Female Acoustic Songs

Female artists songs

From timeless country classics and poetic folk songs to chart-topping pop, soulful R&B, inspiring gospel, and unforgettable international favorites, this collection celebrates some of the greatest female voices in music. Browse the categories below to discover acoustic guitar lessons, downloadable resources, and artist collections spanning multiple generations and musical styles.


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🎙 Featured Artists Guitar Lessons (complete artist collections)

ABBA - Dancing Queen - Mamma Mia - The Winner Takes It All (+15 more)
Anne Murray I Just Fall In Love Again - Snowbird - You Needed Me (+8 more)

Carly Simon - You're So Vain - Anticipation - Let The River Run (+1 more)
Carole King - I Feel The Earth Move - It's Too Late - So Far Away (+2 more)
Emmylou Harris Blue Kentucky Girl - Boulder To Birmingham -Two More Bottles Of Wine (+14 more) 
Kathy Mattea - 18 Wheels And A Dozen Roses - Goin Gone - Love At The Five And Dime (+5 more)
Linda Ronstadt Blue Bayou - When Will I Be Loved - You're No Good (+5 more)
The Chicks There's Your Trouble - Travelling Soldier - Wide Open Spaces (+8 more)
The Judds - Love Can Build A Bridge - Mama He's Crazy - Why Not Me (+6 more)

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These categories include artists with songs that fit this collection, even if their primary artist page appears elsewhere on the website.


👑 Female Country Legends Guitar Lessons

From timeless country classics to today's modern stars, these women helped shape the sound of country music with unforgettable voices and heartfelt storytelling.
Explore acoustic guitar lessons featuring beloved artists whose songs continue to inspire generations.
Female country legends guitar lessons

Ashley Monroe - Hands On You
Carlene Carter - Every Little Thing 
Chely Wright - Shut Up And Drive 
Crystal Gayle - I'll Get Over You - Talking In Your Sleep 
Deana Carter - Strawberry Wine
DottsyAfter Sweet Memories Play Born To Lose Again 
Ella Langley - I Can't Love You Anymore 
Faith Hill - Let Me Let Go
Gail DaviesGrandma's Song
Ingrid Andress - More Hearts Than Mine
Joey Feek - In The Time That You Gave Me - Nothing To Remember - Teaching Me How To Love You
k.d. Lang - Save Me
KT Oslin - Do Ya
LeAnn Rimes - Blue
Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance - Take Me Back To Texas
Loretta Lynn - Don't Come Home A Drinking With Lovin' On You're Mind
Lorrie Morgan - Except For Monday
Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
Mandy Barnett - Help Me Make It Through The Night
Marie Osmond - In My Little Corner Of The World - Where Did All The Good Times Go
Martina McBride - Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
Mary Chapin Carpenter - Down At The Twist And Shout
Miranda Lambert - Pushin' Time 
Olivia Newton John - If You Love Me Let Me Know - Let Me Be There
Patsy Cline
- Crazy - I Fall To Pieces
Patti Page - It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
Pistol Annies - Hush Hush
Rosanne Cash - Blue Moon With Heartache
Shelby Lynn - Wall In Your Heart
Skeeter Davis - The End Of The World
Susan Jacks - That's Where I Belong
Sonia Leigh
- My Name Is Money
Suzy Bogguss - Aces 
Sylvia - Drifter - Tumbleweed
Tammy Wynette
- Crying In The Rain
Tanya Tucker - Two Sparrows In A Hurricane
Terri Gibbs - Somebody's Knockin'  
Vicki Lawrence
- The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia

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🌿 Female Folk & Singer-Songwriters Guitar Lessons

Discover the poetic lyrics, rich harmonies, and acoustic traditions that define these remarkable female folk artists and singer-songwriters.
Their timeless songs are perfect for guitar players who appreciate honest storytelling and memorable melodies.
Female folk and singer songwriters guitar lessons

Adele - Love Song - Set Fire To The Rain - Someone Like You (+1 more)
Bic Runga - Winning Arrow 

Elizabeth Cook - El Camino
Eva Cassidy - People Get Ready - Wade In The Water 

Gillian Welch
- Wichita
Jann Arden - Insensitive
Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi
Joan Armatrading - Rosie
Kasey Chambers - Nullabor Song
Kate Campbell - See Rock City
Kitty Daisy & Lewis - Going Up The Country - Messin' With My Life
Lucy Kaplansky - Scorpion
Mary Chapin Carpenter - Down At The Twist And Shout
Mary Gauthier - Mercy Now
Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
Nanci Griffith - I Knew Love
Reina Del Cid - Jambalaya
Sara Bareilles - I Choose You
Tanita Takaram - I Might Be Crying - World Outside Your Window
The Rankins - 40 Days and 40 Nights - Borders & Time - You Feel The Same Way Too
Treva Blomquist - Ain't No Grave
Wendy Matthews - Token Angels  

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🎤 Female Pop, Rock & Contemporary Guitar Lessons

From chart-topping pop hits to unforgettable rock anthems, these talented women have left a lasting mark on popular music.
Browse acoustic guitar lessons covering iconic songs that continue to entertain audiences around the world.
Female pop rock and contemporary guitar lessons

4 Non Blondes - What's Up
Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
Amy Winehouse
- Valerie
Bananarama - Cruel Summer
Beth Hart - Guilty - You Still Got Me
Blondie - Hanging on the Telephone - Heart of Glass
Bonnie Tyler - It's a Heartache - Total Eclipse of the Heart
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
Cher - Dark Lady - Gypsies Tramps & Thieves 
Colbie Caillat - Never Gonna Let You Down
Concrete Blonde - Joey
Dusty Springfield - Son of a Preacher Man
Elle King
- Where The Devil Don't Go
Etta James - At Last
Feist - 1-2-3-4
Freda Payne - Band of Gold
Gabrielle - Out of Reach
Heart - Dog and Butterfly
Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know  
Joan Jett - I Love Rock & Roll
Judie Tzuke - Ladies Night
Katrina & The Waves - Walking on Sunshine
Kelly Clarkson
- Breakaway
Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
Madonna - Like a Prayer
Melissa Etheridge - I'm the Only One
Nancy Sinatra - These Boot are Made for Walkin'  
Nena - 99 Red Balloons
Olivia Newton John - If You Love Me Let Me Know - Let Me Be There
Petula Clark - Kiss Me Goodbye
Rita Coolidge - I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love
Sandie Shaw - Wight Is Wight
Susan Jacks - That's Where I Went Wrong
Susanna Hoffs - It Must Be Love
The Carpenters - Superstar
The Cranberries - Linger - When You're Gone - Zombie 
The Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang - I'll Stand By You - Talk of the Town (+1 more)

Vicki Lawrence - The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia

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🎷 Soul, Motown & R&B Women Guitar Lessons

Celebrate the powerful voices and timeless performances that helped define soul, Motown, rhythm & blues, and blues music.
These expressive songs translate beautifully to acoustic guitar while preserving their unmistakable emotion and groove.
Soul motown and r and b women guitar lessons

Alabama Shakes - Hold On 
Barbara Carr - Moment Of Weakness 
Bonnie Raitt
- Papa Come Quick
Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
Edsilla Rombley
- Midnight Train To Georgia
Ella Fitzgerald - Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Janis Joplin - Trouble In Mind
Maria Muldaur - Midnight At The Oasis
Martha Reeves - Dancing In The Street
Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On - Right Back To Where We Started From
Nina Simone - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
The Ronettes - Be My Baby

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🌍 International & Classic Female Vocalists Guitar Lessons

Travel through the golden years of popular music with legendary female vocalists whose songs have stood the test of time.
From classic standards to international favorites, these timeless performances remain a joy to learn and play on acoustic guitar.
International and classic female vocalists guitar lessons

Brenda Lee - Losing You
Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart - You're My World
Francis Langford - I'm In The Mood For Love
Kathy Young - A Thousand Stars
Leslie Gore - It's My Party
Marie Osmond - In My Little Corner Of The World - Where Did All The Good Times Go
Mocedades - Touch The Wind
Patti Page - It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
Petula Clark - Kiss Me Goodbye
The Paris Sisters - I Love How You Love Me

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✝️ Female Gospel & Inspirational Guitar Lessons

Experience uplifting songs of faith, hope, and encouragement performed by some of the most inspiring female artists in gospel and Christian music.
These acoustic arrangements capture the warmth and heartfelt message behind every performance.
Female gospel and inspirational guitar lessons

Brenda Lee - Rockin Around The Christmas Tree  
Donna Taggart - Jealous Of The Angels
Gwen Stefani - Under The Christmas Lights - You Make It Feel Like Christmas
Judy Garland - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
June Marie Carter - Jesus Waited For Me
Treva Blomquist - Ain't No Grave 
Nana Mouskouri
 - Four And Twenty Hours
Traditional Hymn / Christina Rossetti - In The Bleak Midwinter


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Whether you enjoy country storytelling, heartfelt folk songs, timeless pop classics, soulful performances, or inspirational music, these female artists have created songs that continue to resonate with guitar players around the world. Explore each collection above to discover acoustic arrangements, tutorials, and downloadable resources designed to help you learn the songs you love.

Looking for even more? Visit the Country, Folk, Rock, Motown, Gospel, and 60s collections to explore hundreds of additional acoustic guitar lessons from artists who influenced these remarkable performers.



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Kirby Swinemar is an acoustic guitar instructor, performer and song arranger who has taught online for 21 years and created more than 4,000 original acoustic guitar lessons. He specialises in song-based acoustic guitar instruction, rhythm guitar techniques, and creating full-sounding solo arrangements that help beginner and intermediate players move beyond basic strumming. Explore his work at Kirby's Guitar Lessons and on YouTube. Even away from the camera, he's usually listening to classic songs and exploring new ways to turn them into practical, enjoyable acoustic arrangements for everyday players.

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