Top Alan Jackson Guitar Songs
Alan Jackson has always been one of the most beloved voices in country music, and his songs are a natural fit for acoustic guitar.
In this collection, you'll find 12 of his most iconic and heartfelt tracks — from the fast-paced fun of "Chattahoochee" to the introspective simplicity of "Home" and "1976."
Whether you're looking for barroom classics like "Don’t Rock the Jukebox" or road-trip favorites like "Drive," each tutorial includes easy-to-follow chords, strumming tips, and full video demos to help you play along with confidence.
If you enjoy Alan Jackson’s music, be sure to check out my Alan Jackson Gospel guitar songs page for even more great songs to learn on guitar!
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1. 19762. A House With No Curtains
3. A Little Bluer Than That
4. Bug In My Margarita
5. Chasin That Neon Rainbow
6. Chattahochee
7. Don't Rock The Jukebox
8. Drive
9. Gone Country
10. Had It Not Been You
11. Here In The Real World
12. Home
1. 1976 - Learn To Play On Guitar
1976 is a track from Alan's 2008 album Good Time.
The track was never released as a single.
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Chords And Strumming
This one I play with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning with the chords G, C and D with some lead work required. Play a root down up root up down up for rhythm.
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2. A House With No Curtains - Learn To Play On Guitar
A House With No Curtains was the last single from the 1998 album Everything I Love.
Alan Jackson had 27 consecutive singles in the top 10 but this one broke that streak, only reaching #18 on the US country charts.
Chords & Strumming
For rhythm here play a root up down up down up and repeat in standard tuning with the chords D, A, G, A7, Bm, E, and a Dbm. There is some picking in this one and a key change if you want to add that in. A great song for beginners.
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3. A Little Bluer Than That
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A Little Bluer Than That hails form the 2008 album "Good Time".
This one was never was released as a single.
Chords & Strumming
This one I play with a capo on the 3rd fret in standard tuning using the chords D, G, A7, A/Db, Bm, Bm/A, E, and an Em. When the song changes key you'll use an E, A and B7.
The normal rhythm pattern is a root up down up and repeat, or a root down down bass up down up. A bit of lead in this song.
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4. Bug In My Margarita (Long Way To Go)
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Bug In My Margarita was inspired after Alan Jackson watched a bug land in his drink. He made a mental note of it and on a cold day in Nashville, put pen to paper and wrote this song.
The official name is "Long Way To Go" and can be found as the lead single from his 2011 album "Thirty Miles West". The song reached #24 on the US country chart.
Chords And Strumming
The rhythm here is a simple root up down up and repeat with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning. You'll need the chords D, G and A or A7 if you prefer and some lead required here.
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5. Chasin That Neon Rainbow
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Chasin That Neon Rainbow was from the 1990 debut album "Here In The Real World" and was the 4th single.
The song peaked at #2 on the US Country Charts.
Chords And Strumming
Played in standard tuning and using a root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern, be prepared so some picking in this song.
The chords you'll need are a G, C, D, D/Gb, Em, A7 for the first half of the song. When the key change kicks in you'll use an A, D, E, A/Ab, Gbm and a B7.
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6. Chattahoochee
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Chattahoochee
came about while Jim McBride and Alan Jackson were trying to come up
with an up-tempo type song back in 1993. Jim came up with the line "way
down yonder on the chattahoochee" and the song evolved from there.
Neither Jackson or McBride ever thought the song was going to be the
monster hit that it became.
The
song became a #1 in both Canada and the US in 1993 and also won the
Country Music Awards (CMA) Song Of The Year and Single Of The Year.
There was a music video for the song which featured Alan Jackson water
skiing on the Chattahoochee River.
The song hails from the 1993 album "A Lot About Livin". Download the free Alan Jackson Chattahoochee lyrics below.
Chords And Strumming
Played in standard tuning with the chords C, G, F, D7 a G7 you'll be picking a riff as you strum using a root up down up root up down up or root up down up bass up down up rhythm pattern.
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7. Don't Rock The Jukebox
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Don't Rock The Jukebox was the album from 1991 which produced four #1 hits and a $3 hit. This song was one of the four #1 hits by Alan Jackson and was co-written by him, Keith Stegall and Roger Murrah.
George Jones made a guest appearance near the end of the music video.
Chords And Strumming
Play a down up down up steady rhythm pattern for the chorus and a root down up root up down up pattern for the verse. Some riffs and lead in here with the chords G, C, D or D7, A or A7, and a C7.
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8. Drive
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Drive became a #1 hit when it was released back in 2002. It's a song about Alan and his dad Eugene Jackson.
The song is from the album of the same name. Download the free Alan Jackson Drive lyrics below.
Chords And Strumming
I play this with a capo on the 4th fret in standard tuning with the chords G, C, D, Em and A7. You'll pick a little as you play a root up down up root up down up rhythm pattern.
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9. Gone Country
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Gone Country was written by Bob McDill, a songwriter active from 1960 to 2000. Alan Jackson recorded the song for his album "Who Am I," released in November 1994. McDill had 31 number one hits during his career and had songs recorded by artists like Ray Charles, Don Williams, and Joe Cocker.
Alan Jackson praised McDill as one of his favorite writers, saying he wished he had written the song himself.
The song "Gone Country" was the third single from Jackson's album. His previous singles, "Summertime Blues" and "Livin' On Love," both reached number one. "Gone Country" also topped the charts in the US and reached number two in Canada.
Chords And Strumming
A simple root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in all you need with the chords G, C, D and Em in standard tuning and a bit of lead.
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10. Had It Not Been You
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Had It Not Been You hails from the album "Like Red On A Rose" which was a bit of a commercial flop. Alan Jackson only wrote one song on this record and it changed direction away from traditional country and went in a pop direction.
Had It Not Been You was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
A capo 1st fret in standard tuning and a combination or arpeggio and rhythm playing root up down up for rhythm. A little picking required as you play the chords E, B7, A, Dbm, Gbm and an Edim.
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11. Here In The Real World
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Here In The Real World hails from the debut album of the same name which was released in Feb of 1990.
This was the 2nd of 5 singles off of that album ad became Alan Jackson's first top 10, peaking at #3 on the charts.
Chords And Strumming
Play a root up down up or you could use some bass notes and play root up down up bass up down up for rhythm. A capo 1st fret in standard tuning with the chords D, G, A, Em and a Gbm with a little lead work.
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12. Home
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Home was recorded in 1989 was was originally slated for his debut album the following year but instead was used as a B-side to several singles.
It wasn't until 1995 that it was released as an A-side song and peaked at #3. This song is also from the "Here In The Real World" album.
Chords And Strumming
For the rhythm here play an arpeggio beginning and then a root up root up down up then a root down up root up down up and repeat. A few riffs in standard tuning with the chords C, F and G.
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Whether you're just learning the basics or brushing up on your country rhythm chops, these Alan Jackson songs are a rewarding addition to any acoustic setlist. His heartfelt lyrics, timeless melodies, and down-home feel are what make these tunes perfect for guitar players of all levels.
And if you're hungry for more Alan Jackson hits, be sure to check out Volume 2 and Volume 3 — featuring more fan favorites like “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Remember When,” and “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning.”
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