43 Songs About Guitars (Pop, Rap & More)

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43 Songs About Guitars (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Pop Songs About Guitars

1. Teardrops On My Guitar. Watch this video on YouTube by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album:
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The song is about a girl who is in love with a boy who does not love her back. She talks about how she sees him with other girls and it makes her heart ache.

II. R&B Songs About Guitars

1. Crazy by Gnarls Barkley

Artist: Gnarls Barkley
Album: St. Elsewhere
Year: 2006

“Crazy” is a song by Gnarls Barkley, a musical collaboration between Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green. The song is the lead single from their 2006 debut album St. Elsewhere. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and other countries.

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2. Guitar by Prince

Artist: Prince
Album: Planet Earth
Year: 2007

The song is about a guitar that Prince bought while he was on tour. He talks about how the guitar was his favorite thing to play and how it helped him get through the tough times on tour.

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3. Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry

Artist: Wild Cherry
Album: Wild Cherry
Year:

The song is about a person who wants to hear some funky music.

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III. Christian Songs About Guitars

1. Guitar Song by David Crowder Band

Artist: David Crowder Band
Album: Illuminate
Year: 2003

The song is about a person who is struggling with their faith and questioning why they believe in God. The person is talking to their guitar, asking it why it keeps playing and why they can’t just stop. The guitar responds that it’s because the person’s faith is strong and they need to keep going.

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2. Guitar Boogie by Tommy Emmanuel

Artist: Tommy Emmanuel
Album: Dare to Be Different
Year:

The song is a guitar boogie in which Tommy Emmanuel plays a fast, upbeat guitar solo. The song is energetic and lively, and Emmanuel’s guitar playing is impressive and virtuosic.

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IV. Rap Songs About Guitars

1. Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood by Volbeat

Artist: Volbeat
Album:
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The song is about a group of guitar gangsters who ride around in a Cadillac and terrorize the town. They are armed with knives and guns and are not afraid to use them. They are also skilled at playing the guitar and use their music to intimidate their victims.

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2. I Love My Guitar by Kiss

Artist: Kiss
Album: Love Gun
Year: 1977

I Love My Guitar is a song by the American rock band Kiss. It was released on their album Destroyer in 1976. The song was written by Paul Stanley and Bob Ezrin. It is one of the band’s most popular songs.

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3. Guitar Man by Elvis Presley

Artist: Elvis Presley
Album:
Year: 1967

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and trying to make a living as a musician. He is trying to make ends meet and is hoping that someone will give him a chance to play his music. He is struggling to make it and is hoping that someone will give him a break.

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4. Guitar Boogie by Tommy Emmanuel

Artist: Tommy Emmanuel
Album: Dare to Be Different
Year:

The song is a guitar boogie in which Tommy Emmanuel plays a fast, upbeat guitar solo. The song is energetic and lively, and Emmanuel’s guitar playing is impressive and virtuosic.

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V. Country Songs About Guitars

1. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Album: Second Helping
Year: 1974

The song is about a man who is from Alabama and is proud of it. He talks about how he loves the state and its people. He also talks about how he is not a fan of the city life and how he is happy to be back home.

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2. Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty

Artist: Tom Petty
Album: Full Moon Fever
Year: 1989

The song is about a young man who is in love with a girl who is in love with someone else. The young man is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell the girl that he loves her.

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3. Old Time Rock & Roll by Bob Seger

Artist: Bob Seger
Album: Stranger in Town
Year: 1978

The song is about a man who loves rock and roll music from the 1950s and 1960s. He talks about how the music makes him feel young and happy, and how it is the only thing that can make him feel that way.

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4. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison

Artist: Van Morrison
Album: Blowin’ Your Mind!
Year: 1967

The song is about a young man’s memories of a past love. He remembers the times they spent together and how happy they were. He also remembers her brown eyes and how they would look at him.

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5. Hotel California by Eagles

Artist: Eagles
Album: Hotel California
Year: 1976

The song is about a person’s journey through life and their struggles. The song talks about how the person is looking for a place to stay, but can’t find one. They eventually find a hotel, but it’s not what they expected. The song is about how the person is trying to find their way in life, but can’t seem to find it.

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6. The Guitar by Guy Clark

Artist: Guy Clark
Album: Somedays the Song Writes You
Year: 2009

The guitar is a metaphor for life. It can be beautiful and calm, or it can be harsh and violent. It can be used to make music or to make noise. It can be a tool for good or for evil. No matter what, the guitar always has a story to tell.

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7. Guitar Town by Steve Earle & The Dukes

Artist: Steve Earle & The Dukes
Album: Guitar Town
Year: 1986

Guitar Town is a song about a small town in America that is home to a guitar factory. The town is full of people who are passionate about music and guitar playing. The song is about the town’s residents and their love for music.

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8. Guitars, Cadillacs by Dwight Yoakam

Artist: Dwight Yoakam
Album: Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.
Year: 1986

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and turns to alcohol and women to help him forget his troubles. He talks about how his life is a mess and how he doesn’t know what he’s doing. He’s lost his job, his family, and his home. The only things he has left are his guitars and his Cadillacs.

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9. Guitar Man by Elvis Presley

Artist: Elvis Presley
Album:
Year: 1967

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and trying to make a living as a musician. He is trying to make ends meet and is hoping that someone will give him a chance to play his music. He is struggling to make it and is hoping that someone will give him a break.

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10. Guitar Town by Steve Earle & The Dukes

Artist: Steve Earle & The Dukes
Album: Guitar Town
Year: 1986

Guitar Town is a song about a small town in America that is home to a guitar factory. The town is full of people who are passionate about music and guitar playing. The song is about the town’s residents and their love for music.

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VI. Rock Songs About Guitars

1. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen

Artist: Queen
Album:
Year: 1979

The song is about a young man who is in love with a girl who does not seem to reciprocate his feelings. He is trying to figure out what he did wrong and how he can fix it.

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2. Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses

Artist: Guns N’ Roses
Album: Appetite for Destruction
Year: 1987

The song is about a young couple in love. The man recalls how he used to be wild and carefree, but now he is more responsible and settled down. He tells his girlfriend that she is his “sweet child o’ mine” and that he will always love her.

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3. Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple

Artist: Deep Purple
Album: Machine Head
Year: 1972

The song is about a fire that broke out at a casino in Montreux, Switzerland.

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4. Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty

Artist: Tom Petty
Album: Full Moon Fever
Year: 1989

The song is about a young man who is in love with a girl who is in love with someone else. The young man is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell the girl that he loves her.

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5. Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix

Artist: Jimi Hendrix
Album: Are You Experienced
Year: 1967

The song is about a person who is high on drugs and is experiencing a hallucination. The person is seeing purple haze and is not sure if it is real or not.

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6. Sunshine of Your Love by Cream

Artist: Cream
Album: Sunshine of Your Love
Year: 1967

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to get the woman to see that he is the one who loves her the most.

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7. Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

Artist: Led Zeppelin
Album:
Year: 1971

The song is about a person’s journey to heaven. The person starts out by climbing a stairway, and as they climb, they are met by different beings who help them on their journey. Eventually, the person reaches the top of the stairway and is met by God, who welcomes them into heaven.

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8. Iron Man by Black Sabbath

Artist: Black Sabbath
Album: Paranoid
Year: 1970

The song is about a man who is transformed into a powerful, metal-clad superhero after a laboratory accident. He then goes on a rampage, destroying everything in his path. In the end, he is overcome by the very thing he was trying to destroy and dies.

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9. Paranoid by Black Sabbath

Artist: Black Sabbath
Album: Paranoid
Year: 1970

The song is about a person who is paranoid and believes that everyone is out to get them.

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10. Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton

Artist: Eric Clapton
Album: Slowhand
Year: 1977

The song is about a couple spending a wonderful evening together. The man is telling the woman how beautiful she looks and how perfect the evening is.

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11. Enter Sandman by Metallica

Artist: Metallica
Album: Metallica
Year: 1991

The song is about a child’s nightmare, in which a Sandman comes to take him away. The child is trying to fight the Sandman, but eventually succumbs to sleep.

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12. Guitar Man by – Bread

Artist: – Bread
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and trying to make a living as a guitar player. He is hoping that one day he will make it big and be able to provide for himself and his family.

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13. Layla by Derek and the Dominos

Artist: Derek and the Dominos
Album: Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
Year: 1970

“Layla” is a song written by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon, originally released by their blues rock band Derek and the Dominos in 1970. The song has become a classic and is considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time. It features a distinctive guitar riff and is known for its extended coda, which is considered one of the greatest guitar solos of all time.

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14. Sheraton Gibson by Pete Townshend

Artist: Pete Townshend
Album: Who Came First
Year: 1972

The song is about a man who is down on his luck and living in a hotel. He is trying to find a way to make ends meet and is struggling to find work. The song is a sad and reflective ballad about the struggles of life.

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15. Words and Guitar by Sleater-Kinney

Artist: Sleater-Kinney
Album: Dig Me Out
Year: 1997

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is a musician. She is happy with him and enjoys his company, but she is also aware of the fact that he is always on the road and she is usually left at home. She knows that he is doing what he loves, but she can’t help but feel a little jealous of his career.

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16. Guitar Heroes by Richard Thompson

Artist: Richard Thompson
Album: Still
Year: 2015

The song is about the joys and pitfalls of being a guitar hero. The singer laments the fact that being a guitar hero is often a thankless job, and that the rewards are often not commensurate with the effort expended. He also notes that guitar heroes often end up being forgotten, and that their legacy is often not as enduring as they would like.

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17. Johnny Guitar by The Runaways

Artist: The Runaways
Album: Live Cleveland 1976
Year: 1976

The song is about a girl who is in love with a guy who plays the guitar. She is willing to do anything for him, even though she knows he is trouble.

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18. My Guitar Lies Bleeding in My Arms by Bon Jovi

Artist: Bon Jovi
Album: These Days
Year: 1995

The song is about a man who is struggling to deal with the death of his girlfriend. He is trying to find comfort in his guitar, but it only reminds him of her.

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19. Guitar Shop by Jeff Beck

Artist: Jeff Beck
Album: Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop
Year: 1989

The song is about a guitar shop that is going out of business. The owner of the shop is trying to sell his guitars and amps. The song is about the guitar shop owner’s desperation to sell his merchandise.

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20. Guitar Man by Bread

Artist: Bread
Album:
Year:

The song is about a guitar player who is down on his luck. He is living on the streets and playing his guitar for money. He is hoping that someone will come along and give him a break.

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21. Electric Guitar by Talking Heads

Artist: Talking Heads
Album: Fear Of Music (Deluxe Version)
Year: 1979

The song is about a relationship that ended suddenly and unexpectedly. The speaker is trying to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. They remember the good times they had together, and how their relationship was once so electric. Now, they feel like they’re living in a world without color, and they just want to get their guitar and play.

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22. Perfectly Good Guitar by John Hiatt

Artist: John Hiatt
Album: Perfectly Good Guitar
Year: 1993

The song is about a man who is trying to sell his guitar. He is having a hard time because no one wants to buy it. He tries to sell it to a pawn shop, but they don’t want it either. He is about to give up when he meets a woman who is interested in buying it.

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23. Anyone Can Play Guitar by Radiohead

Artist: Radiohead
Album: Pablo Honey
Year: 1993

The song is about how anyone can play guitar and be in a band. It’s a very simple song, but it’s also very catchy.

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