Explore this collection of classic Rolling Stones guitar songs arranged for acoustic players.
These 9 lessons cover timeless hits like “Brown Sugar,” “Miss You,” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.”
Whether you're a seasoned fan or just getting into the Stones, you'll find simplified chords, strumming tips, and full demo videos to help you master each track.
Don't forget to explore the additional 9 lessons from the link below.
As Tears Go By is a song by The Rolling Stones, released in 1964 and written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Rolling Stones' manager Andrew Loog Oldham. The song was originally written for Marianne Faithfull, who recorded the original version a few months before The Rolling Stones released their own version.
"As Tears Go By" became a hit in the UK and helped establish The Rolling Stones as a more versatile and mature band. It has since become a classic song and has been covered by many artists over the years, including Nancy Sinatra and The Damned.
The track can be found on their Right Tide And Green Grass album.
Played in standard tuning with a 1-2 down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern where 1-2 is arpeggio notes of the chord. Some lead required with the chords G, A, C, D, D/Gb and Em.
Beasts Of Burden is an iconic song by The Rolling Stones, released on September 9, 1978, as part of their "Some Girls" album. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the song explores themes of emotional burden and personal struggle. In the song, "beasts of burden" symbolize people carrying emotional or psychological weight.
The inspiration for the song, as suggested by Richards, was the band's personal struggle with fame, expectations, and personal burdens. T
No lead here just the riff and played in standard tuning. Play just a steady down up down up up up and repeat rhythm pattern and some down-strokes with the chords E, Db, A, E/Ab and B.
Brown Sugar is one of The Rolling Stones’ most iconic and controversial rock songs, released as the lead single from their 1971 album Sticky Fingers.
Written primarily by Mick Jagger, with input from Keith Richards, the song blends gritty blues-rock guitar riffs with provocative lyrics, and it quickly became a major hit for the band.
The song went to #1 in the US and #2 in the UK.
This one I play with a capo 3rd fret but it is pretty high to sing in that key for me. No lead with the chords A, D, E, E7, C, F and a G and played in standard tuning (in my version). You can play a down up down up rhythm or play all down strokes or play a combo of the two, which is what I do here.
Everybody Needs Someone To Love was recorded by The Rolling Stones and originally written by Bert Berns, Solomon Burke, and Jerry Wexler. The song was included on The Rolling Stones' 1965 album "The Rolling Stones No. 2."
The song has been used in several films and TV shows, including "The Blues Brothers," where it was performed by the film's stars, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd.
In addition to its musical qualities, "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" is notable for being one of the first songs to feature Keith Richards on lead guitar.
Another one in standard tuning with a down down down down down down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern but no lead. Play the chords E, A, D and a Dbm.
Good Times Bad Times hails from the album "12 x 5," which was released in 1964.
With its pulsating beat and infectious guitar hooks, the song exudes an upbeat rock and roll vibe. The energetic performance by Mick Jagger and the band, combined with the song's infectious melody, make it a fan favorite.
While the song is not as well-known as some of The Rolling Stones' other hits, it remains a beloved deep cut among fans and is still occasionally performed live by the band.
I play down up down up down down up down up down and repeat rhythm pattern here in standard tuning and some lead. The chords here are C, G, F, G7, Adim and Fm.
Honky Tonk Woman is a classic rock and roll song by The Rolling Stones, released as a single in 1969. The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
The song was a massive commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom. It has since become one of The Rolling Stones' most famous and beloved hits, and remains a staple of classic rock radio to this day.
In addition to its musical qualities, "Honky Tonk Women" is notable for being one of the first songs to feature Mick Taylor on guitar, who had recently replaced Brian Jones in the band.
This one hails from the album "Through The Past Darkly Big Hits Vol 2".
Played with mainly down strokes with a few riffs, then a down up down down up down up rhythm pattern for the chorus. i play this one on drop D tuning with some lead and the chords G, C, A and D.
It's All Over Now was originally written and recorded by Bobby Womack. The Rolling Stones' version was released in 1964 as a single and appeared on their album "12 x 5."
The song speaks of a failed romance and the pain of heartbreak. Mick Jagger's vocals perfectly capture the emotional weight of the lyrics, making the song a fan favorite and a classic example of the early rock and roll sound.
The Rolling Stones' version of "It's All Over Now" was a commercial success, reaching the top ten on the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Over the years the song has been covered by numerous artists, including The Grateful Dead, Rod Stewart, and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
The chords are G. F. C and D in standard tuning with some lead and a root down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
Jumpin Jack Flash was released in 1968 as a single and later included on the groups album "Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)." The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
The song's unique guitar pattern and the dynamic vocal performance from Jaggar showcases a distinctive and energetic sound. According to Keith Richards, the song's riff was inspired by a thunderstorm he heard while staying at guitarist Brian Jones' house.
I play a capo 2nd fret here in standard tuning and use mainly down strokes for the rhythm pattern. Some lead with the chords A, C, G and D.
Lady Jane was released as the B-side to the single Mothers Little Helper back in 1966. The song made it to #24 in the US and was fro the bands album "Aftermath". This was the first Stones album where all tracks were written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
This song is mainly played as arpeggio notes with the chords D, C, G, E/Ab, Am and a D/Gb. A little picking in this one in standard tuning.
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