90s & 2000s Rock Radio Hits – Vol. 2
Volume 2 turns up the energy with a mix of alternative rock, radio-ready pop-rock, and sing-along favorites from the 90s and 2000s.
These lessons cover everything from the feel-good grooves of Hootie & The Blowfish to the stadium-shaking sound of Foo Fighters, plus modern classics from Train, Third Eye Blind, and Smashing Pumpkins.
Perfect for campfire jams, coffeehouse sets, or just playing for your own enjoyment.
Head over to 90s–2000s Rock Radio Hits – Vol 1 to start from the beginning.
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Rock Radio Hits List Vol 2
1. 4 Non Blondes --- What's Up2. Blind Melon --- No Rain
3. Foo Fighters --- Learn To Fly
4. Hootie And The Blowfish --- Hanna Jane, Hold My Hand, I Only Wanna Be With You, Let Her Cry
5. Smashing Pumpkins --- Disarm
6. Stone Temple Pilots --- Interstate Love Song, Plush, Sour Girl
7. Third Eye Blind --- Jumper
8. Train --- Drive By, Drops Of Jupiter, Hey Soul Sister, Marry Me
1. 4 Non Blondes Songs
What's Up is from the only album put out by 4 Non Blondes in 1992 called Bigger Better Faster More.
It's an alternative anthem known for its big chorus and easy-to-play chord structure.
This track was a single and hit #14 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #1 in several countries.
Chords And Strumming
I play this one with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning and a simple 3 chord progression with a G, Am and a C. No real lead here but a few riffs and with down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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2. Blind Melon Songs
No Rain is a breezy acoustic rock track famous for its uplifting feel and the “bee girl” music video.
The song hails from the 1992 album Blind Melon and managed to reach #20 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
It was the bands 2nd single from their debut album.
Chords And Strumming
This one I play in standard tuning with a capo 2nd fret and with a shuffle pattern that starts with a down down up down up down up down up down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. There is some lead in here involving some shuffle rhythm and the chords D, C, G, Am7, F and a G6.
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3. Foo Fighters Songs
Learn To Fly is one of the band’s most accessible hits, with a great mix of melodic verses and driving choruses.
It is from the 1999 album There Is Nothing Left To Lose and was their first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100 list eventually peaking at #19 and #1 on Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Chords And Strumming
For rhythm here play a down up down up up down up and repeat in standard tuning. No lead as you play through the chords of Bsus4, Gbm, E, G, A, B and a C#.
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4. Hootie And The Blowfish
Hannah Jane was one of three singles from the debut album by Hootie And The Blowfish in 1994 called Cracked Rear View and is jangly, upbeat track with Southern charm.
The song did make it onto the US rock chart placement but peaked on a track in Iceland at #23.
Chords And Strumming
Play this one in standard tuning with a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm. You'll also play some down stroke chops in places as well. Some lead in here with the chords G, Am, D, Bm, Cmaj7, Em and a C.
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Hold My Hand is a
A feel-good anthem perfect for group sing-alongs and was a single from 1994 from the debut album by Hootie And The Blowfish called Cracked Rear View.
The single peaked at #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 as well as hitt #2 on the US Pop charts and in Canada the song peaked at #36.
Chords And Strumming
Play a down down down up down up for a basic rhythm play and with some shuffle strumming throughout. Only an A, D, E for chords here. I'm playing this one in drop D tuning with a few slides in here for lead. A Capo 2nd fret is the original key but I'm playing this one capo-less.
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I Only Wanna Be With You was a huge single for Hootie And The Blowfish in 1995 when it was released as a single.
It's a heartfelt ballad with a soulful delivery, great for slower acoustic sets and is from the same Cracked Rear View album from 1994.
The song was a #1 in both Canada and the US and reached #9on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Chords And Strumming
This one has a steady up and down shuffle with some accents through and played with a capo 2nd fret. A bit of lead and a few riff patterns with the chords E, B7sus4, B-11, A and a Gbm.
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Let Her Cry
is the bands most famous hit, a catchy blend of folk-rock and pop and hails from the same 1994 album Cracked Rear View.
The track was released as a single and hit #6 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Chords And Strumming
This one is a bit tough to sing as the phrasing moves around a bit but played in drop D tuning with a down down up down up down - down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Some a little lead in here with the chords D-C-G-Cmaj7 and an Em.
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5. Smashing Pumpkins Songs
Disarm is a lush, orchestral ballad that translates beautifully to acoustic guitar and was one of four singles released from The Smashing Pumpkins 1994 album Siamese Dreams.
The single peaked at #5 in the US and #11 in the UK.
Chords And Strumming
You can play all down strokes for rhythm in this one or mix it up with a down up down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in the chorus. No lead and the chords you'll need are Em, C, G, D/Gb and a D.
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6. Stone Temple Pilots Songs
Interstate Love Song is a grungy yet melodic track with a memorable riff and dynamic shifts.
The track is from their 1994 album, Purple and peaked at #1 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Chords And Strumming
Play a down down up down up down up up up down up down rhythm pattern once you start singing while the rest of the song is pretty much a down up down up play with some riffs blended in but no lead work. For chords here you'll need a Dbm, E, A, Absus, Ab, A6/9, Dbm/C, Dbm/B and a Gb.
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Plush is a Grammy-winning grunge anthem with an acoustic-friendly chord progression from their 1992 Core album.
The song was originally on a Headbangers Ball album produced by MTV as an
acoustic version but the track now from their 2003 Greatest Hits album.
The song peaked at #1 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Chords And Strumming
For this one you can play a down down and then mute a down up down up for rhythm and repeat. This will change a bit as you move through the song but this works for the most part. No lead but a few riffs in standard tunint with the chords G, Edim, Dsus2/C, G, D/Gb, F/A, C/E, Eb and a D.
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Sour Girl was one of their more pop-leaning hits, blending soft verses with a strong chorus and one of three singles released from the 1999 album No.4.
The song was the bands most successful single and the only single to break into the Billboard Hot 100 list at #78 US Billboard and made it into the top 20 on rock charts.
Chords And Strumming
This one is mainly all down strokes in standard tuning but no lead work. You'll play the chords D, F6, F, G, A# and a C.
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7. Third Eye Blind Songs
Jumper is a pop-rock anthem with heartfelt lyrics and a bright chord progression and hails from their 1997 album Third Eye Blind.
The songs managed to reach #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Chords And Strumming
I play this song in standard tuning with a down down up down up down up - up - up down up down up rhythm pattern and some shuffle strumming. No lead but a few riffs with the chords F, C, G, Am and a Dadd9.
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8. Train Songs
Drive By is an upbeat, catchy pop-rock with an easy chord structure from their California 37 album from 20212.
The song peaked at #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 2nd fret on this one with a down up down up rhythm pattern and in the ch you can do a steady shuffle if you'd like. No lead here in standard tuning. The chords you'll need are Bm, D, G, A, Em, Gb, Gbsus, Bm/A and an A7.
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Drops Of Jupiter is a soaring ballad with emotional lyrics and a memorable arrangement and can be found on their album of the same name from 2001.
This track reached #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Chords And Strumming
I play a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern here for this one in standard tuning. No lead in this one with the chords C, G, F, D, Dm, A# and a Gb.
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Hey Soul Sister is actually a ukulele-driven pop hit that works well on acoustic guitar and hails from their 2009 album Save Me San Francisco.
This one managed to reach #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 4th fret for this one in standard tuning with a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. No lead to deal with as you move through the chords C, G, Am,F and an Am/G.
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Marry Me is a romantic ballad perfect for weddings and special occasions and hails from the Save Me San Francisco album from 2009.
This song charted on Adult Top 40 US chart.
Chords And Strumming
This one can be finger-picked or played with a pic with a down down up down up down up rhythm patter in standard tuning. No lead work in here as you play through the chord Am7/F, F, C, G6, Am7, Am7/G and an A#.
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Packed with instantly recognizable riffs and choruses, these songs are sure to get toes tapping and voices singing along. Whether it’s the heartfelt emotion of “Drops of Jupiter” or the alt-rock drive of “Learn to Fly,” this set of 90s and 2000s rock lessons has something for every guitar player.
Be sure to revisit Volume 1 for even more must-learn tracks from this golden era of rock.
Want to go back to the first set? Visit Vol 1 of 90s–2000s Rock Radio Hits for even more classics.
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