There is nothing like a great country song or a piece of music when it is played well on guitar.  One of the main attractions of country music is the distinct country guitar licks that make up most of the songs in the genre.  “Finger twisters” doesn’t even begin to describe some of the best country songs!

At the same time, country songs aren’t all that difficult to learn to play, even if you’re a relative beginner when it comes to playing guitar.  Here are some of the best country songs that guitarists of all levels can be looking to learn.

Ring of Fire

This Johnny Cash classic might not be the most advanced and technical piece of music in the world, but its distinct country music licks and brilliant rhythm make it instantly recognisable to everyone.  It is particularly great to learn if you have a bigger band you can play with, but despite featuring a number of great instruments, there is no question the guitar is the one that stands out.

King of the Road

If you’re just getting started with country guitar then playing this Roger Miller track is excellent for playing country chords and familiarising yourself with what you should be playing at a comfortable pace.

The opening verses of the song involve playing only four chords before adding in others as you progress, but there is nothing too challenging or that involves massive movement around the guitar.  For any experienced players, it’s simply a great song to have in your locker!

Chantilly Lace

If you like your country music with a hint of rock & roll, then Chantilly Lace is a great song to learn, although the pace of the track means that it is better for advanced players.  If you are learning the track and have some guitar ability then it is reasonably straightforward, as the sequences are just repeated for both verses.

Fast but simple, this song is great for upbeat country guitar licks.

When You Say Nothing at All

Admittedly, this song isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you forget that Ronan Keating sung it and instead think back to the Keith Whitley version, you’ll understand why we’ve featured it here.  This song is better stripped back, played on an acoustic guitar.  If you can sing in a raw, soulful voice as you play, then it is even better.

If you’re a lover of country music and want to learn some great country guitar licks, you should look no further than these four amazing songs.  Get them into your country repertoire today!

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