You can learn 62 Ballads and First Dances using chords, lyrics, analysis, chord charts, TAB, step-by-step guidance, and video guitar lessons!
Focus on Feel and Expression with These Timeless Ballads
Whether you’re searching for the perfect first dance or a heartfelt song for an audition, this collection of Ballads and First Dances is a great place to start.
These tunes are all about feel, tone and connection. They give you the space to slow down, focus on your phrasing and really think about dynamics. Instead of flashy playing, it’s about touch, control and telling a story through the music. That makes this collection ideal for developing confidence, musical sensitivity and expressive performance skills.
The songs work beautifully for weddings, recordings or simply playing for your own enjoyment. You’ll explore timeless classics and soulful favourites that audiences instantly connect with. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your timing, chord transitions and melodic awareness while learning how to let the music breathe naturally.
You can learn tunes from legendary artists like Burt Bacharach, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Eva Cassidy, Ben Harper, Etta James, Chet Baker, Elvis and Norah Jones, plus many more.
Whether you prefer vintage ballads or modern love songs, there’s something here that will suit your style. Check out the full list of songs included and start exploring today!
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You | Bryan Adams
You can learn (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| Db (Dbadd4) | Dbsus2 |
Look into my eyes you will see…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You (Bryan Adams) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
(They Long To Be) Close To You | Carpenters
You can learn (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| Csus2 | Bm | Bm7 | Em Esus2 E5 Em7 |
Why do birds suddenly appear, every time, you are near…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: (They Long To Be) Close To You (Carpenters) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman | Aretha Franklin
You can learn (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recordings.
| C | G/B | Bb | F F C/E Dm |
Looking out on the morning rain, I used to feel so uninspired…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: A Natural Woman (Aretha Franklin) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
A Change Is Gonna Come | Sam Cooke
You can learn A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| G | G | Am | Em |
I was born by the river, in a little tent, oh and just like that river I’ve been…
Start learning with the full lesson series: A Change Is Gonna Come – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Ain’t No Sunshine | Bill Withers
You can learn Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| Am7 Em G5 | Am7 | Am7 Em G5 |
Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone, it’s not warm when she’s away…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Ain’t No Sunshine – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
All In Love Is Fair | Stevie Wonder
You can learn All In Love Is Fair by Stevie Wonder using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C#madd9 | C#madd9/B | A#m7add4 |
All is fair in love, love’s a crazy game…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: All In Love Is Fair (Stevie Wonder) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Angel Eyes | Frank Sinatra
You can learn Angel Eyes by Frank Sinatra using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| Am Am/G Am/F# Am/F | Am/E Am/Eb |
Try to think that love’s not around…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Angel Eyes (Frank Sinatra) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Angels | Robbie Williams
You can learn Angels by Robbie Williams using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| E Esus4 | E | A Amaj7 | B |
I sit and wait, does an angel, contemplate my fate…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Angels – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Angie | The Rolling Stones
You can learn Angie by The Rolling Stones using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| Am Amadd4 | E7 |
Angie, Angie…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Angie – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Annie’s Song | John Denver
You can learn Annie’s Song by John Denver using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| G A | Bm G | D F#m/C# |
You fill up my senses, like a night in a forest…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Annie’s Song (John Denver) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Another Lonely Day | Ben Harper
You can learn Another Lonely Day by Ben Harper using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C /B | Am | Em | G /A |
Yes, indeed I’m, alone again…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Another Lonely Day (Ben Harper) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Arthur’s Theme | Christopher Cross
You can learn Arthur’s Theme by Christopher Cross using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, and a Spytunes video guitar lesson.
| Dm7 G | C Fmaj13 |
Once in your life you find her, someone that turns your heart around…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Arthur’s Theme (Christopher Cross) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
At Last | Etta James
You can learn At Last by Etta James using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| F | Dm7 | Gm7 | C7 | F | Dm7 |
At last, my love has come along…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: At Last (Etta James) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) | Nancy Sinatra
You can learn Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) by Nancy Sinatra using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| Fm Fmmaj7 | Fm7 Fm6 |
I was five and he was six we rode on horses made of sticks…
Check out the full TAB lesson: Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) (Nancy Sinatra) Guitar Lesson wtih TAB.
Beautiful | Christina Aguilera
You can learn Beautiful by Christina Aguilera using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and a Spytunes video guitar lesson.
| Eb | Db | Cm | B5 |
Every day is so wonderful, then suddenly, it’s hard to breathe…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Beautiful (Christina Aguilera) Guitar Lesson with TAB
Ben | Michael Jackson
You can learn Ben by Michael Jackson using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| F | C7/E |
Ben, the two of us need look no more.
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Ben (Michael Jackson) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Bird on the Wire | Leonard Cohen
You can learn Bird on the Wire by Leonard Cohen using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| A | E |
Like a bird on the wire…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Bird on the Wire (Leonard Cohen) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Call It Stormy Monday | T-Bone Walker
You can learn Call It Stormy Monday by T-Bone Walker using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, and a Spytunes video guitar lesson.
| G9 | C9 | G9 | G9 |
They call it stormy Monday, but Tuesday’s just as bad…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Call It Stormy Monday (T-Bone Walker) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Can’t Help Falling In Love | Elvis Presley
You can learn Can’t Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C | Em | Am | Am/G |
Wise men say…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Can’t Help Falling In Love (Elvis) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Come Away With Me | Norah Jones
You can learn Come Away With Me by Norah Jones using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C | Am7 | C | Am7 |
Come away with me in the night…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Come Away With Me (Norah Jones) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Crazy Love | Van Morrison
You can learn Crazy Love by Van Morrison using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| A C#m | D A |
I can hear her heartbeat, from a thousand miles…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Crazy Love (Van Morrison) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Don’t Know Why | Norah Jones
You can learn Don’t Know Why by Norah Jones using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| Bbmaj7 Bb7 | Eb Ebm |
I waited ’til I saw the sun…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Don’t Know Why (Norah Jones) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
The Drugs Don’t Work | The Verve
You can learn The Drugs Don’t Work by The Verve using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| C Csus2 | C G/B | Am Asus2 | Am Asus2 |
All this talk of getting old, it’s getting me down my love…
Start learning with the full lesson series: The Drugs Don’t Work – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Easy | Commodores
You can learn Easy by the Commodores using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| Ab Cm7 | Bbm7 Eb11 |
Know it sounds funny but I just can’t stand the pain…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Easy (The Commodores) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Empire State Of Mind | Alicia Keys
You can learn Empire State Of Mind by Alicia Keys using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| F# | F# | Bmaj7 | Bmaj7 |
Grew up in a town that is famous as a place of movie scenes…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Empire State Of Mind (Alicia Keys) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Everybody Hurts | R.E.M.
You can learn Everybody Hurts by R.E.M. using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| D | D | G5 | G5 |
When your day is long…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Everybody Hurts (R.E.M.) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Georgia On My Mind | Ray Charles
You can learn Georgia On My Mind by Ray Charles using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| G | B7/F# B7 |
Georgia, Georgia…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Get Here | Oleta Adams
You can learn Get Here by Oleta Adams using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, the original recording and covers.
| Csus2 | G/B Amadd2/E |
You can reach me by railway, you can reach me by railway…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Get Here (Oleta Adams) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Hallelujah | Jeff Buckley + Leonard Cohen
You can learn Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley and Leonard Cohen using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| G5 | Em7 |
I heard there was a secret chord…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley + Leonard Cohen) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Have I Told You Lately | Van Morrison
You can learn Have I Told You Lately by Van Morrison using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| E G#m | A B11 |
Have I told you lately that I love you…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Have I Told You Lately (Van Morrison) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Hurt | Johnny Cash
You can learn Hurt by Johnny Cash using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C Dsus2 | Am |
I hurt myself today…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Hurt (Johnny Cash) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing | Aerosmith
You can learn I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing by Aerosmith using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| D A/C# | Bm7 |
I could stay awake just to hear you breathing…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Aerosmith) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
If I Ain’t Got You | Alicia Keys
You can learn If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| G | Em7 | Am7 | D9 C/G |
Some people live for the fortune, some people live just for the fame…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: If I Ain’t Got You (Alicia Keys) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Killing Me Softly With His Song | Roberta Flack + Fugees
You can learn Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| Fm7 | Bbm7 |
Strumming my pain with his fingers…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Killing Me Softly With His Song (Roberta Flack + Fugess) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Last Request | Paolo Nutini
You can learn Last Request by Paolo Nutini using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| D | F#m | Am | Em |
Slow down, lie down. Remember it’s just you and me…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Last Request (Paolo Nutini) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Lean On Me | Bill Withers
You can learn Lean On Me by Bill Withers using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C Dm Em F | F Em Dm C | C Dm Em | Em Dm |
Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Lean On Me (Bill Withers) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
The Look Of Love | Dusty Springfield
You can learn The Look Of Love by Dusty Springfield using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C#m7 | C#7sus4 | G#m7 | G#m7 |
The look of love is in your eyes…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: The Look Of Love (Dusty Springfield) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Love Me Tender | Elvis Presley
You can learn Love Me Tender by Elvis using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| D D/A | E7 E7/B | A7 | D D/A |
Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Love Me Tender (Elvis) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Mad World | Gary Jules
You can learn Mad World by Tears For Fears + Gary Jules using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| Em | G | Dsus2 | A |
All around me are familiar faces, worn-out places, worn-out faces…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Mad World – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Make You Feel My Love | Adele + Dylan
You can learn Make You Feel My Love by Adele using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recordings.
| Bb | F/A |
When the rain is blowing in your face…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Make You Feel My Love (Adele) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
My Funny Valentine | Chet Baker
You can learn My Funny Valentine by Chet Baker using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, the original recording, a chord chart, and cover versions.
| Cm | Cmmaj7 | Cm7 | Cm6 |
My funny Valentine, sweet comic Valentine…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: My Funny Valentine (the Real Book) Guitar Lesson with TAB and chord analysis.
My Girl | The Temptations
You can learn My Girl by The Temptations using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C | F | C | F |
I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: My Girl (The Temptations) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Need Your Love So Bad | Fleetwood Mac
You can learn Need Your Love So Bad by Fleetwood Mac using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, and a Spytunes video guitar lesson.
| A | A | A7 | A7 |
Need someone’s hand, to lead me through the night…
One | U2
You can learn One by U2 using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| Amadd4 | D7omit3 | Fmaj13 | Gadd4 |
Is it getting better? Or do you feel the same…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: One (U2) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Over The Rainbow | Eva Cassidy
You can learn Over The Rainbow by Eva Cassidy using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| Gsus2 /F# | Em /D | Bm7b13 | G7 Amadd4 /B |
Somewhere over the rainbow…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Over The Rainbow – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Patience | Guns N’ Roses
You can learn Patience by Guns N’ Roses using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C Cadd9 Cmaj7 | G Gadd4 Gadd9 |
Shed a tear ’cause I’m missin’ you, I’m still alright to smile.
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Patience (Guns N’ Roses) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Rewind | Paolo Nutini
You can learn Rewind by Paolo Nutini using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| Csus2 C Csus2 | Csus2 C Csus2 | Fsus2 F Fsus2 | Fsus2 F Fsus2 |
Picking up the pieces, of the wreck you went and left…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Rewind – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Robin Hood | Ocean Colour Scene
You can learn Robin Hood by Ocean Colour Scene using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| G5 D/F# | Em D5/A |
When you’re starting to choke take some pills with your coke…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Robin Hood – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Someone You Loved | Lewis Capaldi
You can learn Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C | G | Am7 | F |
I’m going under and this time I fear there’s no one to save me.
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Someone You Loved (Lewis Capaldi) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Stand By Me | Ben E. King
You can learn Stand By Me by Ben E. King using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| A | A | F#m | F#m |
When the night has come, and the land is dark…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Stand By Me (Ben E. King) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Still Got The Blues | Gary Moore
You can learn Still Got The Blues by Gary Moore using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and a Spytunes video guitar lesson.
| Dm7 | Dm7/G | Cmaj7 | Fmaj7 |
Used to be so easy, to give my heart away…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Still Got The Blues (Gary Moore) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Summertime | Billie Holiday
You can learn Summertime by Billie Holiday using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| Bbm7 F7b9/C | Db6 F7b9/C | Bbm7 F7b9/C | Db6 F7b9/C |
Summertime and the living is easy…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Summertime (Billie Holiday) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Tears In Heaven | Eric Clapton
You can learn Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, 2nd guitar, a chord chart, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| Aadd4 E/G# | F#m A/E | D/F# A | E A/E E7 |
Would you know my name, if I saw you in heaven…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Tears In Heaven – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Tenderness | Paul Simon
You can learn Tenderness by Paul Simon using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, the original recording, a chord chart, and a Spytunes video guitar lesson.
| C | B7 | Em G | C C#dim7 |
What can I do, what can I do? Much of what you say is true…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Tenderness (Paul Simon) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
The Thrill Is Gone | B.B. King
You can learn The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. King using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and a Spytunes video guitar lesson.
| Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 |
The thrill is gone, the thrill is gone away…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: The Thrill Is Gone (B.B. King) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Vincent | Don McLean
You can learn Vincent by Don McLean using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| N.C G69 | G Gsus4 | G G6 Gsus4 | Am Asus2 |
Starry, starry night. Paint your palette blue and gray…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Vincent (Don McLean) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Waiting On An Angel | Ben Harper
You can learn Waiting On An Angel by Ben Harper using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C | C/B | Am7 | G Gsus4 |
Waiting on an angel…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Waiting On An Angel (Ben Harper) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Wish You Were Here | Pink Floyd
You can learn Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| C/G | D/F# |
So, so you think you can tell…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Wish You Were Here – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Without You | Harry Nilsson + Mariah Carey
You can learn Without You by Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recordings.
| Esus2 E | G#sus4 G#m |
No, I can’t forget this evening or your face as you were leaving…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Without You (Harry Nilsson + Mariah Carey) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Wonderful Tonight | Eric Clapton
You can learn Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| G | D/F# | C | D |
It’s late in the evening, she’s wondering what clothes to wear…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
You’re Still The One | Shania Twain
You can learn You’re Still The One by Shania Twain using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| D5 D/F# | G5 A |
Looks like we made it, look how far we’ve come, my baby…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: You’re Still The One (Shania Twain) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
You’ve Got A Friend | Carole King
You can learn You’ve Got A Friend by Carole King using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recordings.
| Em | B7/F# | Em B7/F# | G B7/F# Em Em/D |
When you’re down and troubled and you need some lovin’ care...
Check out the full TAB lesson here: You’ve Got A Friend (Carole King) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
