Looking for the perfect setlist to play at your next bar gig? We’ve got it ready for you! Playing a successful acoustic set at a pub involves adding the right kind of songs to your setlist that not only reflect your musicianship but also give the crowd something to connect to – and we’ve rounded up some great songs your audience is sure to love!
In this article, we will cover 50 of the best acoustic cover songs to play in a bar. We’ve kept a sweet balance of high-energy and soulful tracks with something for every kind of listener. Plus, you can check out the tabs and videos to master the track as well. So grab your guitars out, and let’s jump right in.
We simply cannot put together a list of songs to play in a Bar and not have this Black Crows’ iconic acoustic ballad on it! After all, the song took shape in the group’s early days of playing at Atlanta clubs. Released in 1990 in their debut album, “She Talks To Angels, ” its overwhelming popularity put the Robinson brothers on the map.
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Apart from its clever mix of humorous and dark lyrics, you’ll also notice the guitar in the song sounds a bit different owing to its alternate open E tuning. So before you begin, retune your guitar E B E G# B E from low to high. Once you’ve taken care of the tuning, focus on figuring the hammer-ons, slides, and pull-offs that feature in the song. Tricky but doable! We are adding tabs and a tutorial above to make your task easier.
One of rock royalty Pink Floyd’s most loved songs, “Wish You Were Here, ” will certainly add more depth and variety to your gig repertoire. This somber masterpiece was written by Roger Walters as an ode to the former frontman Syd Barett who had to leave the band due to his deteriorating health.
An emotionally heavy title track from Pink Floyd’s 1975 album of the same name, “Wish You Were Here, ” also happens to be one of their most accessible song for guitar players. If you want to play it like David Gilmour, you’ll need a 12-string. But if you don’t have one, fret not, a six-string can sound pretty good, depending on how well you play it.
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The song will sound even better if you have a fellow guitarist to help you out. So while one of you plays the rhythm, the other, preferably the more proficient one, can work on that haunting intro solo and the enchanting outer solo.
Tom Petty used a 12-string acoustic to play this iconic coming-of-age song that’s hugely popular even though it’s been over three decades since its release. One could attribute it to the song’s inherent timelessness, a slew of fantastic covers by the likes of John Mayer, R.E.M, Coldplay, or getting featured in popular movies and shows. Whatever the reason may be, “Free Fallin’” has always been around!
While Petty’s original is a blend of acoustic and electric, it sounds incredible even on an acoustic alone. You can learn a simplified version for some easy-going strumming that employs a capo and few doable chords. If you are an advanced guitarist, do check out John Mayer’s fingerstyle-powered acoustic cover of Petty’s classic.
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Let’s add some indie-pop vibes to your setlist, shall we? Riptide has often been called ‘one of the most Australian songs around’. Now I don’t really know what that means, but I do know that it is one hell of a catchy song. The lyrics are all about being socially awkward and harboring a crush over someone but being too shy to confess it to them – now who wouldn’t relate to that!
Its unique indie-flavored arrangement and memorable chorus will get the entire audience singing along with you. The chords are incredibly easy – Am, G, C, and Fmaj7 – and also have a pretty simple and straightforward strumming pattern. The track is not just great to play on the guitar but also works well with the ukulele, which Vance originally plays. And even if you don’t have a band behind you, Riptide works very well as a solo song as well.
What makes a quintessential bar gig song? Ideally, some catchy riffs, a nice build-up, and a chorus that a crowd cannot help themselves from joining in. And legendary musician Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” has it all!
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Interestingly, no one knows for sure who it was penned for! Diamond’s statements about the song’s origins have swung quite a bit. Whether it was inspired by John F. Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline, or Diamond’s wife, Marcia, we may never know. But what we know for certain is that once you unleash this love ballad on your acoustic, you’ll hear a lot of voices from the crowd singing along with you! Sweet Caroline is easily one of the best acoustic cover songs to play in a bar and it’s a ton of fun to play.
Kickstart your set with this dreamy single by Swedish musician Eagle-Eye Cherry! A track that’s sure to grab the attention of the crowd you’re playing for with its beautiful tune, romantic, heartfelt lyrics. “Save Tonight” never fails to leave a lasting impression on the audience. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to play!
Shimmering acoustic guitars spiced up with some electric licks drive the original, but a simple acoustic arrangement will also work well. If you know Am, F, C, G chords, you’ve pretty much got this under your belt. You’ll be using them over and over again through the song. The only thing that would require some practice is nailing the rhythm, which can get a bit fast.
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There’s something undeniably catchy about Ed Sheeran’s massive hit “Shape of You.” A perfect crowd-puller thanks to its irresistible tune, Caribbeanesque beat, and a chorus that almost everyone at the bar will be happy to sing along to!
Chart-wise, this Grammy-winning single from Sheeran’s 2017 album had a pretty phenomenal run, peaking at number one in as many as thirty-four countries! It also became the most-streamed song on Spotify, clocking well over 2 billion views.
You can easily pull off an acoustic rendition of the track using a capo and some simple chords- Bm, Em, G, and A in a fairly doable strumming pattern. But, if you want your performance to sound closer to the original, familiarity with barre chords will help. Choose the version which is in sync with your current guitar-playing skills. We are linking both sets of tabs above!
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Kick it up a notch with this delicious funk-pop marvel that’s guaranteed to get the crowd going, or shall we say, boogying! Armed with a super infectious vibe, Bruno Mars’ charismatic sing-rapping vocals, “Uptown Funk, ” has pretty much been ubiquitous at bars, weddings, parties since its release in 2014.
Chart-wise, the catchy single conquered 19 countries, becoming both Mark Ronson and Mars’ most commercially successful song to date. It also won numerous accolades, including Record of the Year at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
“Uptown Funk” is one of those songs that sound equally awesome on electric as well as acoustic. Check out this killer cover by a fantastic singer-guitarist to get an idea of how brilliant the song sounds in an acoustic arrangement.
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Every bar gig needs to have that one song in the setlist where the chatter stops, the crowd falls silent, the glasses stop clinking – and everyone can’t help but get mesmerized by the beautiful song being played onstage. If you want such a song in your repertoire, then Eva Cassidy’s magical version of the classic ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ is the song for you.
I’ve heard and played this song so many times over the years, and it still gives me goosebumps. Eva Cassidy managed to take an already gorgeous song to an even higher level with her hypnotic vocals and tasteful finger-picked acoustic guitars. Fair warning – the guitars may be slightly tricky to get a hold of at first (especially if you’re planning to sing over it). But I assure you , it’ll be worth it – you’ll have a song that will compel every single music lover in the room to give you their undivided attention. Rest in peace, Ms. Cassidy – hope you’re still playing enchanting music wherever you are!
This 2012 earworm by Mike Rosenberg (a.k.a. Passenger) has all the ingredients of a crowd-pleaser. A captivating tune that’s kicked off by a wonderful fingerstyle riff and carried through by a generous instrumental arrangement involving an acoustic, piano, violin, and the works. And all of it is beautifully strung together by Passenger’s distinctive and heartwarming vocals.
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We’d love to see you win the crowd with the intricate fingerpicked intro, which is how you’ll typically hear Passenger play it live, but the studio version has a mix of both fingerstyle and strumming. If fingerpicking is not yet your forte, you can stick to the strummed version built around G, F, Am, C, and Em chords with a capo on the 7th fret.
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