Fun Irish Pub Songs to Sing on Acoustic Guitar

Irish pub songs are all about energy, storytelling, and getting everyone singing along.

This collection gathers upbeat, lively pub favorites that are perfect for acoustic guitar players who want to add some Irish spirit to their set.

With memorable choruses and simple chord progressions, these fun Irish guitar songs are ideal for sessions, parties, and sing-along nights.

More Traditional Irish Guitar Songs
Song by The Dubliners

Buddy Washisname - Salt Water Joys
Celtic Thunder - A Place In The Choir, I'm Gonna Be 500 Miles This Way Of Life, Whiskey In The Jar
Gaelic Storm - Johnny Jump Up, Johnny Tarr, Katie
Jim Fiddler - Rhythm Of The Goat
Ryans Fancy - Nancy Whiskey
The Irish Rovers - The Unicorn Song
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Come Up And See Me
The Pogues - Dirty Old Town
Traditional - Bold O Donahue, Mountain Dew, The Liar, The Orange And The Green

Buddy Washisname

Salt Water Joys ... info soon.

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Celtic Thunder

A Place In The Choir ... info soon.

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I'm Gonna Be 500 Miles ... info soon.

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This Way My Life ... info soon.

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Whiskey In The Jar ... info soon.

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Gaelic Storm

Johnny Jump Up ... info soon.

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Johnny Tarr ... info soon.

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Katie ... info soon.

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Jim Fiddler

Rhythm Of The Goat ... info soon.

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Ryans Fancy

Nancy Whiskey ... info soon.

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Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

Come Up And See Me ... info soon.

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The Irish Rovers

The Unicorn Song ... info soon.

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The Pogues

Dirty Old Town ... info soon

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Traditional

Bold O Donahue ... info soon.

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Mountain Dew ... info soon.

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The Liar... info soon.

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The Orange And The Green ... info soon.

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Whether you’re performing at a gathering or just want to bring a bit of Irish pub magic to your living room, these songs are easy to play and always a hit. Follow the links to explore full tutorials, chord sheets, and demo videos for each tune. Grab your guitar, pour a pint, and enjoy the session!

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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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