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Guitar/Guitar Chords Song Library/Movie songs

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The following is a list of notable easy to learn movie songs to be played on the guitar. Some of the items link to the different informal chords to specific songs which represent many different authors' own interpretations of the original songs. Most of the chords on the list are relatively easy to learn, and would be a great start for novice guitar players whom are interested in improving their playing abilities.

The technical difficulty and skill level required to play each of the songs is defined with a star rating system:

  • - Easy Songs
  • - Intermediate Songs
  • - Difficult Songs

2010s
Adele - Skyfall


2000s
The 5,6,7,8's - Woo Hoo
Counting Crows - Accidentally in Love
Enya - May It Be
Gary Jules - Mad World
Smash Mouth - All Star

1990s
Aerosmith - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
Bryan Adams - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
Elton John - Circle of Life
Elton John - Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle - A Whole New World
Randy Newman - You've Got A Friend In Me

1980s
Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger
Berlin - Take My Breath Away
Huey Lewis and the News - The Power Of Love
Don Felder - Heavy Metal (Takin' A Ride)

1970s
Monty Python - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
North Star Camp Kids Chorus - Are You Ready for the Summer

1960s
Ennio Morricone - The Good The Bad And The Ugly

1950s
Doris Day - Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)

1930s
Judy Garland - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

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