Easy Las Vegas Guitar Songs – Learn These 10 Iconic Hits

Las Vegas is home to showbiz, bright lights, and unforgettable performances — and the songs on this page reflect that glitzy spirit.

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Whether you’re into smooth ballads, crooner classics, or toe-tapping lounge tunes, this collection brings the Vegas vibe straight to your acoustic guitar. You’ll find lessons that capture both the fun and the sentimentality of this timeless musical city.

Each tutorial includes the chords you’ll need, simple rhythm patterns, and links to video demos and PDFs, making it easy for beginners and casual players to follow along.

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1. Barry Manilow - Copacabana, I Can't Smile Without You, It's A Miracle
2. Bobby Goldsboro - Autumn Of My Life, Honey
3. Bobby Russell - Saturday Morning Confusion
4. Chris Montez - The More I See You
5. David Lee Roth - Just A Gigolo
6. David Soul - Going In With My Eyes Wide Open, Silver Lady

1. Barry Manilow Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover of Even Now featuring Las Vegas guitar lessons and the song Copacabana

Copacabana this was a single from his album "Even Now" back in 1978. Manilow co-wrote this one with two other writers while having a conversation at the Copacabana Hotel In Rio. He scored a #8 hit and his only ever Grammy Award.




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I play this one in standard tuning with a steady up and down rhythm pattern but no lead required. Play the chords Gbm, Fm, Em, A7, Dmaj7, Bm, Db7 and B7.

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Album cover of Even Now featuring Las Vegas  guitar lessons and the song I Can't Smile Without You

I Can't Smile Without You was a #1 from the "Even Now" album of 1977 and it also crossed over to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Carpenters also recorded a version but with a slightly different vibe. For the record, Barry Manilow did not write this song.




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For rhythm here you can play a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning and no lead. Chords in this one are G, Em, Am, Am7, D7, Dsus, Dm, Cmaj7, G7 and a  Gmaj7.

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Album cover of Barry Manilow II featuring Las Vegas  guitar lessons and the song It's A Miracle

It's A Miracle appears on the 1974 album Manilow II. The album was re-leased two more time. The song was #12 in the US on one chart and #1 on another and peaked at #1 in Canada.

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2. Bobby Goldsboro Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover of Word Pictures featuring Las Vegas guitar lessons and the song Autumn Of My Life

Autumn Of My Life was released as a single back in 1968 from Bobby Goldsboro's album Word Pictures. The song peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Easy Listening chart.

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Album cover of Honey featuring Las Vegas guitar lessons and the song Honey

Honey was the name of Goldsboro 1968n album which became the largest selling album in the world that year. The single Honey, did very well and hit # 1 in the US and and was a top 10 in several other countries.

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3. Bobby Russell Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar

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4. Chris Montez Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover of The More I See You featuring Las Vegas guitar lessons and the song The More I See You

The More I See You first hit the airwaves in 1945 and was a hit for Joy Marshall in 1966.

But that same year Chris Montez had the most success with his version with a #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, a #2 on the Easy Listening chart and a #3 in the UK. Ella Fitzgerald also recorded this song.



Chords And Strumming

This one I play in standard tuning with the chords F, Gb, G, D7, Gmaj7, Am7, A#, D#, C, Cm and E7 but no lead required. For rhythm play a down down down up - up up up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.

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5. David Lee Roth Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover of Crazy From The Heart featuring Las Vegas guitar lessons and the song Just A Gigolo

Just A Gigolo was originally composed in 1928 in German but was translated over to English a year later.

Louis Prima actually combined two songs, "Just A Gigolo" and "I Ain't Got Nobody" to come up with this great result in 1956.

And in 1985, David Lee Roth put his spin on the tune and scored a #12 in the US and #7 in Canada. You'll find the track on his 1985 album "Crazy From The Heat".


Chords And Strumming

For this number I play a down up down up with walking bass for a rhythm pattern but no lead required in standard tuning. The chords here are G, Am, D7, Gmaj7, G6, Edim, D, F, E7, Cm, Gb, E, A7 and a Dsus.

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6. David Soul Songs - Learn To Play On Guitar

Album cover of David Soul featuring Las Vegas guitar lessons and the song Going In With My Eyes Wide Open

Going In With My Eyes Wide Open was released in 1977 as part of his debut album titled "David Soul." The single proved to be a significant success, reaching No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and achieving favorable chart positions in other countries.

The song's popularity was bolstered by Soul's recognition from his role as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the television series "Starsky & Hutch." "Going In With My Eyes Wide Open" showcased Soul's musical talents and contributed to his reputation as a dual-threat entertainer, excelling both as an actor and a musician.


Chords And Strumming

Play this one in standard tuning with a few riffs and a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. The chords are Bm, G, A7, Gbm, Em and an A.

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Album cover of Playing To An Audience Of One featuring Las Vegas guitar lessons and the song Silver Lady

Silver Lady by David Soul is a well-liked single that became a hit in 1977. It was written by Tony Macaulay and Geoff Stephens, with Macaulay handling the production. The song reached the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart.

Before securing the number one spot, "Silver Lady" spent five weeks in the top ten, surpassing even Elvis Presley. The single also performed well in Ireland, where it stayed at number one for four weeks. It reached number five in Australia but didn't fare as strongly in the United States, peaking at No. 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 23 on the Easy Listening chart. The song is part of David Soul's second album, titled "Playing to an Audience of One."

Interestingly, the song was featured in the 2013 film "Filth" in the UK. Overall, "Silver Lady" remains a notable song in David Soul's musical career, achieving success in various parts of the world and leaving a lasting impact.

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Whether you’re dreaming of the Vegas stage or just strumming at home, these guitar songs bring the showtime sparkle right to your fingertips.

From Barry Manilow’s catchy hooks to Bobby Goldsboro’s emotional storytelling, there’s something here for every player. When you're ready, check out Volume 2 for more Las Vegas guitar gems.

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