Hair Spray Not Required: Top 10 Simple 80s Songs That Rock on Acoustic

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00:00Hairspray Not Required. Top 10 Simple 80s Songs That Rock On Acoustic.

00:05Number 10. I Won't Back Down, Tom Petty.

00:09Simple chords, E minor, D, G, C, and a steady rhythm make this anthem perfect for beginners.

00:16It teaches determination in both message and technique, ideal for learning to sing and play together.

00:22Number 9. Road to Nowhere, Talking Heads.

00:25Using E, C sharp minor, A, and B, it's a fun intro to bar chords.

00:31The upbeat strumming pattern builds precision and endurance while keeping momentum.

00:35Number 8. Fast Car, Tracy Chapman.

00:39Capo on the second fret, play C, G, E minor, D.

00:43The emotional storytelling and finger-picking options show how simple chords can carry deep feeling.

00:49Number 7. She Drives Me Crazy, Fine Young Cannibals.

00:53A loop of D, G, B minor, A, strengthens muscle memory.

00:58Its repetition makes it great for steady rhythm and smooth chord transitions.

01:02Number 6. I'm On Fire, Bruce Springsteen.

01:06Built on E, C sharp minor, A, and B.

01:10This song shows how subtle palm muting and space create atmosphere and emotion.

01:15Number 5. Love Will Tear Us Apart, Joy Division.

01:19Capo on the second fret, play D minor, C, A minor, G.

01:25Stripped down, it reveals vulnerability.

01:27Proof that emotion beats perfection.

01:30Number 4. I Wanna Be Adored, The Stone Roses.

01:34G, D, and E minor teach that fewer chords can sound more powerful when played with intention.

01:41Number 3. With or Without You, You Too.

01:44D, A, B minor, G. Slow, Steady, and Emotional.

01:50Perfect for practicing dynamic control.

01:53Number 2. That's Entertainment, The Jam.

01:57Capo on the third fret, G, E minor, A minor, F.

02:01Great training for tricky F chord transitions.

02:04Number 1. Mad World, Tears for Fears.

02:07Capo on the second fret, use E minor, G, D, A.

02:13Its haunting simplicity teaches tone, control, and emotional depth.