Female Acoustic Songs – Easy Guitar Lessons by Female Artists

From heartfelt country classics to soulful pop and timeless folk, these female acoustic songs celebrate the voices that shaped generations.

Each artist brings her own emotion and storytelling style to the guitar — from Anne Murray’s soothing country ballads to Linda Ronstadt’s rock-infused vocals and Joni Mitchell’s poetic folk hits.

Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned player, you’ll find dozens of beautiful acoustic arrangements here. Follow the links below to explore each artist’s song list, full tutorials, and chord sheets — perfect for learning and performing these unforgettable tunes.

Female Artists Songs

Adaline - Follow You Follow Me
Alannah Myles - Black Velvet
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Anne Murray - Biden My Time, Broken Hearted Me, I Can See Arkansas, I Can See Clearly Now, I Just Fall In Love Again, Just Another Woman In Love, Put Your Hand In The Hand, Snowbird, The Call, What About Me, You Needed Me
Ashley Monroe - Hands On You
Barbara Carr - Moment Of Weakness
Beth Hart - Guilty - You Still Got Me
Blondie - Hanging On The Telephone, Heart Of Glass
Bonnie Raitt - Papa Come Quick
Bonnie Tyler - It's A Heartache, Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Brenda Lee - Losing You
Brenda Lee - Christmas - Rockin Around The Christmas Tree
Carlene Carter - Every Little Thing
Carole King - I Feel The Earh Move, It's Too Late, Plesant Valley Sunday, Smackwater Jack, So Far Away
Celine Dion - My Heart Must Go On
Chely Wright - Shut Up And Drive

From smoky blues to heartfelt country ballads, these first featured women shaped the emotional core of acoustic music. Whether it’s Amy Winehouse’s soulful edge or Anne Murray’s timeless storytelling, each artist brings a unique voice to the guitar-driven sound.

Cher - Dark Lady, Gypsies Tramps & Theives
Crystal Gayle - I'll Get Over You
Christina Rossetti - In The Bleak Midwinter
Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart, You're My World
Colbie Calliat - Never Gonna Let You Down
Deana Carter - Strawberry Wine
Donna Taggert - Jealous Of The Angels
Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
Dottsy - After Sweet Memories Play Born To Lose Again
Dusty Springfield - Son Of A Preacher Man
Edsilla Rombley - Midnight At The Oasis
Elizabeth Cook - El Camino
Ella Fitzgerald - Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Elle King - Where The Devil Don't Go
Emmylou Harris - Blue Kentucky Girl - Boulder To Birmingham - Cosmonaut - Feeling Single Seeing Double - Gold Watch And Chain - Heaven Only Knows - I Still Miss Someone - Making Believe - One Of These Days - Save The Last Dance For Me - The Green Rolling Hills Of West Virginia - This Is Us - Til I Gain Control Again - Together Again - Two More Bottles Of Wine - Wayfaring Stranger - When I Stop Dreaming
Etta James - At Last
Eva Cassidy - People Get Ready, Wade In The Water

This group blends vintage charm with soulful power — from Cher’s iconic stage energy to Emmylou Harris’s roots-inspired sound. These artists remind us that great songs start with great stories told simply and beautifully.

Faith Hill - Let Me Let Go
Feist - 1-2-3-4
Frances Falcon - I Am Not
Francis Langford - I'm In The Mood For Love
Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
Gabrielle - Out Of Reach
Gail Davies - Grandma's Song
Gillian Welch - Wichita
Gloria Loring - Friends And Lovers
Gwen Stefani - Under The Christmas Lights, You Make It Feel Like Christmas
Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
Ingrid Andress - More Hearts Than Mine
Jann Arden - Insensitive
Jane Rose - Bitten
Janis Joplin - Trouble In Mind
Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi

Here we move through eras of influence — powerhouse pop, contemporary folk, and unforgettable soul. From Faith Hill’s modern country grace to Joni Mitchell’s poetic touch, these songs reflect the many sides of acoustic artistry.

Joan Armatrading- Rosie
Joan Jett - I Love Rock And Roll
Joey Feek - In The Time That You Gave Me, Nothing To Remember, Teaching Me How To Love You
Judie Tzuke - Ladies Night
Judy Garland - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
June Marie Carter - Gospel - Jesus Waited For Me
Kasey Chambers - Nullabor Song
Kate Campbell - See Rock City
Kathy Mattea - 18 Wheels And A Dozen Roses, Come From The Heart, Goin Gone, Life As We Knew It, Lonesome Standard Time, Love At The Five And Dime, Mary Did You Know, Standing Knee Deep In A River, The Battle Hymn Of Love
Kathy Young - A Thousand Stars
Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
KD Lang - Save Me
Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway
Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
Kitty Daisy - Going Up The Country, Messin With My Life

From gospel roots to pop anthems, these performers capture the full range of what it means to play from the heart. Their songs span from quiet storytelling to upbeat radio hits that still sound great on acoustic guitar.

KT Oslin - Do Ya
Lauren Duski - Tell Me Why
LeAnn Rimes - Blue
Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance, Take Me Back To Texas
Leslie Gore - It's My Party
Linda Ronstadt - Blue Bayou, Different Drum, Heat Wave, It's So Easy, Long Long Time, Silver Threads And Golden Needles, When Will I Be Loved, You're No Good
Loretta Lynn - Don't Come Home A Drinking With Lovin On You're Mind
Lorrie Morgan - Except For Monday
Lynn Anderson - Rose Garden
Madonna - Like A Prayer
Mandy Barnett - Help Me Make It Through The Night
Maria Muldaur - Midnight At The Oasis
Marie Osmond - In My Little Corner Of The World, Where Did All The Good Times Go
Martha Reeves - Dancing In The Streets
Martina McBride - Pick Me Up On Your Way Down

Here we celebrate voices that defined generations. Whether it’s Loretta Lynn’s country grit or Madonna’s pop flair, each artist represents a distinct sound — all united by their unforgettable melodies and stage presence.

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Mary Gauthier - Mercy Now
Mary Hopkin - Goodbye - Those Were The Days
Mary MacGregor - Torn Between Two Lovers
Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On, Right Back To Where We Started From
Melissa Etheridge - I'm The Only One
Miranda Lambert - Pushin Time
Nancy Sinatra - These Boot Are Made For Walking
Nana Miskouri- Four And Twenty Hours
Nanci Griffith - I Knew Love
Nena - 99 Red Ballons
Nina Simone - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
Olivia Newton John - If You Love Me Let Me Know, Let Me Be There
Patti Page - It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
Patsy Cline - Crazy, I Fall To Pieces
Petula Clark - Kiss Me Goodbye
Pistol Annies - Hush Hush

This section bridges eras — from the classic soul of Nina Simone and Patsy Cline to modern country icons like Miranda Lambert. Each of these artists proves that acoustic music can be both intimate and powerful.

Reina Del Cid - Jambalaya
Rita Coolidge - I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love
Rosanne Cash - Blue Moon With Heartache
Sandie Shaw - Wight Is Wight
Sara Bareilles - I Choose You
Shelby Lynn - Wall In Your Heart
Skeeter Davis - The End Of The World
Sonia Leigh - My Name Is Money
Susan Jacks - That's Where I Went Wrong
Susanna Hoffs - It Must Be Love
Suzy Bogguss - Aces
Sylvia - Drifter, Tumbleweed
Tammy Wynette - Crying In The Rain
Tanita Takaram - I Might Be Crying, World Outside Your Window
Tanya Tucker - Two Sparrows In A Hurricane

From the sweetness of Suzy Bogguss to the strength of Tammy Wynette, these artists crafted songs that feel both personal and universal — perfect for acoustic renditions that bring out every lyric’s emotion.

Terri Gibbs - Somebody's Knockin
The Paris Sisters - I Love How You Love Me
The Ronettes - Be My Baby
Tracy Ullman - They Don't Know
Treva Bloomquist - Ain't No Grave
Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
Wendy Matthews- Token Angels

Closing out the list are legends and hidden gems alike — from classic girl-group harmonies to contemporary acoustic voices. Each one leaves a lasting mark on the ever-evolving story of women in music.

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This growing collection of female acoustic guitar songs highlights the incredible range of styles and emotions that women have brought to modern music. From the soft folk of the 60s and 70s to the soulful pop and country of today, each song tells its own story through melody and lyric.

When you’re ready for more, be sure to visit the Folk Songs, Country Classics, and Top Hits of the 60s sections for hundreds of additional guitar lessons inspired by the artists who shaped these genres.

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