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Best Hollies Songs You Can Learn on Acoustic Guitar
The Hollies were one of the most enduring British Invasion bands, known for their rich harmonies, jangly guitars, and catchy pop-rock melodies.
With hits spanning from the 60s into the 70s, their music offers both emotional depth and upbeat energy — a perfect match for acoustic guitar enthusiasts. On this page, you’ll find 7 of their most recognizable songs that have stood the test of time, each broken down into easy-to-follow guitar lessons.
Whether you're strumming along to the heartfelt He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother or grooving with Long Cool Woman, you’ll find everything you need to start playing like a pro — including rhythm tips, chord breakdowns, video demos, and more.
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The Hollies Guitar Lesson Titles
Bus StopCarrie Anne
Gasoline Alley Bred
He Ain't Heavy
Long Cool Woman
Look Through Any Window
The Air That I Breath
1. Bus Stop - Learn To Play On Guitar
Bus Stop is from the bands album of the same name. The Hollies, a British rock and pop group, consisted of Graham Nash, Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, Eric Haydock, and Bobby Elliott during the recording of "Bus Stop."
Bus Stop was written by Graham Gouldman, who also wrote For Your Love for The Yardbirds and No Milk Today for Hermans Hermits. The Hollies released this one as a single from their 1966 album of the same name.
The song reached #5 in both the UK and the US. The song was a #2 in Australia and a #1 in Canada.
Chords And Strumming
This one I play in standard tuning playing a root down up down up root up down up rhythm pattern with a quick shuffle. Some lead required in this one with the chords Am, G, C, F, Em and a B7.
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2. Carrie Anne - Learn To Play On Guitar
Carrie Anne was a big hit for The Hollies in 1967 when it was released.
The song peaked at #3 in the UK and was a top 10 in several countries including the US where it reached #9. The track eventually ended up on The Complete Hollies album 1963-1968.
Chords And Strumming
For rhythm here play a down down up down up down up and repeat pattern using the chords C, F, G and an A# in standard tuning. A bit of lead in this one.
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3. Gasoline Alley Bred - Learn To Play On Guitar
Gasoline Alley Bred can be found on their 1970 "Gold" album.
The song was released as a single and reached #4 in NZ, #17 in Australia and #14 in the UK.
Chords And Strumming
I play this one in standard tuning with a down down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and a bit of lead work. For chords, play G, F, C, Gmaj7, E7, D7, Am7, Dsus, D, G/F and a Cm.
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4. He Ain't Heavy - Learn To Play On Guitar
He Ain't Heavy was first recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969 but when The Hollies released their version later in 1969, it was a monster hit worldwide.
Neil Diamond had success with his release also in 1970.
Elton John played on The Hollies track of 1969.
Chords And Strumming
This one has a few chords including G, D, C, D7, D/Gb, Am7, Ddim, Em, F, D7sus, Eb and a G6. No lead work here in standard tuning with a down down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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5. Long Cool Woman - Learn To Play On Guitar
Long Cool Woman was released back in 1971 as a single and did reach #1 in Canada and South Africa and #1 on the Cash Box US chart.
The song first appeared on their "Distant Light" album.
Chords And Strumming
You can play a down down down down up and repeat rhythm pattern but no lead, just a riff. The chords you'll need are Em, G, D/Gb, A, E and a B.
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6. Look Through Any Window - Learn To Play On Guitar
Look Through Any Window was a single in 1965 and peaked at #4 in the UK, #3 in Canada and their first top 40 in the US reaching #32.
A few groups have covered this song including Gary Lewis And The Playboys.
It eventually ended up on their greatest hits album.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 2nd fret on this one using a down up stop up down up stop up and repeat rhythm pattern. No lead but a few riffs with the chords G, F, C, Am and D7.
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7. The Air That I Breathe - Learn To Play On Guitar
The Air That I Breathe was released as a single in 1974. This was a huge hit, hitting the top 5 in several countries and reachIng #1 in NZ, #2 in the UK and #6 in the US. The song was written by Albert Hammond who also released his version a few years earlier in 1972.
You'll find this one on the album "Hollies".
Chords And Strumming
The chords here are C, A#, E7, F, Fm, Em, G and Gm with some lead in standard tuning. I use a cap 3rd fret and a bit of lead work. Play a down down up - up down down up down - and repeat for a rhythm pattern.
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From British Invasion pop to soulful ballads and 70s rock, The Hollies offer a wide range of guitar-friendly material that’s both fun to play and satisfying to master. These 7 acoustic arrangements showcase the band’s versatility — whether you’re playing for an audience or just enjoying a jam at home.
Be sure to check out the overview video at the top of the page, and if you’re looking to go deeper, each full lesson includes all the tools you need to learn at your own pace.
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