You can learn 34 Rock N Roll and Early Pop tunes using chords, lyrics, analysis, chord charts, TAB, step-by-step guidance, and video guitar lessons!
The Golden Era That Built the Guitar Revolution
This is another key chapter: Rock ’n’ Roll and Early Pop. The big hitters here are The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Everly Brothers, and Elvis Presley. It’s essential to understand this era, as it forms the broth of the world’s most popular instrument — the guitar.
These artists didn’t just write hit songs; they shaped the language of modern guitar music. From tight vocal harmonies, driving rhythm parts to raw blues riffs and early pop hooks, this period laid the foundation for everything that followed.
If you want to understand how the guitar became the centre of popular music, this is where it begins.
Back In The U.S.S.R. | The Beatles
You can learn Back In The U.S.S.R. by The Beatles using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks..
| A | D | C | D7 |
Flew in from Miami Beach B.O.A.C. Didn’t get to bed last night…
Bad Moon Rising | Creedence Clearwater Revival
You can learn Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival using chords, chord analysis, lyrics, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| D A G | D6 riff | D A G | D6 riff |
I see the bad moon a-risin’, I see trouble on the way…
Blue Suede Shoes | Elvis Presley
You can learn Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| N.C (E G) | A5 N.C (E G) | A5 N.C | N.C |
Well, it’s a one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready now go, cat…
Brown Sugar | The Rolling Stones
You can learn Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| C | C |
Gold Coast slave ship bound for cotton fields…
Bye Bye Love | The Everly Brothers
You can learn Bye Bye Love by The Everly Brothers using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| D | A | D | A |
Bye-bye love, bye-bye happiness…
Can’t Buy Me Love | The Beatles
You can learn Can’t Buy Me Love by The Beatles using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| C | C | C | C |
I’ll buy you a diamond ring my friend, if it makes you feel alright…
Crazy Little Thing Called Love | Queen
You can learn Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| D (Dsus4) | D (Dsus4) | G | C G/B |
This thing called love, I just can’t handle it…
Diana | Paul Anka
You can learn Diana by Paul Anka using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| G | Em | C | D7 |
I’m so young and you’re so old, this my darling, I’ve been told…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Diana (Paul Anka) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Do You Love Me | The Contours
You can learn Do You Love Me by The Contours using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| F | Bb | C | Dm |
You broke my heart, ‘cause I couldn’t dance, you didn’t even want me around…
Drive My Car | The Beatles
You can learn how to play Drive My Car by The Beatles using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| D7 | G7 | D7 | G7 |
Asked a girl what she wanted to be, she said, Baby, can’t you see…
Faith | George Michael
You can learn Faith by George Michael using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| B | B |
Well, I guess it would be nice if I could touch your body…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Faith (George Michael) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Get Back | The Beatles
You can learn how to play Get Back by The Beatles using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| A5 (A6) | A5 (A6 A7) | D7 (D6) | A5 (A6 A7) |
Jojo was a man who thought he was a loner, but he knew it couldn’t last…
Great Balls Of Fire | Jerry Lee Lewis
You can learn Great Balls Of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| N.C (G A B ) | C N.C | N.C (C D E) |
You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain…
Honky Tonk Women | The Rolling Stones
You can learn how to play Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| G | G | C F/A | C |
I met a gin-soaked, bar-room queen in Memphis…
Hound Dog | Elvis Presley
You can learn Hound Dog by Elvis Presley using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| N.C | C7 | C7 | C7 | C7 |
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog, cryin’ all the time…
I Feel Fine | The Beatles
You can learn how to play I Feel Fine by The Beatles using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| G7 | Gsus4 Gadd9 | G7 | Gsus4 Gadd9 | D7 | Dsus4 Dadd9 |
Baby’s good to me, you know she’s happy as can be, you know she said so…
I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll | Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
You can learn I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, chord charts, TAB, and backing tracks.
| E5 | E5 (lick) |
I saw him dancin’ there by the record machine…
I Saw Her Standing There | The Beatles
You can learn how to play I Saw Her Standing There by The Beatles using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| E7 | E7 | A | E7 |
Well, she was just seventeen, you know what I mean…
I’m A Believer | The Monkees
You can learn I’m a Believer by The Monkees using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| G | D | G | G |
I thought love was only true in fairy tales…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: I’m a Believer (The Monkees) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Jailhouse Rock | Elvis Presley
You can learn Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| E | E Eb |
The warden threw a party in the county jail…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Jailhouse Rock (Elvis Presley) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Johnny B. Goode | Chuck Berry
You can learn Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| Bb6 | Bb6 |
Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Money (That’s What I Want) | Barrett Strong
You can learn Money (That’s What I Want) by Barrett Strong using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, a backing track, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| F N.C | N.C Bb C |
The best things in life are free…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Money (That’s What I Want) – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Oh, Pretty Woman | Roy Orbison
You can learn Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| A | F#m |
Pretty woman, walkin’ down the street…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Oh, Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Rockin’ All Over The World | Status Quo
You can learn Rockin’ All Over The World by Status Quo using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| C5 (C6) | C5 (C6) |
Oh here we are and here we are and here we go…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Rockin’ All Over The World (Status Quo) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Roll Over Beethoven | Chuck Berry
You can learn Roll Over Beethoven by Chuck Berry using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| D7 | G7 | D7 | D7 |
Well, I’ma write a little letter, I’m gonna mail it to my local DJ…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Roll Over Beethoven (Chuck Berry) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Satisfaction | The Rolling Stones
She Loves You | The Beatles
You can learn She Loves You by The Beatles using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| G | Em | Bm | D7 |
You think you’ve lost your love. Well, I saw her yesterday…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: She Loves You (The Beatles) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Twist & Shout | The Beatles
You can learn Twist & Shout by The Beatles using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| A5 (C#) | D5 G5 A5 |
Well, shake it up, baby, now (shake it up, baby)…
Under The Boardwalk | The Drifters
You can learn Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| G | G | D | D |
Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof…
Wake Up Little Susie | The Everly Brothers
You can learn Wake Up Little Susie by The Everly Brothers using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| D | D | D F | G F D |
Wake up, little Susie, wake up…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Wake Up Little Susie (The Everly Brothers) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Wonderful World | Sam Cooke
You can learn Wonderful World by Sam Cooke using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, and the original recording.
| B | G#m |
Don’t know much about history…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Wonderful World (Sam Cooke) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
You Really Got Me | The Kinks + Van Halen
You can learn You Really Got Me by The Kinks + Van Halen using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| G5 F5 G5 N.C F5 | G5 F5 G5 N.C F5 |
Girl, you really got me goin’…
You Never Can Tell | Chuck Berry
You can learn how to play You Never Can Tell by Chuck Berry using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and backing tracks.
| C (C6) | C (C6) | C (C6) | C (C6) |
It was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished them well…
You’re The One That I Want | Grease
You can learn You’re The One That I Want from Grease using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, and backing tracks.
| Am | Am |
I got chills, they’re multiplyin’…
