Easy Folk Songs For Guitar
On The Acoustic

And It's Still Alright hails from the album of the same name which was released in 2020, his first since 2013.

This song peaked at #33 on the US Rock charts.

This one I play in standard tuning with a capo 3rd fret and a simple root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Some lead work with the chords C, Am, F and G.

Bugeye Jim was a collaboration that was created by Billy Bragg and the group Wilco.

Billy Bragg is an English singer-songwriter and political activist who has been active since the late 1970s. Bragg's music combines elements of folk, punk rock, and protest songs, often featuring his distinctive voice and acoustic guitar.

He is known for his thoughtful and often politically charged lyrics, addressing social and political issues such as class struggle, nationalism, and love. Some of his well-known songs include "A New England," "Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards," and "Between the Wars."

Bragg has been a prominent figure in the folk and protest music scenes and has influenced many other musicians over the years and collaborated with the American alternative rock band Wilco on an album titled "Mermaid Avenue." The project involved setting previously unpublished lyrics written by the American folk musician Woody Guthrie to new music.

This one is played with drop D tuning and an arpeggio 1-2 followed by down up and repeat pattern with some lead. Use the chords Bm, A, D, G, and A7

Call It Dreaming was released as a single in 2017 from the studio album "Beast Epic".

No indication that the song was released as a single.

A capo 3rd fret for this one while in Drop D tuning works well with some lead blended into the rhythm. The chords are D, G, Em, A7, Gbm, Bm and A while playing a down down up down up down - down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.

Dolphins can be found on Tim's 1970 album "Sefronia".

I'm not sure if the song was ever released as a single.

For chords here you'll need a G, G7, Am, D7 and G# in standard tuning with a capo 3rd fret. Some lead required with a down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.

Ends Of The Earth was a song recorded in 2012 for Lord Huron's album "Lonesome Dreams".

The song was never released as a single.

Another one with drop D tuning and a capo 2nd fret here. Some lead while playing a root down root down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and then some quick shuffle strumming using the chords D, Bm and G.

Fragile Bird is from City & Color's 3rd album called "Little Hell".

This song was a #1 and a #48 on two different charts in Canada back in 2011.

I play this one in standard tuning using down strokes with a few accents and a down down up down down up down up in the ch. Chord you'll need are Am, Am/Gb, Gmaj7 and Fmaj7 but no lead in this number.

Gwendolyn is from Jeff's 2020 album Love Is the King.

No idea if this one was ever released as a single.

Play this one in standard tuning with the chords G, Am, C and D without any lead. Use a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.

Howling At Nothing was one of four singles released from this debut album from Nathaniel Rateliff back in 2015 called Nathaniel Rateliff And The Night Sweats. This song did not chart.

Play this one with a down up pause up down up pause up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning. You can play this with a capo on the 1st and 3rd frets where Rateliff has played this in the past. A bit of lead work with the chords G, C, D and D7.

I'll Be Ahead If I Can Quit While I'm Behind is a 2008 track on the CD "Point Of No Return Unreleased Masters, A Lost 45 & Rare Demos".

I don't believe this was released as a single but has been recorded by a few other artists. Nick Lowe was a big fan of Jim Ford who passed away in 2007.

For rhythm here play a down up stop up down up stop up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning. Some lead in this song with the chords E, A and B.

Josie is a song written by Dion and was recorded by German artist Peter Maffay. He released an album of the same name back in 1975. I'm not sure if this was ever a single or not.

I play this song in standard tuning with a bit of picking using a down down up down up down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. The chords here are G, C, D, F, Am and G6.

Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down was recorded by Jeff Tweedy and was co-written by Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin. It is a traditional folk/gospel song that has been covered by various artists over the years.

Jeff Tweedy recorded his version of the song for his solo album "WARMER" released in 2019. His rendition features his distinctive vocals and a stripped-down arrangement, showcasing his interpretation of the tune.

Play a root down up down up down up and repeat with the two chords Am and E. Lead throughout this one in standard tuning with a capo 2nd fret.