How to Play Kenny Loggins on Acoustic Guitar (Lyrics & Chords)

Welcome to my best songs by Kenny Loggins page where you'll find songs from Kenny Loggins you can easily learn on the acoustic guitar.

You'll find an overview sample video chords and rhythm tips and some background information on Kenny Loggins. If you require a full instructional video tutorial you can get one for a small fee. Discount pricing listed above.

Danny's Song was written by Kenny Loggins in 1971 and first released on the debut Loggins and Messina album Sittin’ In. Inspired by the birth of his brother’s son, Danny, it’s a warm, heartfelt tribute to family life and the simple happiness that comes with love, commitment, and parenthood.

The song became a major hit, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., and it has remained one of Loggins’ best-known classics. It’s also been recorded by several artists over the years, including Anne Murray, whose version hit #1 in 1972, along with Melissa Etheridge and others.

House at Pooh Corner  appeared on the 1972 self-titled debut album by Loggins and Messina. Written by Kenny Loggins and inspired by A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories, it’s a gentle, nostalgic look back at childhood and how quickly time moves on.

The lyrics picture Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh in the Hundred Acre Wood, with the “house at Pooh Corner” symbolizing a safe, imaginative place where everything felt simple.

Its soft melody and warm storytelling helped make it one of the duo’s best-loved songs, and it’s been covered by other artists over the years. Loggins later revisited it in 1994 on his children’s-themed album Return to Pooh Corner.

Til the Ends Meet  appears on Kenny Loggins’ 1985 album Vox Humana. While it wasn’t released as a single, it’s long been a favorite among fans who enjoy Loggins’ more reflective, relationship-centered songs.

Musically, it’s a smooth mid-tempo ballad built around his warm lead vocal and a polished 80s arrangement, blending synth textures with a fuller, emotional backdrop. Lyrically, the song focuses on love that lasts through real-life pressure—commitment, perseverance, and choosing each other even when it takes work.

The chorus carries the theme clearly, promising to “love until the ends meet” and keep going as long as they stay together. It’s a heartfelt deep cut that still feels timeless.

Watching the River Run  appeared on Loggins and Messina’s 1973 album Full Sail and was later released as a single in 1974.

Written by Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina, the track blends Loggins’ smooth, expressive vocal with the duo’s laid-back California sound—acoustic guitar, warm harmonies, and an easy, flowing groove that fits the title perfectly.

Lyrically, it’s a reflective song about stepping back from life’s noise, letting time move forward, and finding calm in nature and in simple moments. While it wasn’t one of their biggest pop hits, it became a fan favorite and a staple on classic rock and soft rock playlists for its peaceful, timeless feel.

Your Mama Don't Dance  is one of Loggins and Messina’s signature hits. It first appeared on their 1972 album Mother Lode, then took off when released as a single in 1973.

Written by Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina, the song is built on an upbeat, piano-driven rock groove with Loggins delivering a spirited lead vocal. Lyrically, it playfully teases the generation gap—young people wanting to go out and have fun while parents just don’t “get” the new music and nightlife.

The chorus is instantly memorable, and the track’s energy helped it become a major success, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s remained a classic rock staple, with later covers helping keep it in the spotlight.

Danger Zone is the ultimate high-octane anthem from the 1986 Top Gun soundtrack.

While famous for its synthesizer hooks and electric grit, this song is surprisingly fun to adapt for acoustic guitar using aggressive strumming and power chords.

It remains one of Loggins' most streamed hits (and highest search demand songs). I am currently filming a full tutorial for this track to show you how to capture that 'Maverick' energy unplugged—check back soon!