)! This massive crowd-pleaser piece is in the key of Em and can be played in standard tuning. This song uses multiple chords, so learning to play it with perfection might take some time. But don’t give up and keep strumming along with this soulful song and you’ll soon master it.

Difficulty Level	Intermediate
Chords	Em, D, Am, Bm, B7, B7 Sus4, Gmaj7, Dmaj7, C#m, F#m, F#m7, and Cmaj7
Song Lesson and Tabs	Check out the song lesson and tabs for “Ambersaria.”

I hope this guide was helpful for you and that you enjoy learning and playing these popular guitar songs we listed out for you. There are so many more top guitar songs that you can learn to take your guitar-playing experience to the next level but you can begin with these tracks for now and expand your skill set with time. Once you’re confident playing these songs, you can check out a vast array of song lessons available on our website (for multiple instruments!) and widen your repertoire. You can also explore a wide number of video lessons on Torrins to learn the instrument of your choice from scratch!