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Cliff Richard Guitar Lessons – 5 Classic Songs
Cliff Richard is a legendary British singer whose career has spanned more than six decades. He has sold over 250 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Known for hits like “Summer Holiday” and “Devil Woman,” Cliff’s versatile style ranges from early rock ‘n’ roll to soulful ballads. On this page, we present guitar lessons for five classic Cliff Richard songs: “Daddy’s Home,” “Devil Woman,” “Lucky Lips,” “My Foolish Heart,” and “Summer Holiday.”
Each tune showcases a different side of Cliff’s musical legacy, from upbeat pop anthems to heartfelt melodies.
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Cliff Richard Guitar Lesson Titles
Daddy's HomeDevil Woman
Lucky Lips
My Foolish Heart
Summer Holiday
1. Daddy's Home - Learn To Play On Guitar
Daddy's Home was first recorded by Shep and the Limelites in 1961. Cliff Richard made his own version of the song in 1981, and it became a hit in the UK, making it to the top 10.
In Richard's recording, you can hear his distinctive voice and a catchy pop-rock sound with lively guitar parts. The lyrics talk about a man's excitement and happiness about coming back home to the person he loves, bringing up feelings of nostalgia and longing for romance.
Chords And Strumming
To play this song on acoustic guitar, tune it to standard tuning and use chords like D, Bm, Em, A7, D#, D7, Dmaj7, A/Db, Bm/A, and E7. Put a capo on the 2nd fret to keep the song in its original key.
There's no lead guitar in this song. For the rhythm, you can use a pattern of down down up down up down down, and repeat it.
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2. Devil Woman - Learn To Play On Guitar
Devil Woman was sung by Cliff Richard in 1976 and comes from his album "I'm Nearly Famous." The song was written by Terry Britten and Christine Holmes and became one of Richard's biggest hits, making it into the top 10 in both the UK and the US.
The song has a catchy beat with strong guitar sounds and a chorus you won't forget. The lyrics tell a story about a man meeting a mysterious and alluring woman who he thinks might be a witch or demon. Richard's singing in the recording shows off his strong voice and his ability to rock out.
Chords And Strumming
"Devil Woman" is a well-loved song in Richard's collection and still popular with fans today. You can play it on acoustic guitar using standard tuning. Follow a rhythm pattern of down down down up down up, repeating it. Use chords like D, G, F, C, Dm, A7, and A# to play along. There's no lead guitar part for acoustic players in this song.
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3. Lucky Lip - Learn To Play On Guitar
Lucky Lips was recorded by Cliff Richard in 1963. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and became a big hit in the UK, reaching the top of the charts. You can find it on Cliff's album "40 Golden Greats."
The
song has a catchy tune with a lively rock and roll rhythm, and it really
shows off Richard's special singing style.
"Lucky Lips" is one of Cliff's contributions to the rock and roll scene of the 1960s.
Chords And Strumming
To play this song, you'll need just four chords: D, G, A, and D7. There's some lead guitar playing in it, and it sounds best with Drop D tuning and a capo on the 2nd fret. The rhythm follows a pattern of down up down up down up, with some walking bass mixed in.
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4. My Foolish Heart - Learn To Play On Guitar
My Foolish Heart was released by Cliff Richard in 1965 for his album "Love is Forever." The song was written by Lionel Bart and has a romantic ballad-style melody with orchestral music.
The lyrics talk about a man who wants to make things right with his partner after a misunderstanding. In the recording, you can hear Richard's emotional singing and the beautiful arrangement with lots of instruments, which shows how good he is at singing touching ballads.
The song actually goes way back to 1949 but wasn't released as a single by Cliff Richard.
Chords And Strumming
If you're playing this on acoustic guitar, you'll need to know chords like G, Em, Am, D, G6, Am7, D7, Gmaj7, B7, Cmaj7, Em/D#, Em/D, Em/Db, Esus, and E. There's no lead guitar part to worry about, and you play it in standard tuning with a capo on the 1st fret. The rhythm is a simple pattern of root down up down up, which you repeat.
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5. Summer Holiday - Learn To Play On Guitar
Summer Holiday was part of Cliff Richard 1963 movie of the same name. The song was written by Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett, members of Richard's backing band, The Shadows. It features a cheerful melody with upbeat, pop-infused rock and roll instrumentation and showcases Richard's signature vocals.
The song was a huge commercial success, reaching number one in the UK charts and becoming a signature hit for Richard.
Summer Holiday is a classic song in Richard's discography and remains a beloved anthem for summertime adventures.
Chords And Strumming
The song can be played with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning. There is a bit of picking in this one while using the chords D, Bm, Em, A7, Gbm, E7, A and a Dmaj7. For rhythm, use a root down up root up down up pattern.
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From the gentle romance of “My Foolish Heart” to the catchy rock groove of “Devil Woman,” each song here highlights a different side of Cliff Richard’s music. By learning these tunes, you’ll not only expand your guitar skills but also connect with the timeless appeal of Cliff Richard’s hits.
These classics have delighted audiences for decades, and now you can enjoy playing them too. Have fun with the lessons, and let these rock ‘n’ roll memories come alive as you strum along!
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