TOP 30 songs for ACOUSTIC guitar!

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  • In this video I'm sharing with you 30 great songs for the acoustic guitar to get you inspired!
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    In this video I am playing 30 songs that are great fun to play on an acoustic guitar. Real classics.
    In my 12 years of teaching I know what kind of songs are well suited for learning purposes or just overall fun to play.
    I'm not claiming these are the 30 best songs ever written. To be honest, some songs aren't my favorite by miles. But as a teacher and (hopefully) an inspiration, I want to have a wide palette of songs for you to enjoy! And for all songs goes; they are awesome to play on an acoustic guitar!
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  • @PaulDavids
    @PaulDavids  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8286

    How longs does this list have to be so that no one will complain I missed a song? *lifegoal*
    Oh, and of course feel free to play these on any guitar you like Thanks all for watching

    • @nicodivizio8534
      @nicodivizio8534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      Paul Davids it will have to be a never ending live stream that spans your entire life. Even then, you'll still miss some.

    • @Dest1n4tioN
      @Dest1n4tioN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Paul Davids just rename the video to „MY top 30 songs for acoustic guitar“ and no one will complain that you missed anything. you missed neon by john mayer btw. :) great video though

    • @giorgosmakridis8713
      @giorgosmakridis8713 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      Paul Davids I demand a separate lesson for every single one of them. 😀 PLEASE!!!!!

    • @_harshjalan
      @_harshjalan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Paul Davids Great job!!! Do watch my fingerstyle guitar cover-th-cam.com/video/iB_FGMXFBOM/w-d-xo.html

    • @iguimoncada1702
      @iguimoncada1702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Paul Davids nothing else matters? (Metallica)😢

  • @jiuhj9
    @jiuhj9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14295

    The fact that you're playing 30 songs in one scene without any mistakes is just underrated 🔥

    • @SabrinaDacosta
      @SabrinaDacosta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +687

      Have you heard of editing?

    • @rockstone48
      @rockstone48 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Heart of gold was wrong..

    • @MrSidney9
      @MrSidney9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +161

      @@SabrinaDacosta people are so naive/gullible. They believe everything they see

    • @xicit10
      @xicit10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      What a show off /s

    • @CiPhEr505
      @CiPhEr505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      There were a couple of mistakes, that fall into a guitarist's realm of "got away with that"'s, and "I meant to do that"'s
      If you play a lot, you can point out inconsistencies... or just listen to great playing.

  • @leedonnelly6217
    @leedonnelly6217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5465

    I'm not very good on guitar, but I once did a concert of 79 consecutive songs for family and friends. I played Wonderwall 48 times and Fast Car 31 times. The first 10 minutes went really well.

    • @Lea-wn9uf
      @Lea-wn9uf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      Why just the first 10 minute haha

    • @soccereveryday5380
      @soccereveryday5380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      @@Lea-wn9uf eventually it got boring I guess..(:

    • @miratparmar6779
      @miratparmar6779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +145

      In the first half, I was like, 79 songs and "not very good"?! Lol

    • @ppsbyanni4710
      @ppsbyanni4710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      @@miratparmar6779 they had us on the first half ngl

    • @ji9567
      @ji9567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @slitherlock
    @slitherlock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +297

    Can we take just a minute to appreciate how not only can Paul play these classics but more importantly capture the mood and emotion of them as well.

    • @athuldas4959
      @athuldas4959 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly, it's something you either get or you don't, and he perfectly gets it.

  • @angelawilson6512
    @angelawilson6512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Love this, reminds me so very much of my husband that passed away, going on 3 yrs now. He was great, he had been playing since our teenage years and would of been 60 this past Nov. I just love hearing you play so very much bc I miss him so much. Thank you so very much sweeti. You played my song as well, Angie....💞👋🎶👋🎶👋🎶👋

  • @larsjohanthomassen6862
    @larsjohanthomassen6862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2001

    This guy has everything. The beard, the style, the skills, the humor. One of the best musical content creators on TH-cam. Keep it up man.

  • @liamwelsh5565
    @liamwelsh5565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1453

    My buddy plays guitar and he literally only plays the songs that were in this video. Now I know where he got his list from lol.

    • @aruvirk587
      @aruvirk587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      No joke, this is my first time watching this video and almost every song I play is in here

    • @awesomeman8385
      @awesomeman8385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      They are 100% the most commonly player acoustic songs. Everyone I know, including myself, learned these songs as they learned to play

    • @hehted
      @hehted 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Does he remember Wonderwall?

    • @sebrip1553
      @sebrip1553 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll take my chances one never knows 😂th-cam.com/video/FzxAqjsGwMk/w-d-xo.html
      Go to 1m25 that's really cool😁

    • @guitarsteam1398
      @guitarsteam1398 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably Paul have just took an already made arrangements and played them himself ) But the tabs can be found elsewhere.

  • @kdog9198
    @kdog9198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    How you've played all these without bursting out a lyric I have no idea, that's a talent in itself

  • @tosh96
    @tosh96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You are definitely one of my favourite TH-cam channels to watch. Amazing guitar playing, superb editing and always a sprinkling of humour. And that all just makes me want to play the guitar more. Thank you. 🙏🏼

  • @civ20
    @civ20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +775

    The capo truly is a magical tool.

    • @sandyamaulana2317
      @sandyamaulana2317 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I love it!

    • @rpy6933
      @rpy6933 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Kapoo

    • @ladenbin
      @ladenbin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@rpy6933 kapoooo

    • @youbutinreverse
      @youbutinreverse 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Whenever I forget my capo I feel so limited

    • @artisapro7586
      @artisapro7586 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Just use a pencil

  • @ALX02
    @ALX02 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2495

    Someone:“What can you play”
    You: “Yes”

    • @rangv733
      @rangv733 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Jean Neymar That guy is amazing too

    • @pedropantaleao7239
      @pedropantaleao7239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I mean, yes was indeed a great band with amazing songs :P

    • @chaitnetram9918
      @chaitnetram9918 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @Jaaz7
      @Jaaz7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes by Roundabout ;)

    • @I_Mark_Mills
      @I_Mark_Mills 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I actually thought I might upgrade to this from my £80 Stagg SA20D. But that's way out of my budget...

  • @Vincenade
    @Vincenade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    you are a real high-professional ! your playing style, sound, and mood are just perfect and inspiring! playing 30 songs in a row without any mistake... All my respect!

  • @qra80
    @qra80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A true genuine guitar player player and a very inspiring musician as well as pleasant person.... love to see you Paul.
    You make my day.... your guitar playing invokes smile on my face and heart.

  • @tomelcock7659
    @tomelcock7659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1163

    Can we please just admire this guy’s cinematography as well as his playing

    • @sonthavoneson4786
      @sonthavoneson4786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/3g8vYy9bvxA/w-d-xo.html

    • @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid
      @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Don't tell me what to admire.
      You're not the boss of me! >:(

    • @doofusboy7054
      @doofusboy7054 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid Erm what

    • @Shariqwastaken
      @Shariqwastaken 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupiddid your parents get angry at you or something?

    • @jaydenmoss2684
      @jaydenmoss2684 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid shut the hell up and just listen to this man’s talent

  • @realchinabot
    @realchinabot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3918

    So this is what Obi Wan was doing on Tatooine all those years.

  • @paulstinebiser2459
    @paulstinebiser2459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This list, and your playing of it, was absolutely perfect.

  • @2xploreuk50
    @2xploreuk50 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You’ve just got yourself a new sub! Amazing playing, fantastic sounds and you can see the passion every time you play something! I love the way you TALK about the songs/chords/riffs etc too and what they mean. Amazing!

  • @ItRainsPennies
    @ItRainsPennies 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7246

    1. 0:45 I Won't give Up - Jason Mraz
    2. 1:09 Never Going Back Again - Fleetwood Mac
    3. 1:34 Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
    4. 1:57 Everlong - Foo Fighters
    5. 2:25 Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
    6. 2:55 Good Riddance - Green Day
    7. 3:15 Drive - Incubusr
    8. 3:36 Heart Of Gold - Neil Young
    9. 3:48 Behind Blue Eyes - The Who
    10. 4:13 House of the Rising Sun - The Animals
    11. 4:28 Angie - The Rolling Stones
    12. 4:46 Hurt - Johnny Cash (Nine Inch Nails)
    13. 4:59 Babe I'm Gonna Leave You - Led Zeppelin (Anne Bredon)
    14. 5:15 Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson
    15. 5:34 Give a Little Bit - Supertramp
    16. 5:57 Shape Of My Heart - Sting (Dominic Miller)
    17. 6:20 Blackbird - The Beatles
    18. 6:44 Stop This Train - John Mayer
    19. 7:16 Country Roads - John Denver
    20. 7:37 Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
    21. 8:10 Slow Cheetah - Red Hot Chili Peppers
    22. 8:33 The Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
    23. 9:14 I See Fire - Ed Sheeran
    24. 9:44 Let Her Go - Passenger
    25. 10:05 Hotel California - The Eagles
    26. 10:33 Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
    27. 11:02 Trains - Porcupine Tree
    28. 11:37 Losing My Religion . R.E.M.
    29. 11:59 Jolene - Dolly Parton
    30. 12:17 Big Love - Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac)

  • @johnwaynes4417
    @johnwaynes4417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1456

    "Hey dude I'm having a party, come over and bring your guitar" says everyone he knows.

    • @bobbyhill7578
      @bobbyhill7578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      sometimes it sucks, my friends do that to me when all i want to do is relax and have fun

    • @PocariRamune
      @PocariRamune 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      " Play Wonderwall!! "

    • @thedys70
      @thedys70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@PocariRamune "Yeah, no thanks; I'd actually prefer to slam my dick in a door hinge..."

    • @bllodwolf2431
      @bllodwolf2431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@thedys70 What?? 😂

    • @mattschu
      @mattschu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bobbyhill7578 all you have to do is say no lol

  • @mojofilter96
    @mojofilter96 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whistling a Harrison masterpiece on his way to his seat is just the best intro man. Amazing talent. Much love from Liverpool England x

  • @jefferybravo
    @jefferybravo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Superb playing- the fact you did all those back to back makes it more amazing

  • @WLxMusic
    @WLxMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +800

    I just love than even an experienced guitar player's guitar strings also buzz from time to time. Makes me feel less shit.

    • @SC-of4fp
      @SC-of4fp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Random Awesome I actually felt that

    • @miss_anonymousx4975
      @miss_anonymousx4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Wow I also felt that (;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)

    • @Thomas-ld9wb
      @Thomas-ld9wb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      we're all humans after all!

    • @nickaycock8290
      @nickaycock8290 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      I like it sometimes it gives a little accent

    • @laredouter4792
      @laredouter4792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah same. I'm a perfectionist and it gets on my nerves so much but this makes me feel a little better

  • @spastiiixD
    @spastiiixD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did it again!
    My daugther and now her Younger Brother both Love top hear you playing guitar.
    Especially in the evening top fall asleep.
    Thanks for the wonderful music.

  • @sumshutterstories
    @sumshutterstories ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Awesome video Paul, Acoustic guitar songs mentioned in the video :
    1. I won’t give up , Jason
    2. Never going back , Fleetwood
    3. Fast car , Tracy Chapman
    4. Everlong , Foo fighters
    5. Wish you were here , Pink Floyd
    6. Good riddance , Green day
    7. Drive , Incubus
    8. Heart of Gold , Neil Young
    9. Behind blue eyes , The Who
    10. House of the rising sun , The Animals
    11. Angie , The Rolling Stones
    12. Hurt , Johnny cash (Nine inch nails)
    13. Babe I’m gonna leave you , Led Zeppelin (Anne Bredon )
    14. Banana Pan cakes , Jack Johnson
    15. Give a little bit , Super Tramp
    16. Shape of my heart , Sting (Dominic Miller)
    17. Blackbird , The Beatles
    18. Stop this train , John Mayer
    19. Country Roads , John Denver
    20. Tears in Heaven , Eric Clapton
    21. Slow Cheetah , Red Hot Chili Peppers
    22. The Sound of Silence , Simon and Garfunkel
    23. I See Fire , Ed Sheeran
    24. Let Her Go , Passenger
    25. Hotel California , The Eagles
    26. Here Comes The Sun , The Beatles
    27. Trains , Porcupine Tree
    28. Losing My Religion , R.E.M
    29. Jolene , Dolly Parton
    30. Big Love , Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac)

  • @imdavid78
    @imdavid78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +583

    Can we just appreciate how he has all of these songs memorized?

    • @Spacegoat92
      @Spacegoat92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +129

      It's because the music is stored in his beard....

    • @igor-grudinin
      @igor-grudinin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's not too complicated indeed, when you know the music theory a little )

    • @josielena386
      @josielena386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      NightWolf 36 one song at a time :)

    • @igor-grudinin
      @igor-grudinin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anmoldaiwajna8286 That's true :D
      Even very simple arrangements may sound just perfectly on accoustic guitar.

    • @DaveTaste
      @DaveTaste 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do what you want

  • @Jvdbreemen
    @Jvdbreemen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    I always get the chills when someone plays the opening chords for wish you were here

    • @rickywhittaker4978
      @rickywhittaker4978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      StoneColdDemon * psychedelic madness

    • @thomas.thomas
      @thomas.thomas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Is it for you also because of the songs meaning to you are just the chord?

    • @jessicacosiguitar
      @jessicacosiguitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same!

    • @jimlucas0
      @jimlucas0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hell yeah dude same

    • @jazzmoon77
      @jazzmoon77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same. Have picked this as my first song to really master properly now I've started learning to play beyond the level of "just enough chords"

  • @scottrobertson9788
    @scottrobertson9788 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love listening to you play these, just sounds incredible and it’s truly amazing I’ve got all those songs literally at your fingertips! There’s times where listening to you play inspires me and I feel like I could definitely learn some of those songs, wow those other times where it makes me feel like I should throw my guitar in the river! Absolutely awesome Work, thanks for posting!

  • @alouellette4900
    @alouellette4900 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Been watching your videos for quite some time and I love them. You have a cool calm style and catch all the nuances of the songs. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Skrelnick222
    @Skrelnick222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    “So what songs do you know?”
    Paul: “All of them.”

  • @journal.revival
    @journal.revival 3 ปีที่แล้ว +388

    I love how he just embraces his mistakes and that makes his playing sound better it also makes a human aspect to it that’s just so much more fun to listen to

    • @maxinesmuts8428
      @maxinesmuts8428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      Me, who didn't notice any mistakes:
      👁️👄👁️

    • @Dr.Pepperdave
      @Dr.Pepperdave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I wist I could embrace my mistakes....

    • @STEVENV0
      @STEVENV0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah , sometime when the guitar sound too perfect it will not be the best to enjoy , the fret buzz , make the music sound 100 times better

    • @mememan5466
      @mememan5466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Dr.Pepperdave it hurts a lot to carry on playing after a mistake but it makes you seem so much more confident

    • @ramonleal7886
      @ramonleal7886 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@STEVENV0 So true. When the playing and the timing is so perfect, it loses the feel.

  • @michaelhowardproductions
    @michaelhowardproductions ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude - your skill is only matched by the beauty of that awesome and incredible guitar! Great job playing, recording (audio and video) and thanks for featuring that Martin!

  • @Mikanakine
    @Mikanakine 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm speechless...literally. I know this video is 3 years old but i follow you for few months now and i do my very best watching all your work. thumb up for every video i watch. You are just amazing and i like your mood, the way you explain things, your humor etc... Michael from France (little country in the south of Holland)

  • @inventaunmanana4860
    @inventaunmanana4860 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    This man is my taste of music, but beyond what I know so far. Its like cheating on time and finding out what I will like soon.

  • @davida7120
    @davida7120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    No one should be able to complain that you missed a song until they can prove they can play all 30 songs like you. Great job Paul. Respectfully, Dave

    • @micheldagenais9650
      @micheldagenais9650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I feel so outclassed because you said "respectfully". Like WHO SAYS THAT😂

    • @crashcrafter3911
      @crashcrafter3911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Michel Dagenais people who have respect for others

    • @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid
      @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crashcrafter3911 -people who have respect for others-
      People who *want to be viewed* as having respect for others.

  • @joeholland4936
    @joeholland4936 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoyed these. Your playing is dynamic and that Martin is unbelievable.

  • @aboazarim
    @aboazarim 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I started to learn how to play the guitar in May 2023. My guitar was made in 1984, the same year I was born. I prefer nylon strings, they aren´t that sharp, but they give me a warm feeling. You play it beautifully, your video motivated me a lot. My goal is to reach my 45 y.o birthday playing it quite well. Thank you!

  • @taeahwalker8958
    @taeahwalker8958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2276

    I feel like I don’t deserve to own a guitar anymore

    • @biscuits2463
      @biscuits2463 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      HighTopPeach same...

    • @oldschoolman1444
      @oldschoolman1444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Practice practice practice! =)
      But I hear yah! ...lol...

    • @Asylus
      @Asylus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I had to watch this video to realize I was looking for all the wrong songs, I need to put it In my head that not every song I play needs to be complex and difficult.

    • @crlguitar1
      @crlguitar1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel that way after watching Tommy Emmanuel.....But, don't give up!

    • @ecall1771
      @ecall1771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I feel like I should have taken up ping pong or something instead of guitar :)

  • @codygerr536
    @codygerr536 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Who here thinks Paul Davids is awesome? Because most of the comments I'm seeing is just complaining or judging how he plays. Let me just say that he's amazing and anyone who says he isn't, just shut up. Speaking from experience what he is doing is done hard to do stuff, so keep up the good work man. 👏👏👏

  • @papageorge1718
    @papageorge1718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is the way an acoustic should be played. Firmly enough to allow the beautiful sound of the guitar to echo and ring out, but deftly enough to avoid buzzing. Just wonderful!

  • @kristenjames1919
    @kristenjames1919 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    not only informative for researching my next song to learn, but really fun to watch!

  • @joaopaco9825
    @joaopaco9825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    The happiness when he starts playing blackbird

    • @rickywhittaker4978
      @rickywhittaker4978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      João Paçó aye

    • @lilgash7348
      @lilgash7348 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really shows how passionate of a guitarist he is...

    • @gabrielsparda5994
      @gabrielsparda5994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      go checkout my weezer cover

    • @rbaleksandar
      @rbaleksandar 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not only. There were several tracks that he got a big smile on his face when started playing. ^^

    • @isoyournan7903
      @isoyournan7903 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The only song I know how to play is black bird

  • @apguitar8075
    @apguitar8075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Your house seems to be such a nice and relaxing place

  • @ThomasThePoet
    @ThomasThePoet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude - so glad I found this page!! You are awesome. Obviously massively talented, AND able to explain things in ways that a total beginner like me can understand. I've been wanting to learn to play for 10 years and kept giving up. Just inherited a Martin D16GT when my father died a few months ago. I think it's time I take this guitar and start learning for real. So overwhelming trying to figure out the best approach to learning. I want to understand the language of music-- notation and theory-- want to learn guitar and piano-- want to play favorite songs and someday write my own songs, as I am a poetry writer. Anyway. Glad I found this page.

  • @dorianeltze3056
    @dorianeltze3056 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey Paul, I just started committing myself to learning and playing guitar again after +- 20 years. Your channel is inspiring me daily! Thank you!!!!!!!!! Love every one of the songs on this list... if you could do a tutorial of each on your new Paul Davids 2 Channel that would be fantastic - a great list to start with :)

  • @jamessantos9963
    @jamessantos9963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Jesus dude, the amount of skill you have is incredible to see.

    • @brendansherlock6442
      @brendansherlock6442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out John Williams Asturias, mind blowing skill

  • @guitarsandbanjos
    @guitarsandbanjos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You play so beautifully!!! What great respect you have for these songs to replicate them so masterfully, and how generous of you to share your gift here. We're in bitter temps here where we live and have resigned ourselves to the wood stove. lol! Now, listening to your music, we are twice warmed.

  • @skm206b4
    @skm206b4 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is outstanding. Thanks for putting this together. The quality of the videos you put together is amazing. Great playing.

  • @harleygrandpaernie
    @harleygrandpaernie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Man I wished you were my instructor. I am a disabled veteran just starting out trying to teach myself. You're great i enjoy seeing what is possible.

    • @thecrimson54
      @thecrimson54 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Charles Young He offers an online course now. It seems very legitimate, and seeing the quality of his videos gives me faith his course is top notch. I would definitely check it out.

  • @finalxeffect
    @finalxeffect 5 ปีที่แล้ว +980

    My friend asked me if Wonderwall was going to be on this list, I said maybe.

    • @andreabanach
      @andreabanach 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      "Maybe, I don't really wanna know" Lol

    • @benjones8476
      @benjones8476 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Definitely maybe

    • @GuiR3X
      @GuiR3X 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      possibly maybe

    • @lilyjasper9338
      @lilyjasper9338 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dig out your soul

    • @MDCSYD
      @MDCSYD 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gold 👍

  • @df6496
    @df6496 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paul One of the best videos I have ever seen on TH-cam. I would love you to do another version with new songs. your set up sounds amazing keep rocking out dude

  • @richprice875
    @richprice875 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man, I love your videos. I alwaysbseem to find them at thenend ofnthe day, 3/4's of the way through a bottlenofbwine , and I can just relax and jam out with you.
    you bring joy, man. Keep on keepin' on

  • @Mellow_Flow
    @Mellow_Flow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I’ve never had this experience before, but when he played “Sound of Silence” I just couldn’t help but to sing along

  • @realtopicnow
    @realtopicnow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1396

    Wow. Cool. I like the way you play your guitar

    • @link_7164
      @link_7164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      I like the way you write your comments brother.

    • @ruki4585
      @ruki4585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too

    • @jorgeblanco4478
      @jorgeblanco4478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      it’s called fingerstyle

    • @miketaylor6869
      @miketaylor6869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Wow thank god you are here because you like the way he plays all of the rest of us 12 million are just here to see his wallpaper

    • @katekoosman1490
      @katekoosman1490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ...

  • @mactheweld
    @mactheweld 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i could listen to you play for hours . and appreciate the work gone in to you videos and playing

  • @dallasdull5808
    @dallasdull5808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started out with acoustic and got my first electric about a year ago, I thought I was gonna get hooked but no matter what I keep coming back to acoustic. somethin about it man

  • @simonprieto5590
    @simonprieto5590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I wish you had played full versions of these Top 30 songs, like a concert. I'm amazed by the beauty of those melodies.

  • @pigmaster7747
    @pigmaster7747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I love how I know all these songs, every time he switched to a different song the next would bring me different memories. Now I can listen to some of these songs that I had forgotten about.

  • @nigeljames4368
    @nigeljames4368 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The transition, the songs, just perfect Paul 👍🏾🔥

  • @AReluctantVictim
    @AReluctantVictim ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your playing is so clean and accurate.
    Good job!

  • @mahkncheese130
    @mahkncheese130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +745

    I was hoping to find one of those comments that list the songs and the times he plays them

    • @stephen9040
      @stephen9040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      So was I and I came across your comment.

    • @kisiekpl9516
      @kisiekpl9516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +254

      𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙜𝙪𝙮𝙨 💪🦸‍♂️
      1. 0:45 - I Won't give Up - Jason Mraz
      2. 1:09 - Never Going Back Again - Fleetwood Mac
      3. 1:34 - Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
      4. 1:57 - Everlong - Foo Fighters
      5. 2:25 - Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
      6. 2:55 - Good Riddance - Green Day
      7. 3:15 - Drive - Incubusr
      8. 3:36 - Heart Of Gold - Neil Young
      9. 3:48 - Behind Blue Eyes - The Who
      10. 4:13 - House of the Rising Sun - The Animals
      11. 4:28 - Angie - The Rolling Stones
      12. 4:46 - Hurt - Johnny Cash (Nine Inch Nails)
      13. 4:59 - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You - Led Zeppelin (Anne Bredon)
      14. 5:15 - Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson
      15. 5:34 - Give a Little Bit - Supertramp
      16. 5:57 - Shape Of My Heart - Sting (Dominic Miller)
      17. 6:20 - Blackbird - The Beatles
      18. 6:44 - Stop This Train - John Mayer
      19. 7:16 - Country Roads - John Denver
      20. 7:37 - Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
      21. 8:10 - Slow Cheetah - Red Hot Chili Peppers
      22. 8:33 - The Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
      23. 9:14 - I See Fire - Ed Sheeran
      24. 9:44 - Let Her Go - Passenger
      25. 10:05 - Hotel California - The Eagles
      26. 10:33 - Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
      27. 11:02 - Trains - Porcupine Tree
      28. 11:37 - Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
      29. 11:59 - Jolene - Dolly Parton
      30. 12:17 - Big Love - Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac)
      。.✭・.

    • @ratatatuff
      @ratatatuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@kisiekpl9516 You are a hero indeed! Thank you!

    • @ethanjonahjorge7994
      @ethanjonahjorge7994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      KiSiekPL we love you

    • @diezasd7756
      @diezasd7756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There is one

  • @MikeSuttonXerox
    @MikeSuttonXerox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Paul, one of the primary reasons I signed up for your Next Level guitar course is your spirit. You are a very generous soul and that seems obvious to me. This demo is how I want to learn to play like mostly because I love the acoustic sound over all others. Love you Sir and wish you continued success..

  • @alexlindsey3467
    @alexlindsey3467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Great job and great list! I truly love every one of those songs.

  • @geoffwales8646
    @geoffwales8646 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great playing Paul. Clean as a whistle and phrasing is perfect.

  • @tac0pug619
    @tac0pug619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Look at this man's house that shits beautiful

    • @claritythevisionary
      @claritythevisionary 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts what a blessing

    • @DSGiDreamzZ
      @DSGiDreamzZ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats kinda like the typical style of a dutch house.

    • @danjango
      @danjango 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Taco Pug Hey we can all shit beautiful. Just gotta get past the smell. 💩💩🥀🥀🌹🌹🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄

    • @dumbdog2924
      @dumbdog2924 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Straight out a Sears catalog lol and it's absolutely gorgeous!!

  • @TarikA
    @TarikA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I'm playing the guitar for 13 years now. Yet I have to admit I'm not anywhere near you when it comes to "clean playing". Not a single snarry string sound, that's ... a statement.
    Also I'm glad you had "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" by LZ in your list. It's a must do for everyone on the acoustic guitar although I was wondering why you missed "Dust in the Wind" in such a list. But there are already enough guys complaining about missing songs here (how dare you not to cover all 2 billion acoustic songs on this planet in your list?!).
    Keep it up mate.

    • @TheActualTed
      @TheActualTed 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally agree. I think I could play most of these songs and I already know a few but it's just way sloppier than him. I really praise clean playstyle.

    • @Qrzychu92
      @Qrzychu92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm not saying practise does not matter, but guitar makes a huge difference in that case. On some guitars you cant even play single chord without strings buzzing

    • @robertocaesar
      @robertocaesar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You guys didn't know? He used a software known as autocleaning.
      It is very similar to auto tuning with the difference that when the sound gets to a minimal threshold of sound the software turns that little interference noise into absolute silence.
      The software is intelligent too. It may correct bad fingerings and poor sound projection, making even real mediocre jerk guitar players into awesome ones.
      If you want a software like this, let me assure you, I was kidding the entire time.
      Paul plays awesome and let never be such a stupid thing that replaces human playing.
      Good day mates!

    • @Qrzychu92
      @Qrzychu92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@robertocaesar you almost got me :P

    • @drive-byguitarlessons1858
      @drive-byguitarlessons1858 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just be patient, man. I've been playing since I was 12 and I'm about to turn 41. Just this year I've made vast improvements on my clarity and I'm a much less sloppy player than I was last year. We all evolve at different rates.

  • @dharmaofdog7676
    @dharmaofdog7676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous. & why I've been studying with Paul with his amazing Learning Courses. In addition to being a phenomenal Guitarist, he is equally a phenomenal Teacher!

  • @danrowe79
    @danrowe79 ปีที่แล้ว

    BRAVO PAUL! Great tunes, great playing. Thanks for the motivation.

  • @thecampfire4877
    @thecampfire4877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    I've been playing guitar for almost 10 years, I learned Fast Cars (terribly) within my first year, and it's still one of my favorites of all time. Such a beautiful melody

    • @mateuszpawluk9336
      @mateuszpawluk9336 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The Campfire it's a song every begginer guitarist should master. For how easy it is to play it's absolute masterpiece

    • @dinomiteyt5087
      @dinomiteyt5087 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Campfire I started to learn it like 5 weeks ago and I can play it vgood now
      Btw I’ve been playing around 5/6 years ;)

  • @JohnnyWickens
    @JohnnyWickens 4 ปีที่แล้ว +543

    0:47 I Wont Give Up
    1:09 Never Going Back Again
    1:36 Fast Car
    1:58 Everlong
    2:25 Wish You Were Here
    3:00 Good Riddance
    3:19 Drive
    3:38 Heart Of Gold

    • @sajadtheboss
      @sajadtheboss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank 🙏💕

    • @Matisimo
      @Matisimo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      who ate the rest of the songs?

    • @parmesan.De.La.Chicken
      @parmesan.De.La.Chicken 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      3:49 behind blue eyes
      4:14 house of the rising sun
      4:29 Angie
      4:46 Hurt
      4:59 babe I'm gonna leave you
      5:15 banana pancakes
      5:34 give a little bit
      5:55 shape of my heart
      6:19 black bird
      6:45 stop this train
      7:16 country roads
      7:37 tears in heaven

    • @Dreamer_121
      @Dreamer_121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Guys, wish you the best. But, what the fuck does it make that sin to "repost" the same list on every Corner? Comments with the list allready have been existing for one year on the top of our tree...

    • @jamescanjuggle
      @jamescanjuggle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Dreamer_121 I usually do it for songs I want to remember to learn

  • @mS-ei3cd
    @mS-ei3cd ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the tone of your guitar so much that I bought the same model Martin d45 from New York when I visited! Thank you, I also bought a Collings. Thank you for introducing me to such beautiful guitars

  • @MeatballMoovies
    @MeatballMoovies ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Always blown away by your playing... It's just incredibly sweet and effortlessly wonderful... Although obviously a lot of effort has been spent to get that amazing skill and tone ❤️

    • @johnbeaker8721
      @johnbeaker8721 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for a comment that actually acknowledges Paul's hard work instead of putting it down to "talent".

  • @kirkfeely7703
    @kirkfeely7703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Great mix of songs! Stoked to realize I could play three of them, and good motivation to learn some more. Awesome job Mr. Davids!

  • @SOftbvnny
    @SOftbvnny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +368

    When the acoustic is too good that you don't need any vocals

    • @enriqueferreira6632
      @enriqueferreira6632 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do think vocals are needed!

    • @TheRyanator36910
      @TheRyanator36910 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that and he is already playing the melodies

    • @ArthurSchommer
      @ArthurSchommer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I Play the guitar and I'm starting my channel.. Please Subscribe it, if you like.

    • @itmightbemusic79
      @itmightbemusic79 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was singing along to a few of those :)

  • @jemp1965
    @jemp1965 ปีที่แล้ว

    For me as a huge guitar fan Paul Davids' videos are really outstanding, on top of that he is incredibly likeable and humorous!

  • @izikbiton147
    @izikbiton147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're doing great job, always pleasure to watch you playing. There is something very calming about you.

  • @vb2388
    @vb2388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Hurt - Johnny Cash
    Blackbird - The Beatles
    Trains - Porcupine Tree
    Are some of my favourite acoustic guitar tracks..

    • @ten_tego_teges
      @ten_tego_teges 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am so surprised that "Trains" appeared here and people actually know it. PT is really niche, which is a shame, cause they are easily on par with Radiohead when it comes to truly innovative music in the last 20 years.

  • @akhoneybee9076
    @akhoneybee9076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I intend to learn all these songs!! These are great ones! Thanks for the list. Some of these songs I’ve heard so many times that I’ve gotten sick of them, but listening to them on an acoustic without pretentious lyrics make them sound so nice.

  • @anne-mariesmith3129
    @anne-mariesmith3129 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Flawless guitar playing! You are so gifted!

  • @FarOutMusic
    @FarOutMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Paul for all your brilliant videos. These are great inspiration for the live streamed acoustic shows we do every month

  • @alieaston6474
    @alieaston6474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    the background is surprisingly satisfying i love the look of the house!

  • @Thomas-by1oh
    @Thomas-by1oh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +400

    0:31 that rhythm though...

    • @sikguy9939
      @sikguy9939 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thomas Bellavere *Rhythm*

    • @Thomas-by1oh
      @Thomas-by1oh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thanks man

    • @RomainFleuryWhatever
      @RomainFleuryWhatever 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s good clean simple editing, a good job :)

    • @SonRiseforNathaniel
      @SonRiseforNathaniel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He had his hands on about $4k in those quick beats. Then grabbed a $6k guitar....am I jealous? Peerrrrhaps.

    • @imiannl
      @imiannl 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's that song at the beginning what was he whistling

  • @MM84ize
    @MM84ize ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That “I see fire” was perfect!! Bravo!!

  • @stevecrockett6619
    @stevecrockett6619 ปีที่แล้ว

    man, Paul, I could sit and listen to you play all day! thanks ever so much for the great content :)

  • @D3bs1109
    @D3bs1109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You start with my favorite song ever... “I won’t give up” so you got me right away 👌

  • @splofteyloftey9731
    @splofteyloftey9731 5 ปีที่แล้ว +809

    Can just imagine the bastards fighting over who gets to copyright this video...

  • @lilydapug5399
    @lilydapug5399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks! I’ve been learning acoustic guitar on my own and it’s difficult to find motivation and songs I want to play that will actually sound pretty good on acoustic. Now I’ve got a huge list of songs to learn! 😊

    • @sonthavoneson4786
      @sonthavoneson4786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/3g8vYy9bvxA/w-d-xo.html

  • @SapphosSails
    @SapphosSails 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Your flow is really impressive. A clear result of all the time with guitar in hand, and your tone is spot on too! Really setting a high water mark to aim for !

  • @BLackCobraPictures
    @BLackCobraPictures 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3117

    Conor McGregor is really good at guitar 🤔

  • @paultheroman6637
    @paultheroman6637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    For a guy with two first names you have nothing to apologize for. Your playing and passion for keeping it real is all that's necessary for a job well done and no mistake.

    • @lorenz4594
      @lorenz4594 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha a guy with 2 first names, hilarious

    • @bunn4funn599
      @bunn4funn599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wouldn’t say Davids is a first name, maybe just David

    • @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid
      @ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bunn4funn599 You're right. It actually counts as THREE first names!
      There's an additional David being implied.

  • @lauriechaisson4931
    @lauriechaisson4931 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I really enjoyed this amazing job. I felt a deep sense of peace come over me while watching and listening to you play thank you.

  • @muddypawsadventurer7775
    @muddypawsadventurer7775 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a repertoire and off the cuff. I see I now have some practicing to do... years. Thanks for showing and producing such a clear sound.. out of the Martin.... wonderful.

  • @rvnlvr0599
    @rvnlvr0599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I could listen to you all day. Your videos just have it all, perfect sound, lighting etc… Puts me in such a great mood

  • @aarongoss8514
    @aarongoss8514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I could listen to you play for hours and hours!! Thank you so much for this!

  • @user-jb1nh7kq1l
    @user-jb1nh7kq1l 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much Paul for this beautiful songs . You are amazing

  • @onpoint1180
    @onpoint1180 ปีที่แล้ว

    You inspire me brother. Love, light, and appreciation.

  • @sakuratunes9244
    @sakuratunes9244 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    These songs actually made me feel so much happy thank you for your beautiful acoustic covers 😁
    Hope you have a wonderful day or night

  • @AllTopicsHQ
    @AllTopicsHQ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You should do all these songs in full. I would definitely have your version as my official acoustic guitar playlist. Awesome video.

  • @vincenttexier1611
    @vincenttexier1611 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always so good for the ears 🤗. Thanks. And what a so good sound of your Martin !

  • @zannab81
    @zannab81 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've played two of my favorites songs ever, which actually are Shape of my heart and Stop this train. Moreover you killed me at the end with the joke on Wonderwall. Keep going man, you are the best !

  • @thatsyourfookinjobyoufooki3565
    @thatsyourfookinjobyoufooki3565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Watching you play is literally so relaxing