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Learn the Best George Harrison Songs on Guitar
George Harrison’s songwriting blended spiritual introspection with unforgettable melodies, making him one of the most beloved solo artists to emerge from The Beatles.
On this page, you’ll find 10 handpicked George Harrison guitar lessons that highlight his most iconic work. From the introspective beauty of All Those Years Ago to the spiritual power of My Sweet Lord, each lesson is designed to help you play these timeless tracks on acoustic guitar. Every tutorial includes the chords used, rhythm tips, and a demo video—plus a full lesson available for purchase.
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George Harrison Guitar Lesson Titles
All Those Years Ago
Behind That Locked Door
Blow Away
Crackerbox Palace
Give Me Love
If Not For You
My Sweet Lord
Set On You
What Is Life
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
1. All Those Years Ago
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All Those Years Ago had already been written by George Harrison, but he re-worked the song as a tribute to John Lennon, who had lost his life in 1980.
So in 1981, he released the song from hos album "Somewhere In England" and had former band mates Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney play on the track.
The track peaked at #13 in the UK and reached #1 in the US and Canada
With different lyrics, Ringo Starr first recorded the song but was not happy with the vocal range as he thought it was too high for him. So Harrison took the song back, re-wrote the lyrics in tribute to John and he released the new version as a single.
Chords And Strumming
This one you can play on standard tuning and with a steady down up down up rhythm pattern. A quick picking riff in the middle as you move through the chords D, Em, Gm, Gbm, B7, A and an A/Db.
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2. Behind That Locked Door - Learn To Play On Guitar
Behind That Locked Door is from 1970 and can be found on the "All Things Must Pass" album. This was written by Harrison about Dylan who was going thru some withdrawals of sorts performing for audiences.
This song was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 1st fret on this one in standard tuning with a down down up down up down down and repeat rhythm pattern and a little lead work. For chords you'll need a D, G, C, Am, F and a Bm.
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3. Blow Away - Learn To Play On Guitar
Blow Away hails from the album "George Harrison" from 1979 and was released as a single, reaching #51 in the UK and #16 in the US and #7 in Canada.
Many fans voted this number as their favorite song by Harrison behind My Sweet Lord.
Chords And Strumming
No lead here but a few riffs and in standard tuning with the chords D, Bm, Gbm, A7sus, A7, C, G and an F. For rhythm play a down down up down up down up and repeat pattern.
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4. Crackerbox Palace - Learn To Play On Guitar
Crackerbox Palace is from the 1976 Harrison album 33 and 1/3rd and this was one of the single releases and made it to #19 on the American Pop chart.
Crackerbox Palace is the name of the home for former comedian Lord Buckley, whom Harrison admired and was invited to visit by the late comedians manager George Greif. Harrison eventually adopted that name for his estate in Friar Park.
Chords And Strumming
This one I play in standard tuning with a capo 3rd fret and just a few riffs throughout. The chords required are a G, D, Am, C, Am7, D, Cm and Bm while playing a down up down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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5. Give Me Love - Learn To Play On Guitar
Give Me Love peaked at #1 in the US for Harrison in 1973 and a #8 in the UK and a top 10 in several other countries. Harrison played this song at every concert when he did tour.
The song hails from the album "Living In The Material World" album.
Elton John, Elliott Smith and Ron Sexsmith are just a few artists who have covered this song.
Chords And Strumming
This one I play with a capo 3rd fret in standard tuning and some lead required. For rhythm play a down down up down up down up and repeat pattern with the chords D, Dmaj7, Em, A7, Gm, C, G, D7 and an E7.
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6. If Not For You - Learn To Play On Guitar
If Not For You was from the album "All Things Must Pass" and was the first post Beatles album from George Harrison. Bob Dylan wrote this song for his first wife Sara and recorded the song several times. Olivia Newton John also covered the song.
In May of 1970, Harrison, Dylan and Charlie Daniels on bass, laid down a track for a Dylan album but it was re-recorded later for the "New Morning" album.
Peter Frampton played on the Harrison recording along with Billy Preston and Ringo on Tambourine. The song was never released by Harrison as a single.
Chords And Strumming
The chords here are G, C, D, Am, A7, D/C, D/B and D/A in standard tuning with a root down up down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with some riffs. Some lead in this number.
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7. My Sweet Lord - Learn To Play On Guitar
My Sweet Lord hails from the album "All Things Must Pass" which produced this #1 monster hit and perhaps Harrison's biggest #1 by far, which was #1 in many countries.
Billy Preston, Ringo, Eric Clapton and the group Badfinger all appeared on this track.
Chords And Strumming
I play a drop D tuning here and a capo 2nd fret but the original key is a capo 4th fret. Some picking with the rhythm pattern down down down up down up and repeat playing the chords C, Am, Edim, Dm, G, Dm, C7, A7, Ebdim, Em, D and a Bm.
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8. Set On You - Learn To Play On Guitar
Set On You hails from the album "Cloud Nine" and as a single, the song was a #1 hit in several countries and a #2 in the UK. The song is actually a song from 1962 and first recorded by James Ray.
Jeff Lynne from ELO produced the song also played bass and keyboards on the track. This song has the unique distinction of being the last #1 song in the US by any former Beatle, which occurred in 1987.
Chords And Strumming
Played in standard tuning, play a down down down up and repeat rhythm pattern as well as all down strokes playing the bass riffs pattern. Some lead here with the chords E, A, B, Dbm and an Ab7.
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9. What Is Life - Learn To Play On Guitar
What Is Life was another great tune from the "All Things Must Pass" album from 1971.
The song was a #10 in the US but was a #1 and a top 10 in a few other countries.
Chords And Strumming
I play drop D tuning in this number with a few picking riffs. You can play use all down strokes with the riff or use a shuffle with a steady up and down pattern. In standard tuning with the chords A, D, G, B, Em, F and a C.
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10. While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Learn To Play On Guitar
While My Guitar Gently Weeps was written by George Harrison and first appeared on The Beatles "White Album" back in 1968.
This album was their first on the new label Apple they created.
Harrison had invited Eric Clapton to play on the track, even tho Clapton was hesitant, he eventually gave in and agree to play on the track.
Chords And Strumming
For this song you can play a steady down up down up rhythm pattern with some quick shuffles near the end. A bit of melody line lead in this one with the chords Am, Am/G, Am/ Gb, F, G, C, E, C, Dbm and a Bm.
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George Harrison’s solo catalog is full of gems that are both deeply personal and musically satisfying to play. Whether you're drawn to the slide guitar sounds of Give Me Love or the rock grooves in What Is Life, these lessons give you everything you need to capture his style on acoustic guitar.
Don’t forget to check out the full tutorials to dive even deeper. Looking for more legendary songwriting? Explore our pages on Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Tom Petty for similar guitar inspiration.
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