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Learn an Easy Guitar Version of the Classic American Tune “Beautiful Dreamer”

“Beautiful Dreamer” was originally written in the key of Eb major. Our arrangement transposes it to the more guitar-friendly key of C, with just a handful of chords.

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Learn an Easy Guitar Version of “House of the Rising Sun” Using Simple Chords

Here's an easy arrangement for guitar of "House of the Rising Sun" that's great as a campfire song—whether you're cooking dinner inside or outside.

“It Had to Be You”: A Guitar-Friendly Arrangement of a Great American Songbook Favorite

The title of “It Had to Be You” instantly calls its famous melody to mind. Written by Isham Jones and Gus Kahn in 1924, it has been covered countless times.

Campfire Songs: Learn to Strum “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”

Learn a simple acoustic guitar arrangement of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," a 1920s chart topper that's been revisited by countless musicians over the years.

Campfire Songs: Learn to Play ‘Ragtime Cowboy Joe’

From the March/April 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Kate Koenig Back in 1912, when ragtime was still a part of the musical zeitgeist, the second best-se... Read More...

“John Henry”: Play This Acoustic Guitar Tribute to an American Folk Hero

From the January/February 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Kate Koenig Passed down from the late 1800s, the folk ballad “John Henry” tells the story of a ... Read More...

Learn a Country-Tinged Acoustic Guitar Arrangement of “Deck the Halls”

Perfect for beginners, this arrangement uses just a few common chords and a boom-chuck pattern for an energetic and festive feel.

Campfire Songs: ‘Oh Shenandoah’

From the July/August 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Kate Koenig “Oh Shenandoah,” sometimes called “Shenandoah” or “Across the Wide Missouri,” is an Amer... Read More...

Campfire Songs: Learn to Play ‘Red River Valley’

From the May/June 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Kate Koenig Given the recordings of “Red River Valley” by singers like Jimmie Rodgers, Woody Guthrie, a... Read More...

Campfire Songs: “Stealin’”

Learn a simple arrangement of the classic tune "Stealin'" in this video from Acoustic Guitar's Campfire Songs series.