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Las Vegas Guitar Songs – Volume 2
This second volume of Las Vegas Guitar Songs brings together another charming set of vintage-inspired tracks made famous by classic performers and Vegas-style crooners.
From jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong to the Latin swing of Lou Bega and heartfelt ballads by Engelbert Humperdinck, this page features 8 guitar-friendly arrangements that capture the essence of the Vegas stage.
Whether you're a lounge-loving hobbyist or an acoustic entertainer, these songs are fun to strum, easy to follow, and sure to impress.
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Las Vegas Guitar Songs Vol 2 List
1. Ella Fitzgerald - Dream A Little Dream Of Me2. Englebert Humperdinck - After The Lovin, How Do I Stop Loving You, Love Me With All Your Heart
3. Francis Langford - I'm In The Mood For Love
4. Henry Burr - I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
5. Israel Kamakawiwo - Somewhere Over The Rainbow
6. Jerry Butler - Moon River
7. Lou Bega - Mambo #5
8. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World
1. Ella Fitzgerald Songs
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Dream A Little Dream is an old number from 1931 and was made popular in the 60s by The Mamas And The Papas. Ella Fitzgerald recorded her version in 1957 with Louis Armstrong.
I'm not sure if she released it as a single.
Chords And Strumming
I play this one in standard tuning with no lead and with a down up stop up and repeat rhythm pattern. For chords you'll need a C, Am7, Dm7, G, A7, F, Fm, G#, D#, Ab, A#m, G7, C7, Abm, Gm and a C#7.
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2. Engelbert Humperdinck Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar
After The Lovin was a song recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck for his 1976 album of the same name. The song reached #8 on Billboard and #5 on Cashbox.
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How Do I Stop Loving You is a beautiful song recorded back in 1987 and found on his "Remember I Love You" album.
There was only one single released from that album but this song wasn't it, but its a very popular song at live shows.
Chords And Strumming
A capo 1st here is the original key in standard tuning and played with a root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Some lead in this version with the chords Em, Cmaj7, B7, Am7, D7, G, Gb, Em/D#, Em/D/, Gmaj7, E7, Cm, Em/A, D7/C, Bm, Esus and Gm.
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Love Me With All Your Heart was translated from Spanish to English and published in 1961. Ray Charles had a #1 on the Pop charts in 1964 with his version. Engelbert released his album "Legacy Of Love" in 2009 that contains this track.
He never released the song as a single.
Chords And Strumming
I play this one in standard tuning with the chords C, Am, Em, F, G, G7, Dm and A7 with no lead required. Play a root down up down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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3. Francis Langford Songs
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I'm In The Mood For Love was recorded by Langford for the 1935 movie "Every Night At Eight" and became her signature song.
Many versions have been recorded by others including Vera Lynn, Fats Domino, Brenda Lee and more.
Chords And Strumming
Play this one with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning and with some lead. Play a down up down up down and repeat rhythm pattern and use the chords Gb, G, Am7, D7, Bm, A#m, Gmaj7, Am, Dbm, Bm, E7 and a G#.
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4. Henry Burr Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar
I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight was recorded by Canadian Henry Burr, a New Brunswicker who had the most hits in the decade from 1900-1910.
Burr recorded more than 12,000 songs under various names and for various labels. This song was recorded in 1925.
Chords And Strumming
I played this one in standard tuning with the chords G, Edim, D7, B7, C, E7, Am, A7, D, F, Ab, G7 and with some lead. For rhythm you can play a root down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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5. Israel Kamakawiwo Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar
Somewhere Over The Rainbow was officially called "Over The Rainbow" and was written for the 1939 movie The Wizard Of Oz.
In 1993 Israel Kamakawiwo covered the song for his "Facing Future" album scored a #2 in the US. Eva Cassidy and Cliff Richard also covered the song.
Chords And Strumming
For chords here you'll need a C, Em, Am, F, G and an E7 in standard tuning but no lead required. Play a root down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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6. Jerry Butler Songs
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Moon River was first recorded in 1961 by Audrey Hepburn for the movie "Breakfast At Tiffanys". Over the years artists like Andy Williams and Jerry Butler and hundreds more have recorded the song.
Jerry Butler released his version also in 1961 and had a #1 hit in New Zealand and a #3 in the US. It can be found on his album of the same name.
Chords And Strumming
Some lead here with the chords D, Bm, G, D/Gb, Em, A7/A#, D7, Gm, Bm/A, Bm/Ab, A7, Dmaj7 and in standard tuning. For rhythm I play a root down up root up down up pattern.
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7. Lou Bega Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar
Mambo #5 was released in 1999 from German singer Lou Bega's album "A Little Bit Of Mambo". The song was originally released as an instrumental back in 1949.
This was a monster hit reaching #1 in too many countries to list and also hit #3 in the US.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo first on this one and in drop D tuning with the chords Em, D, A, and A7. Just one riff as you play a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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8. Louis Armstrong Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar
What A Wonderful World was released in 1967 by Louis Armstrong and topped the Pop charts in the UK but due to poor promotion in the US, the song did poorly.
It appeared in the 1988 film "Good Morning Vietman" and was re-released where it reached #32 on Billboards Hot 100 chart.
The track can be found on Armstrong's album of the same name.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 3rd fret on this one in standard tuning with a down up down up down and repeat rhythm pattern but no lead. For chords you'll need a Dmaj7, Em, D, Gbm, Em, Bm, Gb, A#, A#/A, A7, Adim, A7sus, Dmaj7/B and a Gm.
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With rich melodies, smooth rhythms, and universal appeal, these Las Vegas favorites are ideal for players looking to expand their repertoire with iconic, feel-good songs.
Each guitar tutorial includes helpful chord breakdowns and performance demos to guide you through. Be sure to check out the next volume for even more memorable Vegas-style guitar songs.
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