If you want to be thrown deeper into the world of late ’80s Americana, we recommend watching the official music video! The perfect chorus that everyone can join in with. Truth be told, though we enjoy Mayer’s acoustic version, the original still stands as our favorite version – a raspy voice, strong backup vocals, upbeat drums, and a simple yet electrifying guitar riff. However, ‘Free Fallin’ was originally written by Tom Petty and released in 1989 on Full Moon Fever. ‘And I’m free, free fallin’ – the younger generation of music lovers might recognize this song from John Mayer’s iconic Live at the Nokia Theatre performance in 2008. However, wanting to increase its appeal for radio, Van Morrison changed the name to ‘Brown Eyed Girl’, and it has since become the successful song he’d imagined. Released in 1967 on Blowin’ Your Mind, the Northern Irishman’s tune was actually first titled ‘Brown Skinned Girl’, as it is about an interracial relationship. Not all campfire songs are released without public scrutiny. If your crush is sitting around the campfire and you don’t know how to make a move, why not sing this love song while offering them the occasional Johnny Cash glance? Serenade your sweetheart with this classic. Play the first few notes of this intro riff and this recognizable song immediately gets a group of people bobbing up and down or seemingly afoot, walking. though the iconic chorus, undoubtedly sung loudly by everyone, brings life’s joys right back to it. When the verses are sung in harmony or split between two different voices, these melancholic themes are suddenly more poignant. Misty mountains, longing, and nostalgia, empty valleys, lost love, landscapes that only exist in memories – John Denver wrote lyrics with universal appeal. You don’t have to call Virginia your ‘mountain mama’ to relate to this song. No doubt one of the most popular songs on our list. Take Me Home Country Roads by John Denver Inspiring surroundings require an inspiring song! 4. All one needs is an acoustic guitar, a little courage, and a voice (even if it’s bad). Released on the British band’s twelfth studio album, Let it Be, this is another legendary song.įilled with hope, sorrow, reconciliation, and ultimately ‘wisdom’, if you’ve suffered a day of hardship on the trail or you know someone sitting around the campfire who’s recently had a tough time, sing this for you, for them, for everyone. If you’re a camp leader or you’re with a group who doesn’t know each other well, this Beatles song is the perfect way to break the ice and foster some group singing.īe prepared for the entire song to last longer than its 7-minute recording, or for strangers from other campsites to start singing ‘Hey Jude’ with you! 3. ‘Na, na, na, na, na, na, naaaa, na, na, na, naaaa, Hey Jude!’ If the rest of the lyrics escape you, these will do just fine! You don’t need to know who John Lennon, Paul Mccartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison are, nor any of the Beatles’ lyrics to participate in this sing-a-long. It’s been said by many in the United States and perhaps even more so overseas, but this popular song by Don McLean may be more recognized as America’s second national anthem! An iconic American anthem! 2. Whether you like it or not, ‘American Pie’ is an absolute classic – simple chords, a slow musical build-up, a story, and an internationally-recognized ‘wagon wheel’ chorus to boot. Best Campfire Guitar Songs: Strum the Night Away!.Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) by Green Day Down on the Corner by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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